Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's M'kinlei Brooks tries to get around the defense of Central Coosa's Ja'Katlyn Kelly. Brooks finished as the leading scorer with 12 points on the night, all coming from behind the arc.
Three starters from last year, out fighting an injury, and a coach out the whole week fighting an illness, could be detrimental for anyone — unless you’re the Benjamin Russell girls basketball team.
That was the story for the Wildcats heading into their rivalry game against the Central Coosa Cougars, but even with the card stacked against them — the Wildcats roared to a 50-18 win. However, it was not the prettiest to start.
Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's M'kinlei Brooks tries to get around the defense of Central Coosa's Ja'Katlyn Kelly. Brooks finished as the leading scorer with 12 points on the night, all coming from behind the arc.
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
CST MONDAY ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Cold Weather Advisory All of Central
Alabama, very cold wind chills as low as 11 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Perry,
and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 7 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO 7 AM
CST MONDAY ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA...
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Cold Weather Advisory All of Central
Alabama, very cold wind chills as low as 11 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Perry,
and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM Sunday to 7 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
&&
