Paul Bryant graduated nine seniors last year, five being starters. That group gave some advice to returner Javian Williams. “My old teammates told me this year was going to be my year,” he said. “I just stayed with their word.

For the second time ever, Paul Bryant has won the AHSAA boys state basketball championship! Paul Bryant defeated Pinson Valley 66-54 to win the 6A state title at the BJCC. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here.

Paul Bryant boys basketball defeated Northridge in the AHSAA Central Regional final on Wednesday to advance to the AHSAA Final Four.

Love knew Gadsden City would likely want star guard Devin Barksdale to have the final shot in Wednesday’s dramatic Class 6A semifinal game at Birmingham’s BJCC Legacy Arena. His plan? “Anyone but him,