The Rebels finished off an incredible 20-2 season with a 63-46 victory over Tuscaloosa Academy to win the AISA AAA State Championship!
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The Rebels finished the regular season 17-2, and began their state tournament with a 52-47 victory over Lee-Scott Academy. Preston Jones led the Rebels scoring 20 points, with LT and Micaiah Overton adding 11 and 10 points respectively. After beating Lee-Scott, the Rebels faced Pike Liberal Arts, coming away with a 61-47 win. Preston Jones and Josh McMillon led the Rebels with 15 and 11 points, with LT and Micaiah Overton adding 11 and 10 rebounds each.
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Bessemer Academy then faced Tuscaloosa Academy for the fourth time this season. The Rebels led the series 2-1 coming into the State Final Game. Tension was high from tip-off, with both schools’ fan bases filling the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
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The Rebels drew first blood, but both teams stalled for a bit at 2-0. At the end of the first period, the Rebels were up 14-11. The TA Knights closed the gap some in the second period, ending the first half with the Rebels on top 24-23.
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The Rebels exploded out of the locker room, topping the Knights 19-3 in the third period. Freshman Samad Muhammad hit two three-pointers, plus a two-point FG. The Rebels maintained the 17-point lead throughout the fourth period, ending 63-47 over the Knights. Senior Micaiah Overton led the Rebels with a double-double, 16 points and 10 rebounds. Senior Preston Jones added 15 points, and Samad Muhammad had 13 points in the second half alone. Junior Tyrrie Ragland helped out under the basket with 8 rebounds.
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Senior Micaiah Overton and 8th grader LT Overton were selected All-Tournament. Senior Preston Jones was selected Tournament MVP.
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