By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor PINSON – During the summer, the Pinson Valley Indians basketball team lost one of their own. Team captain, honor student, top 25 basketball player in the nation, top two in the state of Alabama, and a heart that was unmatched, Caleb White collapsed during a workout on August 10, 2023,
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By Erik Harris, sports editor
PINSON After splitting a two-game regular season series, the Pinson Valley and Clay-Chalkville boys settled the tie on Friday night in the Class 6A, Area 12 tournament finals.
In a battle of top 10 teams, the sixth-ranked Cougars (19-4) traveled into Mike Dutton Gymnasium and escaped with a hard-fought victory to secure the area championship and lock up home-court advantage next Tuesday in their playoff opener.
Senior Isaiah Daniel ripped the game-winning trey, his defense held twice on the other end and Clay-Chalkville claimed the league title by a final of 53-50.
Daniel, who was named to the all-tournament team following the contest, pulled up from the right wing to break a 50-50 deadlock with 17 seconds remaining.
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.