Maddie Massie during a game between Homewood and Oak Mountain on Dec. 21, 2021, at Oak Mountain High School.
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BASKETBALL
The Homewood boys basketball team hosted the Metro Tournament last week, with the Patriots finishing third in the tournament.
On Wednesday, Homewood began the tournament with a convincing 56-22 win over Bessemer City. Carson Cole led the Patriots in scoring with 12 points, while Christian Thompson was also in double figures with 10 points. Donte Bacchus posted 9 points as well.
Homewood fell in the semifinals on Thursday in a 52-47 loss to Austin. Bacchus was the lone Patriots player with a huge game, as he finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds.
The Patriots finished off the tournament Friday afternoon with a 52-41 win over Chelsea. Bacchus posted a double-double, finishing with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Homewood’s girls played in the Marble City Classic, hosted by Sylacauga, last week. The Lady Patriots won both games they played, beginning with a 55-50 win over Benjamin Russell on Tuesday. Caidyn Cannon was a force, finishing with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in the contest. Maddie Massie was solid as well, going for 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Charlotte Deerman added 11 points and 3 assists.
On Wednesday, Homewood earned a convincing victory, beating Sylacauga 66-37.
Entering the new year, Homewood’s girls have a 12-7 record in Gavin King’s first year as head coach, while the boys are 10-8. Both teams are looking to find their footing with Class 6A, Area 9 play set to begin soon.
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