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Hub girls win big over South Lamar

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity girls team triumphed over Phillips with a score of 63-38. Lady Lions continued their winning streak on Jan. 28, defeating South Lamar 61-34.

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity boys team secured a win against Phillips with a score of 82- 61. The Lions faced a tough challenge against South Lamar and fell short with a score of 71-57 on Jan. 28.

Lady Wildcats finish regular season play with win over Pickens County


Berry's Maggie Mauldin (14) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity girls basketball team lost 61-36 to Hubbertville on Jan. 24, and lost to Brilliant, 53-38, on Jan. 25.

On Jan. 27, the Lady Wildcats defeated Sumiton Christian 63-24, but lost again to Brilliant 72-41 on Jan. 28. In their final regular-season game on Jan. 30, the girls finished with a 58- 32 win over Pickens Academy.

The Berry varsity boys basketball team lost to Sumiton Christian 90-86 on Jan. 27, but bounced back with a 64-34 victory over Brilliant on Jan. 28. The boys closed out their regular season with a 54-18 win over Pickens Academy on Jan. 30.

Berry boys win against Brilliant 66-32


Berry’s Jordan Jackson (23) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity boys team lost to Hubbertville on Monday, Jan. 20, by a score of 67- 50. The Wildcats fell to Lamar County 64-60 on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Wildcats fell to Hubbertville, 65-54. Berry secured a 66-32 win against Brilliant on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Milestone win for Coach Hynds


Coach Caleb Hynds | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

Hubbertville basketball coach Caleb Hynds recorded his 200th basketball coaching win last week when the Hubbertville Varsity Lady Lions defeated Vernon. Hynds took over the position of coach at Hubbertville in 2021 from Lamar Harris.

Hub varsity boys beat Berry 65-54


Hubbertville’s Kane Rushing (14) goes for a basket. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity boys basketball team had sa string of wins last week. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a final score of 88- 70.

The Lions triumphed over Lamar County, 77-56 on Wednesday, Jan. 22. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Lions defeated Berry 65-54.

Lady Lions beat Sumiton Christian


Hubbertville’s Ella Kate Curington (11) makes her way down the court. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville Lady Lions won big last week in all three of their games. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, by a score of 67-24.

The Lady Lions defeated Lamar County, 39-28 on Jan. 22 and on Jan. 24 defeated Berry 62-36

FCHS basketball teams sweep games



Fayette County High School senior basketball players were honored on Monday, Jan. 13. From left to right on the front row: Eli Martinez, Ahmaad Nalls, Elsie Smyth, Abby Porter, Will Jackson and Luke Anderson; back row from left to right: Tucker Whitley, Keyshaun Hughes, Isaiah Estep and Tre Davis. | Contributed photo

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Fayette County varsity boys basketball team won against South Lamar 62-57.  The Tigers defeated Hamilton 73-68 on Friday, Jan. 17.

The Fayette County varsity girls basketball team won against South Lamar 68-33 on Monday.