Several high school basketball area tournament finals were contested, with teams securing their next round of postseason play. The Lady Hornets dropped the area final, with other teams claiming victories and advancing to the next stage. Clay-Chalkville, Hewitt-Trussville, and Hoover emerged as winners in the area tournaments for both boys and girls teams.

By the Numbers
  • Clay-Chalkville's Kamoriah Gaines led with 22 points, Brooklyn Phillips scored 19, and Kimora Brewster added 12
  • Hewitt-Trussville's 46-40 victory secured their second consecutive area tournament title
  • Hoover's Khloe Ford scored 15 points, Ariana Peagler scored 14, and Aaliyah Blanchard added 11 points
  • Victor Odiari led Clay-Chalkville with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Mountain Brook's Ty Davis posted 24 points, eight assists, and five rebounds
State of Play
  • Clay-Chalkville, Hewitt-Trussville, and Hoover emerged as winners in the area tournaments for both boys and girls teams
  • Teams are now set to advance to the next rounds of postseason play
What's Next

Following the area tournament finals, the winning teams will proceed to the sub-regional round as part of their journey through the postseason, aiming to continue their success.