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Hubbertville Lions fall to Addison



The Hubbertville Varsity boys fell 5-1 against the Addison bulldogs on Tuesday, Feb. 25.  The Lions defeated Carbon Hill 10-4 on Thursday, Feb. 27. 

On Friday, Feb. 21. the Hubbertville Varsity girls lost 8-4 to Shoals Christian.  In game one of a double header on Saturday, Feb. 22, the Lady Lions fell 7-5 to Vina. In game two, Hubbertville lost 8-5 to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy.

Hub boys crowned NW Region Champs



The Hubbertville Varsity boys were crowned NW Region Champs after defeating the Meek Tigers 69-56 on Monday, Feb. 17. Pictured on the front row, left to right: Atticus Gray, Bryce Afshar, Kane Rushing, Trevor Benton, Tracee Cowan III, Ceth Hollingsworth and Sabashton Harris; back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Adam Brand, Assistant Coach Nathan Tidwell, Logan Cox, Jack Lakey, Skylar Hubbert, Kade Watkins, Cameron Pendley, Blaize Wakefield, Cole Brand, Manager John Asher McMillan and Head Coach Caleb Hynds. The Lions played in the Final Four at the Birmingham BJCC Arena on Monday, Feb.

Hub varsity teams crowned area champs


Hubbertville’s Georgia Grace Gardner (23) shoots for a basket. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

On Monday, Feb. 3, the Hubbertville varsity boys basketball team secured a victory against Lynn in the Area Tournament Semifinals with a score of 63-36. The Lions narrowly defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday,  Feb. 4, with a score of 68-67. On Saturday, Feb. 8 the varsity boys was crowned area champions after defeating the Addison Bulldogs 82-47.

Tigers compete in area tournament



Fayette County's Will Jackson (4) rushes down the court.

The Fayette varsity girls competed in an area tournament at Hamilton on Wednesday, Feb. 5, defeating Haleyville, 49-39.

On Feb. 5, The Fayette County varsity boys were victorious in an area tournament against Haleyville, 48-43. However, on Saturday, Feb. 8, the Tigers faced a narrow defeat against Fultondale, losing 46- 45.

Hub girls win big over South Lamar

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity girls team triumphed over Phillips with a score of 63-38. Lady Lions continued their winning streak on Jan. 28, defeating South Lamar 61-34.

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity boys team secured a win against Phillips with a score of 82- 61. The Lions faced a tough challenge against South Lamar and fell short with a score of 71-57 on Jan. 28.