Antoine Davis, the son of former Fayette County High School and University of Alabama basketball player Mike Davis, is within 64 points of surpassing an “unbreakable record,” the all-time NCAA basketball scoring record set by “Pistol” Pete Maravich.
Hubbertville’s Nevaeh Hoobler (1) makes a shot over an Addison defender.
The Hubbertville Lady Lions’ basketball team completed its season last week by losing to Addison 57-36 in the sub-regional portion of the Class 1A playoffs.
Antoine Davis, the son of former Fayette County High School and University of Alabama basketball player Mike Davis, is within striking distance of surpassing an “unbreakable record,” the all-time NCAA basketball scoring record set by “Pistol” Pete Maravich.
Kylee Dunn (15) is shown shooting for Hubbertville.
Basketball season has concluded for most of the county’s high school teams this season, but the Lady Lions finished second in its area tournament and will advance to the sub-regionals to play Addison on the road. The Hubbertville girls opened the tournament by defeating Brilliant 40-38.
Ella Kate Curington (11) is shown making a basket for the Lady Lions.
The Hubbertville Lady Lions continued its hot streak by defeating Vina 58-53. Kylee Dunn led Hubbertville with 19 points, followed by Georgia Gardner, who scored 15 points and made three-three-point baskets.
Fayette’s Jake Rickman (12) is shown guarding Hubbertville’s Blaize Wakefield (15) as he drives for the basket.
The Fayette Tigers boys’ team defeated Hubbertville on Jan. 27 by the score of 65-47. Leading the Tigers in scoring was Isaiah Estep with 19 points, followed by Tucker Whitley and Jake Rickman with 10 points each. Taylor Kelly scored seven points, Will Jackson added six points, and Charles Grant, Barrett McIntyre and Grant Boyer each scored three points. Christian Burnett and Landon Kimbrell rounded out the scoring for Fayette with two points each.
In a game played last week, Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis became the college all-time leader in made three-pont attempts after he sank his 510th career three-point shot. He finished the game with 513 total career three-pointers.
Hubbertville’s girls basketball team helped turn its season around by winning three of its four games last week. The Lady Lions started the week by defeating Lynn 50-37.
Isaiah Estep (3) is shown taking the ball to the basket for Fayette's boys against Oakman.
The Fayette Lady Tigers defeated Oakman and Northside each for the second time this season in games played last week. On Jan. 5, the Lady Tigers defeated Oakman by the score of 41-20.