Decatur Raiders claim 4A state basketball title in Alabama
Randy Morgan led Decatur to a dramatic 4A state championship over Druid at Memorial Coliseum in a season years of high expectations. Coach Earl Morris notes Morgan deserved major college consideration but was overlooked for post and wing roles due to size.
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Randy Morgan Faces Florida State In Birmingham Showdown
Samford signee Randy Morgan, a 6-9 post, battles top national talent Lawrence McCray as Samford meets No. 2 Florida State in Birmingham at Municipal Auditorium. The Decatur standout shifted from 4A to major college and earned a starting role after tough recruitment.
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SEC Meet Keying On Restructuring
SEC leaders push for NCAA reorganization into major and small college divisions. McWhorter notes a Feb 17 Chicago meeting to draft plans for a broader restructuring. Bryant argues scholarship limits are too tight and could raise costs with more staff and road work.
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Alabama Beats Florida 82-74 in Six-Player Victory
Alabama defeated Florida 82-74 in Gainesville. The Crimson Tide relied on six players to carry the scoring load in the upset win as Florida struggled to answer.
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Tide vs Gators Scoring Parade Highlights 1980s Florida Rivalry
Florida defeated Alabama as six Tide players scored in double figures led by Wendell Hudson with 17 points. Ray Cleveland Glenn Garrett and Leon Douglas added 12 12 and 11 while Tony Miller topped the Gators with 25 points, the game high.
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Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball Rises to No 9 Ranking
Alabama under coach C M Newton shifts from football off-season mood to serious hoop work. The Crimson Tide climb to No 9 nationally, reviving a program once dormant after Johnny Dee era and the Wendell Hudson era marks. Newton rebuilt a struggling 4-20 season into SEC contenders.
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Generals To Visit Austin In County Tournament Prep
The Black Bears host Lee of Huntsville tonight as the only county game. Austin aims to build momentum before Morgan County Tournament, carrying a 15 2 record and the No 1 seed into next week’s play under Coach Joe Jones.
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War Hawks Rally To Edge Walker College In OT
Calhoun Junior College the War Hawks beat Walker College 71-69 in overtime led by Eddie Butler and Willie Rice. Coach Bob Shuttleworth credited a defensive switch and timely substitutions after trailing by 9 late in the first half. The win sets up a rematch at Gadsden tonight and a homecoming vs Northeast Junior College Saturday at Kelley Field House.
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