Homestanding UMS-Wright outscored Geneva 25-6 in the first quarter and rolled to a 63-33 victory in the Class 4A sub-regional round.

The Bulldogs (16-16) will play Escambia County in the South Regional semifinals on Feb. 19. Escambia ousted UMS in the postseason a year ago.

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UMS coach Michael Napp said defense has been the key to the Bulldogs’ playoff run.

“We’ve been playing so well defensively,” he said. “Thirty-three points is the most we’ve given up in the postseason. Bayside only scored 21 and Orange Beach 29 (in the area tournament). We’ve just been on another level defensively, which is where we’ve been trying to get to since mid-January. It’s just taken a minute to get there.”

UMS led 41-15 at the half on Saturday and played reserves for most of the second half. Joe Lott went 4-of-4 from 3-point range and finished with 12 points to lead the way. Sims Druhan had 11 points and 8 rebounds. Jack Blackerby finished with 9.

“When you guard really well and you make 11 3s in a game, you probably win that game most of the time,” Napp said.

Senior 6-foot-8 forward Evan Griffin scored 29 of Geneva’s 33 points.

In other Saturday action statewide:

CLASS 6A

Buckhorn 70, Hartselle 43

No. 1 Buckhorn advanced to the Northwest Regional and kept hope alive for defending its 6A state title.

Fred Derrick led five Bucks in double figures with 15 points. Caleb Holt added 12. Jackson Ramsey totaled 11. Jeremiah Wilson and Josh Wilkerson each had 10.

Buckhorn coach Patrick Harding was pleased with his team’s overall performance as they improved to 25-5.

“I thought we got off to a good start,” Harding said. “Our defensive effort and intensity was what we needed to come out with. I knew that Coach (Faron) Key and Hartselle would have a good plan, and I think he’s done a great job with his team this year. They got everybody back so they’re going to be really good next year.”

Buckhorn led 13-2 at the end of the first quarter and 29-9 at halftime.

“We came in and practiced well,” Derrick said. “Coach gave us the game plan and we came out and competed.”

“For us it’s been all about coming out with energy and coming out with intensity,” Ramsey added. “When we get going on the defensive side everything else kind of falls into place.”

Rylan Smothers finished with a game-high 19 points for Hartselle (14-15). He scored 17 points in the second half, 12 in the third quarter. Ty Odom had 13.

As much as Harding complimented his players for their performance, he still saw a key area that needed to be addressed.

“We’ve got to do a better job rebounding the basketball,” Harding said. “I think as we move forward that’s going to be, whether we win a championship or not or play for a championship, it’s going to be whether we can rebound the basketball at a high level every night for four quarters.”

— R. Sirvell Carter

Russell County 68, McGill-Toolen 51

Tim Littleton scored 30 points and Russell County used a 24-7 third quarter to overcome a one-point halftime deficit to defeat Class 6A No. 5 McGill-Toolen in a home sub-regional game.

Joshua Battle added 12 points for Russell County (18-10), which advances to Montgomery next week for the Sweet 16.

Jack Murphy scored 12 points and Andrew Murchison added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets, who finish the season 23-8.

McGill-Toolen managed just 7 points in the third quarter after leading 28-26 at halftime to find itself trailing 50-35 heading into the fourth quarter.

The Jackets led 13-10 in the first quarter behind 6 points from Murchison, then Owen Norwood hit three 3-pointers in the second quarter to spark the halftime lead.

Russell County then outscored the Jackets 24-7 in the decisive third quarter.

Ethan Stokes finished with 8 points and 8 rebounds, while Zach Patrick added 8 points.

Park Crossing 72, Spanish Fort 68 (OT)

Park Crossing rallied from an 11-point deficit midway through the fourth quarter and rallied to win in overtime on the road.

Spanish Fort had outscored the visitors 21-10 in the third quarter to take control. The Toros missed a shot at the end of regulation to win the game and also lost a five-point lead in overtime.

Jayden Scott and Caden Anderson each scored 19 for the Thunderbirds.

Spanish Fort’s Lucca Nelson led all scorers with 25. Gus Bourdeau followed with 16, all in the second half. Josh Powell added 14.

Spanish Fort’s season ended at 16-15. Park Crossing advances to the South Regional semifinals in Montgomery.

Huffman 50, Oxford 39

The Vikings pulled away in the fourth quarter to knock off Oxford on the road on Saturday. Huffman led 13-7 after one quarter, 22-15 at the half and 33-31 headed into the final period.

Peyton Wiggins led Huffman with 16 points. He also had 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a blocked shot.

Huffman will meet Homewood in the Northeast Regional at Jacksonville State University.

Mountain Brook 59, Parker 49

Ty Davis had 18 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds for No. 2 Mountain Brook.

John Carwie had 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals, while Carson Romero added 9 points and 4 assists.

Gardendale 83, Fort Payne 70

Ryan Burkett hit nine 3-pointers and finished with 37 points as Gardendale knocked out Fort Payne.

The Rockets (19-7) also got 15 points from Cody Vance, 12 points from Braden Duckworth and 11 from David Rodgers.

CLASS 5A

Valley 84, Selma 53

Cam Dooley had 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 assists and 2 steals as reigning state champ Valley rolled to a sub-regional win.

The Rams (21-1) will face Sylacauga on Friday in the regional semifinals at Bill Harris Arena.

Jay Harper had 17 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals and a block. Jayden Thomas followed with 15 points and Brandon Thomas and Ian Crim-Davis scored 10 each.

Vigor 81, Carroll 44

Pete Jones scored 16 points and Al Holcombe added 10 as Vigor cruised into the South Regional semifinals with a dominating home win.

Jermaine Tate and Terrell Johnson each scored 9 for the Wolves (25-6).

“Our guys came out with an unbelievable drive and focus tonight to get a big win,” coach Jairus Jackson said. “Our defense and shooting was key to our victory. Our seniors wanted to extend the season, and they showed true leadership as well by keeping everyone focused. We are very excited to be moving on to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row.”

Vigor will play Eufaula or B.C. Rain in the regional semifinals.

Ramsay 75, East Limestone 34

Zedrick Powell scored 17 points and Jay Rilla added 12 as Ramsay advanced into the regional semifinals.

Ja Quille and Marcellous Hall each scored 9 points, while Ryan Reese and Alabama football signee QB Reese each added 8.

Fairfield 80, Lawrence County 46

Fairfield outscored Lawrence County 28-8 in the first quarter and led 56-14 at the half on the way to an easy win.

Milton Jones led the way with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Fairfield will play Madison Academy in the regional semifinals.

Madison Academy 73, Carver-Birmingham 50

Junior Kahleel Green scored 31 points and sophomore Michael Stanford added 12 as No. 6-ranked Madison Academy improved to 25-6.

The Mustangs outscored the Rams 32-16 in the fourth quarter to win going away. They will face the top-ranked Fairfield in Hanceville next week.

Jalen Thomas led Carver (20-12) with 16.

CLASS 4A

Jackson 55, B.T. Washington 51

Micah Caster scored 18 points as top-ranked Jackson moved into the South Regional semifinals.

Nasir Powell added 11 and Keeyun Chapman had 10 points and 13 rebounds.

The Aggies will play Andalusia on Feb. 19 at Garrett Coliseum.

Andalusia 68, Bayside Academy 57

Cadariyus Love connected on 9 of his 21 field goal attempts and finished with 21 points for the homestanding Bulldogs.

Love also had 4 rebounds and 3 steals.

Kam Weaver added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals. Tyler Sigers had 10 points, 6 rebounds and a steal.

CLASS 3A

Midfield 64, Colbert County 35

Vincent Burrell had a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Midfield.

DuJuan McKinney chipped in 12 points and 3 steals, while Brandon Riddle added 10 points and 3 steals.

Cottage Hill 56, Opp 32

Kaden Washam had 11 points, 3 assists and 2 steals as Cottage Hill won at home.

Clay Scofield added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists and Kaden Nguyen had 8 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Caleb Metzner had 7 points and 6 rebounds.

Cottage Hill improved to 19-10 with the win.

Montgomery Academy 73, Excel 52

Montgomery Academy outscored Excel 27-11 in the first quarter and never looked back.

Skyler Stovall led MA with 31 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. DJ Vinson added 13 points and 13 rebounds. Cole Caddell chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists.

MA (24-7) moves into next week’s Central Regional at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham.

CLASS 2A

St. Luke’s 76, Cottonwood 56

BJ Cooks scored 28 points and had 9 rebounds as St. Luke’s advanced to the South Regional semifinals.

The Wildcats improved to 17-10 overall.

Freshman Keelan Johnson added 12 points and 6 rebounds, while sophomore Dre Pough had 12 points for St. Luke’s.

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AHSAA BASKETBALL

BOYS’ SUB-REGIONAL RESULTS

CLASS 1A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

McIntosh (24-4) 67, Brantley (16-11) 48

Florala (19-6) 81, Leroy (7-11) 63

Georgiana (24-3) 95, Choctaw County (6-13) 45

Southern Choctaw (16-4) 64, Pleasant Home 62

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Calhoun 60, Pickens County (10-12) 45

South Lamar (16-9) 44, Autaugaville 43

R.C. Hatch (16-7) 50, Maplesville 48

Area 6 RU: Keith at Area 7 W: Notasulga

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Faith Christian 59, Gaylesville (17-16) 29

Spring Garden (26-4) 59, Winterboro 35

Appalachian (20-9) 53, Oakwood Adventist (11-14) 52

Skyline (24-4) 66, Talladega County Central (15-13) 27

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Marion County (24-8) 73, Hackleburg (8-12) 35

Lynn (16-7) 50, Belgreen (18-8) 38

Shoals Christian (16-14) 84, Addison (19-7) 59

Covenant Christian (23-8) 72, Meek (13-12) 51

CLASS 2A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

St. Luke’s Episcopal 76, Cottonwood (8-12) 56

Clarke County 61, Geneva County (16-15) 56

Abbeville (16-9) 53, Zion Chapel (21-10) 46

Highland Home (18-7) 60, Ariton (18-8) 37

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Francis Marion (22-9) 52, Cornerstone 42

Altamont 48, Tuscaloosa Academy (15-7) 45

B.B. Comer (21-5) 84, Southeastern (12-15) 66

Locust Fork (20-6) 85, Central Coosa 57

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

LaFayette (22-7) 67, Fyffe 31

Gaston 59, Lanett (9-16) 48

North Sand Mountain (15-14) 60, Pleasant Valley 31

Section 59, Ranburne 38

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Red Bay (22-7) 61, Whitesburg Christian (16-13) 38

Tanner (17-7) 60, Sulligent (14-9) 56

Decatur Heritage (14-7) 62, Hatton (14-12) 46

Mars Hill Bible (24-3) 57, Holly Pond (12-14) 41

CLASS 3A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Cottage Hill Christian (19-10) 56, Opp 32

Pike County 67, Mobile Christian (18-10) 62

Hillcrest-Evergreen (27-4) 76, Houston Academy (22-5) 66

Providence Christian (24-5) 56, Straughn (8-15) 40

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Trinity Presbyterian (17-9) 70, Monroe County 51

Montgomery Academy 73, Excel 52

Sumter Central 69, Randolph County 39

Southside-Selma 54, Beulah 36

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Piedmont (17-10) 56, Vinemont (14-12) 43

Susan Moore (13-9) 51, Weaver (16-16) 49

Plainview (25-7) 70, Glencoe (19-9) 64

Geraldine (21-7) 86, Westbrook Christian (14-12) 60

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Midfield (21-9) 64, Colbert County (17-10) 35

Danville (20-9) 57, Childersburg (15-12) 39

Winfield (22-10) 55, Elkmont (7-22) 44

Carbon Hill (24-6) 59, Lauderdale County (16-10) 58

CLASS 4A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

UMS-Wright 63, Geneva (21-10) 33

Andalusia (21-8) 68, Bayside Academy 57

Jackson (26-2) 55, B.T. Washington, Tuskegee 51

Escambia County (16-8) 51, Bullock County 42

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Hale County (17-11) 65, Wilcox Central (21-7) 59

American Christian (24-7) 58, Prattville Christian (16-16) 36

Bibb County (17-10) 73, Dora (12-14) 34

Fultondale (20-7) 52, Montevallo (18-9) 31

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Anniston 51, Etowah 46

Oneonta (20-10) 48, Handley 35

New Hope (18-8) 59, White Plains (23-10) 48

DAR 61, Jacksonville 43

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Deshler (20-11) 77, Hamilton (17-12) 62

Haleyville (8-14) 64, Brooks (23-6) 60

West Morgan (14-14) 45, Westminster Christian (5-20) 38

Good Hope (20-10) 62, Randolph (15-13) 57

CLASS 5A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Headland (16-10) has bye

Eufaula (21-7) 87, B.C. Rain 40

Vigor (25-6) 81, Carroll 44

Charles Henderson 56, LeFlore 47

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Demopolis (18-5) 50, Tallassee (13-15) 45

Valley (21-1) 84, Selma 53

Sylacauga (19-10) 59, Marbury 34

Central-Clay County (21-6) 69, Elmore County 43

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Leeds (18-12) 45, Douglas (12-18) 37

Sardis (28-2) 79, Springville (18-12) 65

Guntersville (17-10) 79, Alexandria (22-8) 73

Scottsboro (19-8) 69, Southside (6-23) 31

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Fairfield (25-2) 80, Lawrence County (14-16) 46

Russellville (18-6) 79, Wenonah (14-16) 63

Ramsay (22-8) 75, East Limestone (18-8) 34

Madison Academy (25-6) 73, Carver-Birmingham (20-12) 50

CLASS 6A BOYS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Carver-Montgomery (15-14) 61, Murphy (20-11) 57

Sidney Lanier (17-13) 57, Theodore (19-13) 56

Park Crossing (16-11) 72, Spanish Fort (15-15) 68 (OT)

Russell County (18-10) 68, McGill-Toolen Catholic (23-8) 51

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Benjamin Russell 77,3, Hueytown 56

McAdory 87, Chilton County 46

Paul Bryant (24-4) 62, Pelham (22-10) 45

Helena (22-7) 68, Northridge (25-6) 54

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Homewood (23-8) 51, Shades Valley (16-13) 37

Mountain Brook (24-7) 59, Parker (21-11) 49

Gardendale 83, Fort Payne (26-4) 70

Huffman 50, Oxford 39

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Clay-Chalkville (23-8) 67, Athens (16-11)51

Muscle Shoals (18-5) 64, Pinson Valley (17-12) 55

Cullman (22-8) 70, Lee-Huntsville (10-11) 58

Buckhorn (25-5) 70, Hartselle (14-15) 43

GIRLS’ SUB-REGIONAL RESULTS

Girls’ sub-regional games played Saturday.

CLASS 1A GIRLS

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Calhoun (12-13) 37, Berry (5-19) 29

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Marion County (15-14) 44, Hackleburg (15-9) 43

Belgreen (26-6) 54, Hubbertville (13-10) 31

CLASS 2A GIRLS

NORTHWEST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Mars Hill Bible (21-6) 57, Holly Pond (13-11) 41

CLASS 4A GIRLS

NORTHEAST SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Anniston 66, Etowah (9-22) 12

CLASS 5A GIRLS

CENTRAL SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Selma (22-1) 45, Valley (10-10) 35

Central-Clay County 43, Elmore County 12

CLASS 6A GIRLS

SOUTH SUB-REGIONAL ROUND

Pike Road (21-5) 43, McGill-Toolen Catholic (23-10) 42