Carson Dillashaw News Today

By Erik Harris, sports editor Several local basketball teams have punched playoff tickets this week as area tournaments have begun across the state. Per AHSAA rules, area champions and runner-ups advance into sub-regional play next week, creating a must-win scenario in the area semifinals. The Clay-Chalkville girls passed their test on Monday, advancing into the Class 6A, Area 12 tournament finals with a 56-29 win over 3-seed Pinson Valley. That win puts the Cougars (13-6) on the road Thursday...

High school basketball action is in full swing. Check below for game-by-game recaps involving local squads. The Moody boys on Monday completed the season sweep of St. Clair County with a 50-29 victory, which follows a 49-47 decision over the Saints last Friday night. On Monday in Class 5A, Area 11 play, Blue Devil guard Davion Dovier delivered a team-high 11 points followed by forward Carson Dillashaw with nine. Moody notched a non-area win on Tuesday, blowing by Pell City 75-58. Senior Peyton ...