Tharptown, Phil Campbell pick up area wins
Tharptown led Sheffield 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, but the Wildcats were outscored in the second and third quarters and found themselves trailing 34-32 going into the final period of play. Tharptown outscored Sheffield in the fourth quarter to take the area win.
Dylan Valdez led the Wildcats with 13 points, followed by Malachi Minor and Jackson Clement with 12 points each. Dawson Higgins added five points, Edwin Vela three points, Conner Vincent three points and Dylan Dolley two points.
Phil Campbell 46, Colbert Heights 44
The Phil Campbell Bobcats came from behind to beat the Colbert Heights Wildcats to win an area contest 46-44.
After taking an early 8-5 lead in the first quarter, Colbert Heights outscored the Bobcats in the second quarter to tie the game at halftime, 18-18, and again in the third quarter to take a 32-29 lead. Phil Campbell battled back in the fourth, outscoring the Wildcats 17-12 to win the game.
Hayden Wingo led the Bobcats with 14 points, followed by Austin Elliott with 12 points. Gage Baker added nine points, Hagen Raper six points, Madden Welch two points, Logan Cooper two points and Cale Faust one point.
Colbert County 59, Phil Campbell 35
After a close first quarter where Phil Campbell enjoyed an 11-8 lead, Colbert County outscored the Bobcats, 40-24, picking up an area win.
Austin Elliott led Phil Campbell with 17 points, followed by Gage Baker with 10 points. Hayden Wingo added five points and Madden Welch three points.
