The calendar might read 2024, but it’s not too far into the year to brag on the accomplishments of the Alexander Junior High School basketball teams that wrapped up their seasons at the end of 2023.

The AJH eighth-grade boys’ team did not lose a game this year for a second straight season. Members of the team who went undefeated over that two years period were Tanner Hardy, Johnnie Crump, Tryston Prather and Landon Newman. The AJH boys’ basketball teams are led by head coach Tony Gibbs and assistant coach EJ Henderson.

The AJH eighth-grade girls’ team finished 11-1 for head coach Markeyta Wilson and assistant coach Natashia Gamble, losing by two in overtime to Franklin County in their lone defeat of the season.

Members of the eighth grade boys’ team are, front row, from left, Jeremiah Bibbs, Johnnie Crump, Freshawn Stewart; second row, from left, Derrell Villes, Tanner Hardy, Trystan Prather, Marrio Smith; third row, from left, coach EJ Henderson, Landon Newman, Jadarian Collins, Lincon Arnold, coach Tony Gibbs; fourth row, David Holloway Jr., Braeden Williams, Jordan Stewart; back row, managers Anthony Johnson and Jeremiah Merchant.

Members of the seventh grade boys’ team are, front row, Jeremiah Bibbs, Seth Kelly, Jakoby Austin; second row, from left, managers Anthony Johnson and Jeremiah Merchant; third row, from left, Ralph Brothern, Duke Crockett; fourth row, coaches EJ Henderson and Tony Gibbs; fifth row, from left, Sammy Henderson, Maurice Wilson, Landon Hardy; sixth row, from left, Landon Baker, Damarrion Smith.

Members of the eighth grade girls’ basketball team are, front row, from left, Zamiyah Smith, Jaziya Wilson, Aaliyah Williams; second row, Jaikyah Nelson, Lan’Ya Wade; third row, from left, Aliyah Culver, Sh’Nya Hill, Kylie Sanders; fourth row, coach Markeyta Wilson.

Members of the seventh grade girls’ basketball team are, front row, from left, Chloe Neal, Kameron Madison, Jaiycee Brown; second row, from left, Atlanta Tucker, Kenadee Bafford; third row, from left, Verica Walker, Rana Vance, Jaleigh Brown; fourth row, from left Imani Witherspoon, coach Markeyta Wilson.

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