Recap: Pinson Valley Indians vs. Parker Thundering Herd
There's no place like home for the Pinson Valley Indians, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They strolled past Parker with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 53-37. That's another feather in the cap for Pinson Valley, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Pinson Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Clyde Walters out in front who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Austin Coner, who scored 13 points along with six assists and five steals.
Pinson Valley's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.8 points per game. As for Parker, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-7.
Pinson Valley won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Clay-Chalkville at 7:30 p.m. on January 5th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Alabama (Clay-Chalkville is ranked 30th, while Pinson Valley is ranked 28th). As for Parker, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson-Olin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson-Olin has now lost 14 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 7.
