Phil Campbell Bobcats defeat Russellville Golden Tigers
PHOTO BY BART MOSS
Phil Campbell Bobcats, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports, Z - Top, Z - TOP HOME
Bart Moss For the FCT
 By Bart Moss For the FCT  
Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Phil Campbell Bobcats defeat Russellville Golden Tigers

PHIL CAMPBELL – The Phil Campbell Bobcats defeated their county rivals, the Russellville Golden Tigers, for the second time this season in a thrilling 50-48 victory.

The intense rivalry game came down to the wire with a dramatic finish that sent the Bobcats faithful into a frenzy.

Leela Baker delivered a phenomenal performance, leading all scorers with a staggering 31 points; however, it was her final assist that will be etched in the memories of those in attendance. With the clock ticking down and the score tied, Baker found Mia Ambrosio under the basket, who calmly laid the ball in as the buzzer sounded, securing the dramatic win for Phil Campbell.

The game was a backand- forth battle with both teams trading blows throughout. Russellville’s Ella Copeland put on a strong performance of her own, pouring in 25 points, while Angeleah Smith added 14; however, they were unable to contain Baker and the Bobcats in the crucial final moments.

Along with Baker’s dominant 31 points and Ambrosio’s game-winner, Phil Campbell’s scoring included Macy Hardy with 6 points, Kaylie Motes with 5, Sidda Rogers with 2, and Lily Stewart also contributing 2.

For Russellville, supporting Copeland and Smith’s efforts were Laila Hill with 4 points, Sadie Odom with 2, and both Alexia Groce and Jemma Moore adding 1 point each.

Varsity Boys: Russellville 72, Phil Campbell 34 E.J. King scored 27 points to lead Russellville past Phil Campbell 72-34. King scored 23 of his points in the first half alone.

Russellville led Phil Campbell 22-14 at the end of the first quarter, 42-20 at halftime and 61-30 at the end of the third quarter.

Jah Williams followed King with 11 points. Parker Odom added 8 points, Cam Phinizee 7 points, David Aycock 6 points, Gavin McDaniel 6 points, Sir Williams 4 points, and Rylon Pratt 3 points.

Hayden Wingo led Phil Campbell with 14 points. Austin Elliott added 9 points, Logan Wright 7 points, Madden Welch 2 points and Jeremiah Smith 2 points.

Varsity Girls: Belgreen 61, Covenant Christian 12 The Belgreen Bulldogs dominated Covenant Christian in an area game, winning 61-12.

Belgreen shut out the Eagles 21-0 in the first quarter and led

40-3 at halftime.

Dacota Green led Belgreen with 15 points followed by Carson Hovater with

12 points.

Also on Franklin County Times
Thorpe to play at Blue Mountain Christian
High School Sports, News, Russellville, ...
Brannon King For the FCT 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE – Brennon Thorpe made his plans official to attend Blue Mountain Christian University and play baseball for the Toppers during a recent s...
Russellville High Class of 1967 gathers, reminisces
Columnists, News, Opinion, ...
HERE AND NOW
July 16, 2025
You can’t really go back to the good old days of high school, but you can pay them a visit now and then. That’s exactly what the RHS Class of 1967 has...
Former Cypress Lakes official to lead Guntersville State Park
Lifestyles, News
Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
July 16, 2025
GUNTERSVILLE — Heath Puckett had an Auburn University degree and golf course superintendent certification in his pocket when he arrived at Cypress Lak...
European travel builds bonds across cultures
Lifestyles, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- A group of Franklin County travelers spent nine days this summer walking through catacombs, exploring castles and standing in places w...
Little Free Library welcomes readers in East Franklin
Lifestyles, News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Eleven-year-old Aiden Hall is an avid reader, but he doesn’t just want to read books. He also wants to share them, and the way he deci...
King becomes elementary curriculum director
Lifestyles, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
RUSSELVILLE — Molly King says every child can learn, though not necessarily in the same way or on the same day — a belief she plans to carry into her ...
New Junior Leaders begin their training
Franklin County, News
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
July 16, 2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY — Forty-two high school students from across Franklin County are beginning 10 months of hands-on leadership training and community ser...
Fire destroys 2-story garage, guest suite
Main, News, Russellville, ...
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
July 16, 2025
R U S S E L LV I L L E – Jason Gist leaned against the wall of his home with a look of disgust while dozens of firefighters worked to extinguish a fir...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Stories
July 4, 2025Augusto Simon Diaz, 42, of Russellville, passed away July 4. Visitation and funeral were held at Spry Memorial Chapel on July 12 from 2pm ...
July 16, 2025
July 8, 2025Jamie Kerby Cummings, 41, of Russellville, passed away on July 8. Visitation took place July 13, at Spry Memorial Chapel from 1 pm to 3pm....
July 16, 2025
July 11,2025Julie “JuJu” Welch Black, 63, of Russellville, passed away on July 11.Graveside service was held at 1pm on July 13, at Belgreen Cemetery w...
July 16, 2025
July 9, 2025Scott Noel Benford, age 58, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on July 9. Visitation was held at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville on July 1...
July 16, 2025