In an exhilarating game at the Legacy Arena, the T.R. Miller girls basketball team clinched a hard-earned victory against Anniston in the Class 4A AHSAA basketball semifinals, with a final score of 33-27. This win advances T.R. Miller to the girls Class 4A state championship game, where they are scheduled to compete against Good Hope on Friday at 4 p.m. at Legacy Arena.
The game commenced at a slow pace, with minimal scoring action in the first half. Anniston maintained a 13-6 lead as both teams entered the halftime break. The Lady Bulldogs achieved a 19% shooting accuracy from the field, making 4 out of 21 attempts, while the Lady Tigers had a 23.1% shooting rate, going 3 for 13 from the field.
It was not until the third quarter that T.R. Miller managed to narrow the gap, with consecutive three-pointers by Meg Fountain and Bethany Simmons, bringing the score to 19-16 in favor of Anniston. The Lady Tigers then seized their first lead of the game at the 6:33 mark in the fourth quarter, following a 3-pointer by Bethany Simmons, putting them ahead at 20-19.
In the closing moments of the game, Anniston came within three points, but T.R. Miller maintained their position, outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 17-9 in the fourth quarter and securing the well-deserved victory.
Key players for T.R. Miller included Serenti Mitchell, who scored a game-high eight points, and Meg Fountain, who contributed seven points along with three steals, three assists, and three rebounds. For Anniston, Jada Formby led with six points, six steals, two assists, and two rebounds.
The victory was a testament to the determination and resilience of the T.R. Miller Lady Tigers, and it sets the stage for an eagerly anticipated championship game against Good Hope.
In other news, the AHSAA regional round schedule and scores for the Alabama high school basketball playoffs are available for those following the action. Meanwhile, the heartwarming story of how the Southside girls basketball team and the community have rallied around Brett Yancey during her cancer battle continues to inspire and uplift.
This article was authored by Anna Snyder, who reports on high school sports and University of Alabama softball and football recruiting for The Tuscaloosa News. For more updates and insights, you can contact her at [email protected]. Additionally, follow her on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @annaesnyder2.