Rewinding Wednesday’s AHSAA regional basketball scores, highlights (2024)

The AHSAA regional basketball tournaments kick into full gear today.

After an abbreviated schedule at one regional on Tuesday, games will be played today at all four sites -- Hanceville, Jacksonville State, Montgomery and Birmingham.

Both Hoover teams will be in action in the Northwest Regional in Hanceville as they begin their quests to repeat as state champs. The girls take on James Clemens at noon, while the boys battle Austin at 1:30 p.m. in what could be one of the day’s most intriguing games.

Check back throughout the day for final scores.

Some of Wednesday’s highlights:

BOYS

CLASS 7A

Baker 67, JAG 49: The sixth-ranked Hornets outscored JAG 30-14 in the third quarter to take control of their South Regional semifinal game. Junior Derrick Florence led the way with 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting from the field. He was 7-of-10 from the free throw line. He also had 15 rebounds. Desmond Williams and Lovalle Nelson each scored 10. Baker shot 51 percent from the field (23-of-45) compared to just 26 percent (17-of-65) for the Jaguars. JAG was just 4-of-24 from 3-point range (17 percent). Baker was 6-of-19 (32 percent).

Enterprise 60, Mary G. Montgomery 49: Eric Winters had 13 points and 3 steals as Enterprise ousted MGM in Montgomery. The Wildcats will play Baker for the regional championship next week. MGM’s DJ Broughton led all scorers with 20 points.

CLASS 1A

McIntosh 67, Southern Choctaw 35: Senior forward Brittney Reed had 34 points (14-of-21 FG) and 16 rebounds (11 offensive) as the Deacons rolled. McIntosh scored 50 points in the paint and had a 28-11 advantage in second-chance points. They won the rebounding battle 43-21.

GIRLS

CLASS 7A

Prattville 76, Alma Bryant 30: The Lions outscored the Hurricanes 26-8 in the first quarter and rolled to a win in the South Regional. Prattville had a 41-0 edge in points off turnovers and a 24-6 edge in second-chance points. The Lions forced 26 turnovers and had 16 steals. Jayla West-Young had 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead the way. Keleigh Mullens and U’Llriah Lewis each scored 17 for Prattville (22-5) and Jaina Misigah scored 15. Mari-Margaret Grayson led Alma Bryant (19-11) with 10 points. Her and twin sister Madi-Marie Grayson shot just 4-of-25 from the field in the game.

Foley 64, Central-Phenix City 57: Amiyah Carvin scored 26 points as Foley held off Central-Phenix City in the Central Regional. Carvin went 9-of-15 from the field, including 5-of-8 from 3-point range. She also had 5 assists. Kei Knight added 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting. She had 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Central was just 3-of-16 from 3-point range (18.8 percent).

Auburn 63, Daphne 57: Syriah Daniels scored 30 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists as Auburn advanced to the South Regional final. The Tigers outscored the Trojans 18-6 in the third quarter to take command. La’Merrica Johnson scored 18 for Daphne.

Enterprise 47, Davidson 37: Sara Amos finished with 21 points and 23 rebounds as Enterprise knocked off Davidson. Amos was 8-of-14 from the field and 5-of-10 from the foul line. Jenice Adjessom led Davidson with 20 points and 5 steals.

CLASS 1A

Spring Garden 74, Appalachian 25: Alabama commit and Miss Basketball candidate Ace Austin scored 21 points and chipped in 8 steals, 6 rebounds and 6 assists as the top-ranked Panthers rolled into the Northeast Regional semifinals. Austin led four Spring Garden players in double figures. The Panthers led 28-10 after one quarter and outscored Appalachian 20-1 in the second quarter.

Here is Wednesday’s full schedule:

NORTHEAST REGIONAL

at Jacksonville State

9 a.m., 1A girls semifinal, Spring Garden 74, Appalachian 25

10:30 a.m., 1A boys semifinal, Spring Garden 60, Appalachian 30

Noon, 1A girls semifinal, Skyline 44, Winterboro 39

1:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, Skyline 59, Faith Christian 32

NORTHWEST REGIONAL

at Wallace State Hanceville

9 a.m., 7A girls semifinal, Bob Jones 40, Vestavia Hills 37

10:30 a.m., 7A boys semifinal, Thompson 63, James Clemens 43

Noon, 7A girls semifinal, Hoover 58, James Clemens 46

1:30 p.m., 7A boys semifinal, Hoover 65, Austin 49

3 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Meek 50, Belgreen 39

4:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, Shoals Christian 68, Lynn 51

6 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Marion County 63, Shoals Christian 56

7:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, Covenant Christian 66, Marion County 57

CENTRAL REGIONAL

at Bill Harris Arena, Birmingham

9 a.m., 7A girls semifinal, Foley 64, Central-Phenix City 57

10:30 a.m., 7A boys semifinal, Central-Phenix City 83, Fairhope 63

Noon, 7A girls semifinal, Auburn 63, Daphne 57

1:30 p.m., 7A boys semifinal, Auburn 69, Daphne 60

3 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Keith 68, Autaugaville 52

4:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, Calhoun 48, Keith 44

6 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Calhoun 45, Billingsley 34

7:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, South Lamar 69, R.C. Hatch 51

SOUTH REGIONAL

at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery

9 a.m., 7A girls semifinal, Prattville 76, Alma Bryant 30

10:30 a.m., 7A boys semifinal, Baker 67, JAG 49

Noon, 7A girls semifinal, Enterprise 47, Davidson 37

1:30 p.m., 7A boys semifinal, Enterprise 60, Mary G. Montgomery 49

3 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Elba 41, Georgiana 37

4:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, Georgiana 81, Florala 55

6 p.m., 1A girls semifinal, Leroy 44, Marengo 19

7:30 p.m., 1A boys semifinal, McIntosh 67, Southern Choctaw 35