Basketball Recap: Vina's Undefeated Season over After Three Games + How To Watch

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Vina and Cherokee, and Cherokee kept the tradition alive. The Red Devils came up short against the Indians on Thursday, falling 49-28. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 42-22 to the Indians when the teams met back in January, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Layla Hester

Steals

11/13/25 @ Cherokee	3
11/10/25 vs Sumiton Christian	5
11/07/25 @ Pickens Academy	6
01/16/25 @ Covenant Christian	4
01/13/25 @ Berry	4
+ 22 more games

When it comes to explaining why Vina lost, don't look at Layla Hester. Despite the final result, she shot 47% from the field to rack up 18 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Hester has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 27 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cecilia Rowbottom, who posted four points and nine boards.

Having lost for the first time this season, Vina fell to 2-1. As for Cherokee, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vina and Tharptown will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. As for Cherokee, they and Phil Campbell will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played.