Hubbertville basketball

The Hubbertville Lions are headed to the state championship game after overcoming an early deficit and finishing strong to defeat the defending champions of R.C. Hatch Bobcats, 71-60, in the Class 1A semifinals Monday, March 2 at Legacy Arena. The final score does not fully reflect how competitive the game was from start to finish.

The Hubbertville varsity boys are playing their best basketball at exactly the right time. With postseason stakes on the line, the Lions delivered two commanding performances last week, defeating Hackleburg 75-52 on Feb. 14 before rolling past Meek 75-46 on Feb. 17. The victories continue what has been an impressive season for Hubbertville and send the Lions deeper into playoff competition with plenty of momentum.

The Lady Lions picked up two wins in recent action. Hubbertville defeated Pickens County 50-23 on Feb. 2, powered by Addison Tucker’s 15 points and 13 rebounds. Georgia Gardner scored nine points, while Karlee Pollard, Mylie Kate Hubbert and Jenna Kay Hollis added seven points each. Kadence Cox contributed six.

The Hubbertville varsity girls’ team fell to Winfield, 47-42, on Dec. 17. Two days later, the Lady Lions lost to Brilliant, 50-46.

The Hubbertville varsity boys’ team lost to Winfield, 67-59, on Dec. 17.  The Lions bounced back on Dec. 19 with a 64-38 victory over Brilliant. 

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Hubbertville Varsity Boys Basketball team won their NAC Tournament game against Marion County High School by a score of 72- 61. The team was recently recognized as NAC Tournament Champions.

Front row from left to right: Cole Brand, Trevor Benton, Ceth Hollingsworth, Tracee Cowan, Kane Rushing and Sabaston Harris; back row from left to right: Coach Caleb Hynds, Cameron Pendley, Logan Cox, Atticus Gray, Skylar Benton, Blaize Wakefield, Jack Lakey, Coach Adam Brand, Kade Watkins, Bryce Afshar and Coach Nathan Tidwell.