A valiant scoring effort from guards Nadia Brooks and Reagan Taylor kept Horseshoe Bend girls basketball locked in a battle with Central of Clay County, but the duo’s escapades weren’t enough to keep the Generals in striking distance long term.
Pulling away with a third-quarter run, the Volunteers defeated the Generals 63-52 Monday at Horseshoe Bend High School. That didn’t mean there weren’t also positive takeaways to be had.

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Reagan Taylor shoots a free-throw at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Cara Johnson at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Lily Moss at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Nadia Brooks at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Nadia Brooks at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Reagan Taylor at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James leads the Generals out of the tunnel before a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Tipoff of an AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
A young girl eats popcorn at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Brandon Tidwell at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
jacob Turner at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Luke Jones at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Brandon Tidwell at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]

PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Luke Jones at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Reagan Taylor shoots a free-throw at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Cara Johnson at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Lily Moss at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Nadia Brooks at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Nadia Brooks at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Reagan Taylor at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James leads the Generals out of the tunnel before a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Tipoff of an AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
A young girl eats popcorn at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Klark James at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Brandon Tidwell at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
jacob Turner at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Luke Jones at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Brandon Tidwell at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]
PHOTOS: Horseshoe Bend Basketball vs Central of Clay County
- Jake Arthur
Luke Jones at a AHSAA basketball game between the Horseshoe Bend Generals and the Central High School of Clay County Volunteers at Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, Ala on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. Alabama won the game in 4OT. [Alex City Outlook/ Jake Arthur]