#TerryTalks: AHSAA Class 6A Championship Game Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The class 6A Championship game is set, and here is a dive into Pinson vs Paul Bryant. The story behind this game is this: Pinson has already between Paul Bryant twice in the regular season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Pinson</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2634004,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Austin-Coner-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Austin-Coner-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2634004" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Pinson Valley Hoops Pinson Valley Hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398735' first='Austin' last='Coner']</strong> (6'0/PG/'25/Pinson Valley HS)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: acwoo2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @IAMWOO2x</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">If Pinson is going to win the blue map, look no further than Austin 'Woo' Coner, who will be the primary reason why they do. He is one of the craftiest point guards in the state and has been leading the Indians this year. He has a high PG IQ and will be tough to contain.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638168,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Quay-Lynch-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/PH-Quay-Lynch-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2638168" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958557' first='Quay' last='Lynch']&nbsp;</strong>(5'8/CG/'26/Pinson Valley HS)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Rockout__quay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Quay_Lynch2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Quay is the Indian's second scoring option, and he can get hot at any moment and fill up the stat sheet. He is one of the best in the state from behind the arc, and if he gets going, he can change the course of the game with his shooting alone.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2438780,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Jalen-Pritchett-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/PH-Jalen-Pritchett-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2438780" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314479' first='Jalen' last='Pritchett']</strong> (5'11/PG/'26/Pinson Valley) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: jalenpritchett3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Look for Jalen to cause a lot of problems with his aggressive on-ball defensive pressure. He loves to play defense, and if he looked at the semi-final game Paul Bryant played, he can't wait to get after their guards as they looked very shaky at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421561' first='Jamarcus' last='Thomas']</strong> (6'3/SF/'25/Pinson Valley) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: 1k.jamarcus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Jamaricus1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jamarcus is a physical specimen who brings toughness to the floor. If he can stay out of foul trouble, look for Jamarcus to be an interior presence who contributes at a high rate on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Barber wants his team to play fast, smart, and together. They did a really good job at doing this in the semi-final match-up against McGill-Toolen. He believes if they can continue that level of play they can capture the blue map.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>Paul Bryant</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2794373,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-King-Larkin-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-King-Larkin-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2794373" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Average Joe Sports / Deedra Pike, Average Joe Sports / Deedra Pike</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456499' first='King' last='Larkin']&nbsp;</strong>(6'5/F/'25/Paul Bryant)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Iamkinglarkin5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Iamkinglarkin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">King is a ferocious rebounder and a dominant offensive player who tries to make an impact on every possession. He is a multi-level scorer and showed a variety of scoring tools in the semi-final game. His physical play will be needed, especially if he gets matched up against Jamarcus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2795885' first='Javian' last='Williams']&nbsp;</strong>(5'7/PG/'25/Paul Bryant)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: ISO._jayyy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @jay_williams11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Javian brings steady leadership to the young group that the Stampede puts on the floor. He is a two-way impact player who is tenacious on the defensive end of the floor and is the third-leading scorer on the team. He had some key moments in the semi-finals that helped propel his squad into the championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Josh Williams&nbsp;</strong>(6'0/CG/'26/Paul Bryant)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: josh.the.martian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Josh has been the most consistent player all year for the young Stampede. He's a blue-collar caliber player who usually guards the other team's best player. He also brings energy on the glass, as he is a really good rebounding guard. Both areas will be highly needed against the guard play of Pinson, and look for him to be matched up against Woo Coner often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2794377,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Tyjavian-Byrd-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/PH-Tyjavian-Byrd-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2794377" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Average Joe Sports / Deedra Pike, Average Joe Sports / Deedra Pike</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2463394' first='Tyjavian' last='Byrd'] </strong>(6'8/G|F|C/'27/Paul W. Bryant)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Tj.splaxxs0 / Stampedenationn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Tjfor3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ty'Javian is an exceptional talent because of his athleticism. He can guard the 1-5, and with his length, he is a really good shot blocker and shot-alterer. He has budding versatility with his ability to score from behind the arc as well as score over the top of opponents inside the arc. He could be the key to Paul Bryant winning it all because Pinson has no one who can truly match up against him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Despite being a young team in terms of experience, the Stampede showed that they could come together and win a close one on the biggest stage of the year. Look for the Stampede to center their effort and energy on the defensive end of the floor, where they look to apply aggressive on-ball defense, limit points in the paint, and make opponents work for every point. Offensively, the Stampede would like to play in the half-court, where they can pound the ball on the inside.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Coach Peck-Love believes that his young team can capture the blue map if they can make stops on the defensive end of the floor, while not letting non-impact players have an impact on the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Class 6A Championship Game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:15pm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->