Basketball Game Preview: Pinson Valley Indians vs. McGill-Toolen Yellowjackets

The Pinson Valley Indians will face off against the McGill-Toolen Yellowjackets at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pinson Valley comes in on eight and McGill-Toolen on six.

Pinson Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Clay-Chalkville 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Indians have posted since January 7th.

Austin 'Woo' Coner

Steals

02/18/25 vs Clay-Chalkville	2
02/13/25 vs Mae Jemison	2
02/08/25 vs Jasper	3
02/05/25 @ Clay-Chalkville	2
02/03/25 vs Gardendale	2
+ 16 more games

Pinson Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin 'Woo' Coner, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 13 points. Coner is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 21 games he's played. Quay Lynch was another key player, putting up 12 points.

Meanwhile, McGill-Toolen earned a 42-35 win over Park Crossing on Wednesday.

McGill-Toolen's victory bumped their record up to 22-8. As for Pinson Valley, their win bumped their record up to 21-8.

Pinson Valley won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in December of 2020, slipping by McGill-Toolen 65-64. Does Pinson Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will McGill-Toolen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.