Noel Freeman had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds and Amelia Meador and Elizabeth Meador had 8 and 7 points, respectively, as UMS-Wright hit foul shots late in the game to secure a 43-37 win over T.R. Miller in Class 4A subregional action at Mitchell Gymnasium on Monday night.

Freeman, who had missed several games due to injury, was a welcome presence for the Bulldogs (26-5), who head to the South Regionals, which begin on Wednesday.

“Noel was tremendous for us tonight,” said UMS-Wright head coach Terry Canova. “She’s a big-time player. There was a stretch of seven games when we played without her. In hindsight, it may have been a blessing because we were still able to win games. Now that’s she’s back, it makes us even better players.”

Ty’Keria Wright had 16 points, including four 3-pointers, for T. R Miller. The Tigers’ season ends at 18-4.

UMS-Wright led 16-7 at the end of the first period, but the Tigers came back and outscored the Bulldogs 17-6 to take a 24-22 halftime edge. T.R. Miller remained in the lead until the Freeman nailed the second of two free throws and got a basket to put UMS-Wright back in the lead for good.

The Tigers battled back in the fourth period and pulled to within 39-36, but they were forced to foul. Amelia Meador and Freeman each nailed a pair of free throws in the waning seconds.

“We don’t shoot too many (free throws), but we sure made some when we needed them,” said Canova. “In every game, basketball is a game of runs, and for the most important thing was stopping those runs and not letting the game get out of hand. It was just a tremendous team effort (defensively).”

– Arthur L Mack

In other girls’ subregional play on Monday:

CLASS 6A

Mortimer Jordan 52, Hartselle 36: After losing their area final to Clay-Chalkville at home last week, the Mortimer Jordan girls were determined to not let that happen in Monday’s subregional at Hartselle.

The second-ranked Blue Devils opened the game with a 9-0 run and never trailed in their win over the host Tigers. Mortimer Jordan (22-7) advances to play Friday in the Northwest regional at Wallace State in Hanceville.

“The intensity starting the game,” Blue Devils coach Kelly Robinson said of the difference in this outing. “And starting second half we came out with intensity as well and stretched the in lead third quarter to help us close it.”

Jaylen Pleasant, a senior point guard, had 18 points with two 3-pointers and two rebounds.

“We’ve just been working hard this week to get it done to get to regional at Wallace,” Pleasant said.

Senior shooting guard Sarah Kanaday had 10 points with two 3-pointers and 5 rebounds. “Teamwork,” she said. “It’s a team sport. You have to share the ball.”

Senior forward Haley Russell had 12 rebounds, 6 points, 2 assists and 2 blocked shots. “Just hustled,” Russell said. “Everyone has a role. My role’s rebounds.”

Sophomore Kendra Davis added 9 points at crucial times while Keyarra Scottland had 6. The Blue Devils led 29-20 at halftime and 41-27 after three quarters.

Hannah Burks had 13 points and senior Emma Roden had 11 as Hartselle finished at 21-8. The Tigers, who lost at home to Mortimer Jordan 54-49 on Nov. 15, started four sophomores.

“We’re still relatively young. I’m proud of the way we fought and competed though,” Hartselle coach Amber Deline said. “Give credit to (Mortimer Jordan). They’re a good team, been solid all year. Their pressure hurt us. We didn’t do a good job handling the ball, and offensive rebounds as well.”

– Skip Vaughn

Hazel Green 66, Athens 10: The top-ranked Trojans rolled into the Northwest Regional semifinals against Mortimer Jordan with the win on at home Monday. Hazel Green improved to 32-1 on the season.

Leah Brooks led the winners with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Jaden Toney, Amiya Redus and Brett Douglas scored 8 points each for Hazel Green.

Jordan Bailey led Athens with 4 points.

Hazel Green and Mortimer Jordan will play on Friday at Wallace State-Hanceville.

CLASS 5A

Williamson 43, LeFlore 34: The Lions advanced to the South Regional with the win on Monday.

Ta’Myla Allen led the winners with 17 points. ShaDonya Johnson added 10 for Williamson.

Saije Taylor scored 18 points to lead LeFlore.

CLASS 4A

Priceville 79, Hamilton 58: The Bulldogs jumped to a 22-14 first-quarter lead and pulled to a 43-28 advantage at the half in subregional play at Priceville.

Senior Lauren Hames went over the 1,000-point mark for her career for Priceville with her 10 points on the night. Sophomore Leslie Hames led the winners with 23 points. Abby Langlois notched a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Gracin Prater scored 10 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 4 assists and had 2 steals.

Priceville will play St. John Paul II in the Northwest Regional semifinal at Wallace State-Hanceville Community College.

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