Vincent tops Fultondale to reach championship game
FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Vincent High School boys’ basketball team defeated Fultondale 78-47 in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A, Area 10 tournament semifinals Feb. 11 on its home floor to clinch a spot in the tournament championship game.
The Yellow Jackets (22-6) will host Holy Family Catholic School in the Class 2A, Area 10 tournament championship game Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Vincent split two regular season meetings with Holy Family as each team won on the opponent’s home court.
Anterio Rogers led Vincent with a game-high 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the floor, including a 6-of-7 performance from beyond the arc. Rogers also finished with four rebounds, four steals and three assists.
Keyon Wallace added 19 points and 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double. Wallace also had three steals and a blocked shot. Ben McKinney chipped in eight points, three rebounds and a blocked shot.
Bruce Hamilton flirted with a triple-double as he finished with seven points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals.
The Yellow Jackets utilized their pressure defense to build a 39-14 lead heading into the locker room at halftime. Vincent pushed its lead to 61-25 by the end of the third quarter and coasted to victory.
Vincent advances to area tournament championship game
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Vincent High School girls’ basketball team defeated Holy Family Catholic School 30-26 in the Alabama High... read more