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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...

Several boys and girls basketball teams were in play on Tuesday night. The Hewitt-Trussville girls claimed their first Class 7A, Area 6 win on Tuesday night in Hoover. The second-ranked Huskies (18-2, 1-1) bounced back after a 6-point first frame with 16 points in the second and eventually pulled away with a 49-39 victory over No. 6-ranked Spain Park. Senior Amiya Payne led the way with 20 points to go with 11 from Audreonia Benson and 10 from Jordan Hunter on the road. Hewitt-Trussville is bac...

By Erik Harris, sports editor High school basketball was in full swing across The Tribune coverage area on Thursday night. See boys and girls recaps below. The Springville boys remained unbeaten on Thursday night with a 55-34 road victory over Locust Fork. The Tigers opened with a 7-0 run and later finished 5-for-9 from beyond the arc on their way to an 11 th consecutive win. Junior guard Gavin Gooch led all scorers with 16 points thanks to a 6-for-7 night from the field. Ben Bianchi chipped in...

By Erik Harris, sports editor Three local schools hit the road on Thursday night in regular season basketball play. See a game-by-game recap below. (Boys) Clay-Chalkville 50, Chelsea 35 Isiah Daniel led the Clay-Chalkville boys on the road Thursday night, pouring in 21 points in a 15-point victory at Chelsea. Donovan Shangase chipped in with 13 points and seven assists for the Cougars, as they improved to 3-2 on the year. (Girls) Chelsea 38, Clay-Chalkville 34 The Clay-Chalkville girls dropped ...