By Erik Harris, sports editor
PINSON — Pinson Valley senior Joshua Williams on Monday was named the Birmingham Area Athlete of the Week. The honor is presented weekly by AHSAA Radio Network.
Williams, a starter in the Indians’ backcourt, played a major role for head coach Darrell Barber as the team notched wins over Gardendale, Center Point and Greenville last week. The 6-foot-3 senior poured in 25 points and dished out four assists on Saturday in a 73-41 victory over Greenville.
He also provided 10 points on Friday in a 75-55 road win over Center Point, and went for 18 points in an 81-57 area win on Tuesday at Gardendale.
Pinson Valley (13-2, 3-0) checked in at No. 2 in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A poll. The Tribe hopes to stay hot on Monday against No. 3 Shades Valley in the MLK Roundball Classic at Fairfield.
Hewitt-Trussville senior Amiya Payne accepted the group’s Female Athlete of the Week award back in December.