Pinson Valley claims 6A Final Four win over McGill Toolen:
Strong 2nd half sends PV to the 6A state championship game:
GDW Analysis: BIRMINGHAM: Pinson Valley's Austin Coner is better known to his teammates and fans as "Woo." Coner wooed his skills Wednesday, leading Pinson Valley by McGill Toolen 56 to 37 in the AHSAA 6A Final Four. Coner netted 19 points, shooting 9 of 11 from the foul line. He had 7 assists, 7 rebounds a week after he was named NW Regional MVP for the Indians. His FT touch was good with the Indians shooting 14 of 17 total. Pinson led 8 to 7 following the 1st and was up 21 to 17 at the half. The difference would be the 4th with a 25 to 8 advantage on the scoreboard by Pinson Valley. The Indians now have 22 wins out of 30 games and look forward returning to the championship round this weekend.
Photo of Pinson Valley's Woo Coner in 6A semifinal vs. McGill Toolen Wednesday at the BJCC Arena. Photo courtesy of the AHSAA.