Patriots basketball teams finish season area runner-up

The Homewood Patriots varsity basketball teams continued their winning traditions by finishing strong this season. The Lady Patriots, coached by JoVanka Ward,

finished the season with a 14-13 record as the 5A Area 9 Runner-up. With no seniors on this year’s team, the Lady Patriots excelled through the leadership and play of Kiara Williams, Alex Studdard, Kelly Young, Anna Frierson and Sara

Blake. Looking to be even stronger next season, Coach Ward and the Lady Patriots look to be one of the state’s top teams.