Warriors Win Thriller, Snap Losing Streak to Helena
The Thompson Warriors’ area schedule may be over, but their chances for another big program win certainly weren’t when they visited the no. 1 area seed Helena Huskies for a county rivalry match and a shot at revenge for their loss earlier in the season. Thompson had lost their last seven games to Helena with their last win coming in November of 2015, but all that came to an end as the Warriors held on for a thrilling win in the closing seconds, 55-54. “It’s a super exciting w
Hector, Seniors Play Big in Senior Night Blowout
Dru Powell’s first season at the helm for the Thompson Warriors boys basketball program has been a success and the team put the cherry on the sundae Monday, Jan 28, as they thrashed the Chilton County Tigers on Senior Night, 83-32. The boys put on a shooting display splashing 14 shots from beyond the arc to fuel a prolific first half as the fans said goodbye to four seniors who combined for 49 points in a fitting end to their careers at Warrior Arena. All four seniors started
Miller Powers Warriors to Big Win on Senior Night
The Thompson Warriors received an injection of confidence on Senior Night as they finished up their home schedule with a 49-41 win over the Chilton County Tigers Monday, Jan 28. The Warriors got a big performance from senior Zoria Miller and Thompson built a big fourth quarter lead and held off the Tigers late to clinch the regular season win with just two more games remaining until next week’s area tournament. Thompson dominated the time of possession--particularly in the ga
Warriors Fall to Oak Mountian in Final Area Matchup
The Oak Mountain Eagles got a tough win on the road to get a season sweep of the Thompson Warriors Friday, Jan 25, to lock up the no. 2 seed in the area tournament that begins next Monday, Feb 4. The Eagles were white hot from the perimeter to start the game and staved off runs from the Warriors in the second and third quarters to pull of the road win, 59-49. The Eagles came out on fire from long range and took control of the game from the outset. Drew Dunn and Zane Nelson hi
Lady Warriors Drop Shootout with Oak Mountain
The Oak Mountain Eagles got out to a fast start and didn’t look back during their first visit to Thompson High School’s Warrior Arena. The Eagles used big runs at the beginning of the first and third quarter to build a big lead and held off the fast charging Warriors late to win 74-63. The win keeps Oak Mountain out of last place and a first round match with Hoover in the upcoming area tournament. Oak Mountain came out swinging from the opening tip, especially Kailey Rory who
Warriors Push Hoover To The Brink
The Warriors varsity basketball team put a scare in the no. 1 team in area play, Hoover this past Tuesday, Jan 22. The top 10 ranked Bucs trailed Thompson through three quarters, but ultimately was able to rally and pull out a 58-53 win. Hoover is the likely host of the area basketball tournament that takes place next month. Down 8-2 in the first quarter, the Warriors were able to turn the defensive pressure up at home. The boys were aggressive in the passing lanes and snagge
Warriors Triumph Over Area Foe Tuscaloosa County to Sweep Season Series
The Thompson Warriors found themselves in a must-win game in their area race when the Tuscaloosa County Wildcats paid a visit to Warrior Arena Friday, Jan 18. The Warriors had already gone on the road and defeated the Wildcats soundly and took care of business in a similar fashion winning the rematch, 68-48. “I️ felt like tonight was a complete team effort,” said Powell. “I️ felt like we played hard, smart and played together and the boys were very unselfish tonight. It was a
Lady Warriors Come Up Short vs TCHS Despite Late Rally
The Thompson Warriors hosted area foe Tuscaloosa County Friday, Jan 18, but couldn’t come away with a win despite a strong push in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats grabbed a double digit lead in the second quarter and were able to hold off the Warriors down the stretch for a 48-41 win. The Warriors and Wildcats traded baskets during the first quarter with London Wooley leading the way for Thompson scoring the team’s first five points. Shots weren’t easy to come by, but the Wa
