From staff reports
MONTGOMERY — The Hewitt-Trussville boys’ and girls’ basketball teams improved to 2-0 with wins at Park Crossing in Montgomery, Tuesday, November 8.
The Husky boys needed overtime to defeat the Thunderbirds, 56-50. Hewitt was led by senior guard Legion Gaston who finished the contest with 21, including draining nine of 11 free throws.
Gaston hit two clutch free throws to give the Huskies a three-point advantage late in the fourth quarter. However, Park Crossings sank a three-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. Led by senior Karnell Smith with five points in overtime, the Huskies outscored the Thunderbirds 9-3 to secure the six-point victory.
The Huskies will travel to Decatur and face Austin High School on Tuesday, November 15.
Earlier in the evening, the Hewitt-Trussville girls dominated the fourth quarter en route to a 21-point lead over the Thunderbirds, 55-34. The Huskies led by one point, 7-6, at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 22-15 at halftime.
At the end of the three, the Hewitt lead was still in single digits as they led Park Crossing by nine. In the fourth, the Huskies outscored the Thunderbirds 18-4, putting the game out of reach for Park Crossing.
Junior Jordan Hunter finished with 14 points, hitting seven shots from the field. Hunter was also active on defense with four steals on the night. Mia Ada also had a great night with 11 points, six steals, and four rebounds.
The Hewitt-Trussville girls suffered their first defeat in the 2022-23 season, losing to Hazel Green, 60-35, in a neutral site game played at Mortimer-Jordan High School on Saturday, November 12.
The Huskies will also face Austin High School in Decatur on Tuesday, November 15.
OTHER AREA BASKETBALL SCORES
BOYS BASKETBALL
Clay Chalkville (2-0)
Tuesday, November 8: Clay Chalkville 62, Pell City 47
Thursday, November 10: Clay Chalkville 51, Fultondale 17
Center Point (1-0)
Thursday, November 10: Center Point 62, Minor 56
Pinson Valley (2-0)
Tournament, November 5
Pinson Valley 85, Wenonah 71
The win gives Pinson Valley head coach Darrell Barber his 300th career victory.
Pinson Valley 86, Charles Henderson 62
Shades Valley
Tuesday, November 8: Shades Valley 48, Huffman 47
Friday, November 11: Shades Valley 63, Carver 48
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Clay-Chalkville (1-0)
Wednesday, November 9: Clay-Chalkville 40, Pell City 38
Center Point (0-1)
Thursday, November 10: Center Point 16, Minor 57
Pinson Valley (0-2)
Monday, November 7: Pinson Valley 15, Homewood 46
Sunday, November 13: Pinson Valley 47, Central Tuscaloosa 53
Shades Valley (2-0)
Saturday, November 12: Shades Valley 55, Carver 3
Tuesday, November 8: Shades Valley 38, Huffman 32
Moody (0-1)
Saturday, November 12: Moody 38, West Limestone 43
