#TerryTalks: Saturday’s Sub-Regional Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Saturday featured high-stakes matchups across the state as teams battled to survive and advance to the Sweet 16. One of the most anticipated games had Jasper visiting the #4-ranked Pinson Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quarter 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jasper came out firing on all cylinders, immediately putting pressure on the host Indians. Their game plan was clear: establish their interior force, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2294845' first='Miller' last='Moody']</strong> (6'9/PF/'25/Jasper HS), a Montevallo signee known for his dominance in the paint. With his size, nimble footwork, and soft touch around the rim, Moody faced double and triple teams all night but still managed to set the tone early with 9 first-quarter points. Jasper complemented their inside presence with hot shooting from beyond the arc, knocking down four three-pointers in the opening quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Pinson, however, leaned on their dynamic backcourt star, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398735' first='Austin' last='Coner']</strong> (6'3/PG/'25/Pinson Valley HS), who kept the game within reach with 6 points in the first quarter. Coner's ability to score off the bounce and apply relentless pressure on the rim made him a constant threat. Despite Jasper's strong start, they led just 21-13 after the first quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quarter 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The second quarter turned chippy as the referees' whistles slowed the game's pace. Jasper's offense cooled off, struggling to find rhythm, while Pinson capitalized by keeping the ball in Coner's hands. He created his own shots and facilitated for his teammates, gradually shifting momentum in Pinson's favor. By halftime, Jasper clung to a narrow 29-28 lead, with Moody contributing 11 points in the half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quarter 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The third quarter saw Jasper's freshman sharpshooter, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194997' first='Keegan' last='Keeton']</strong> (5'10/CG/'28/Jasper), catch fire from deep. Recognized as one of the nation's top three-point shooters, Keeton drained three triples, helping Jasper create some breathing room. Pinson, meanwhile, struggled offensively, managing only 7 points in the quarter, and Jasper led 41-35 heading into the fourth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Quarter 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">In the final quarter, both teams leaned on their stars. Moody dominated once again, pouring in 12 points to keep Jasper in control. However, it was Coner who stole the spotlight—literally. With less than 10 seconds remaining, Coner nabbed a crucial steal and converted an ‘And-1' with just 3 seconds left, giving Pinson their first lead of the game. His clutch play secured a dramatic 57-56 win for Pinson Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Final Stats:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pinson Valley:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1398735' first='Austin' last='Coner'] – 31 pts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <li class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Jasper:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2294845' first='Miller' last='Moody'] – 23 pts, [player_tooltip player_id='2194997' first='Keegan' last='Keeton'] – 13 pts</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Other Notable Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Huffman Keeps Rolling</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">#1 Huffman punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 with a 62-53 win over #10 Minor. The Vikings were led by <strong>Ke'von Walker </strong>(6'6/PF|C/'25/Huffman), a versatile inside-out threat showcasing his ability to score from all levels. Walker's evolving all-around game was complemented by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1398555' first='Peyton' last='Wiggins']</strong> (6'2/PG/Huffman HS), the team's vocal leader and a top guard prospect in his class. Walker finished with 24 points, while Wiggins added 22 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Clay-Chalkville Escapes Cullman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Clay-Chalkville narrowly edged Cullman 50-49 to advance to the Sweet 16. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2194893' first='Demar' last='Hinton']</strong> (6'0/SF/'27/Clay-Chalkville) led the Cougars with 16 points, including 12 from beyond the arc. Hinton's consistent production has been crucial for the Cougars down the stretch. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1342754' first='Devon' last='McKinnon']</strong> (6'5/Wing/'25/Clay-Chalkville) added 13 points, also hitting four three-pointers. Their combined efforts helped Clay survive a hostile environment and secure the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->