Jacksonville Christian’s Noah Lee Secures AHSAA Hoops Spotlight with a Historic 34 Rebounds
MONTGOMERY, AL – Jacksonville Christian junior Noah Lee, standing at 6-foot-3 and recognized as the nation’s leading high school rebounder this season, has cemented his place in the AHSAA record book with a standout performance.
On Thursday night, Lee grabbed a jaw-dropping 34 rebounds in a 64-50 Class 1A, Area 12 victory over Gaylesville, marking a career high and the second-highest single-game rebounding total in AHSAA boys’ basketball history. With the win, Jacksonville Christian, coached by Tommy Miller, improved their season record to 11-3.
Lee’s 34 rebounds placed him behind Chuck Person of Brantley High School, who holds the all-time AHSAA single-game record with 39 rebounds in a 1981 win over Kinston. Notably, Lee surpassed the previous second-place mark of 31 rebounds, a record jointly held by Anthony Brown of Midfield and Eddy Norris of Sand Rock. Brown hit the mark in a 2019 victory over Fultondale (80-58), while Norris matched it back in 1982 in a win over Cedar Bluff (59-47).
Girls’ Records Highlight Rebounding Milestones
For AHSAA girls’ basketball, the single-game rebound record sits at 39—a feat achieved by Kylie Black of Speake High during a 2009 matchup against R.A. Hubbard. The runner-up is Maida Harris of Childersburg, who tallied 38 rebounds in a win over B.B. Comer in 2000. Three players have reached 32 rebounds to share the third-place spot, including Nyeashi Thomas of Georgiana (2023), Toyonda Peoples of Satsuma (2004), and Shamika Culpepper of Sylacauga (1995). Culpepper’s record once held the top spot for girls’ basketball.
Lee and Gannaway Dominate
Lee not only excelled on the boards but also contributed 23 points in the Thunder’s win over Gaylesville. His teammate Jesse Gannaway was equally impressive, tallying 27 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two steals to secure the win.
Rival Spotlight Performance
Lee’s incredible rebounding performance narrowly edged out Washington County guard Bailey Henry for the weekly spotlight honors. Henry turned heads by sinking six 3-pointers in the second quarter of Washington County’s 80-66 Class 2A, Area 1 victory over St. Luke’s Episcopal. His six treys tied the state record for most threes in a single quarter, a record also held by Cole Millican of Plainview (2021) and Hayden’s Carson Purkey (2024). Henry finished the game with 21 points, including seven 3-pointers in the first half.
With performances like these, AHSAA athletes continue to make history and set benchmarks for future generations. Stay tuned for more record-breaking highlights from Alabama’s basketball courts.
Other Standout AHSAA Hoops Performances:
BUZZER BEATERS
CAM PHINIZEE, RUSSELLVILLE: Scored with 13 seconds left to give his team the lead, then produced a steal in the closing seconds in a 67-66 win over Lawrence County in Class 5A, Area 15. Rylan Pratt had a steal that set up Phinizee’s winning basket. E.J. Kingled Russellville (9-5) with 32 points. He also had 44 points in a 78-65 win over West Point in another Area 15 win.
DALLAN DORSETT, CENTRAL-FLORENCE: Scored on a driving layup with two seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats to a 64-62 Class 4A, Area 14 win over Deshler. Dorsett finished with 12 points.
GARRETT REID, DESHLER: Made a free throw with 30 seconds left to give the Tigers (13-9) a two-point lead and Deshler’s defense thwarted two final shots by the Lions (14-8) to preserve a 59-57 Class 4A, Area 14 win. Jovi Jackson led Deshler with 18 points, and R.J. Gourley had 20 for the Lions.
DANE MORRIS, WATERLOO: Had 22 clutch points in Waterloo’s 47-45 win over Shoals Christian in Class 1A, Area 15.
OTHER TOP PERFORMANCES REPORTED:
TYLER ROBERTSON, CALHOUN: Had a season-high 42 points in a 75-70 loss to Class 6A Stanhope Elmore. He also had nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocked shots. He also scored 27 points and cleared 12 rebounds in a 71-54 win over Luverne for Class 2A Calhoun.
LUCAS BRYANT, GERALDINE: Had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs (12-7) to a 93-70 win over Sylvania in Class 3A, Area 13. Teammate Redick Smith also had 26 points in the win as Geraldine moved to 4-1 in area play.
JOHN WELSH, SPRING GARDEN: Scored 30 points as Spring Garden (20-0) remained unbeaten with a 76-40 victory over in Class 1A, Area 12.Faith Christian
COOPER COX, FYFFE: Scored 30 points and cleared 13 rebounds in Fyffe’s 53-47 Class 3A, Area 13 victory over Collinsville. The Red Devils (14-6) improved to 4-1 in area play with the win.
ISAIAH McCLAIN, MINOR: Scored 27 points with four 3-pointers and cleared five rebounds as Minor nipped Homewood 51-49 in Class 6A, Area 9.
CAYDEN HOLDEN, LAUDERDALE COUNTY: Scored a career-high 27 points to lead the Tigers (10-8) past Clements 79-52 in Class 3A, Area 16.
NOAH LEMAY, LEXINGTON: Led Lexington to a 66-47 win over Tanner with 26 points. Tate Gamble added 18 for the winners.
BENEDICT AKWUBA, LAMP: Had 24 points in a 56-47 win over Ellwood Christian.
IAN TURNER, HALEYVILLE: Led the Lions to a 77-54 win over Fayette County in Class 4A, Area 10 scoring 24 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
RICO PRINCE, MOBILE CHRISTIAN: Recorded a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Leopards to a win over Cottage Hill Christian in Class 3A, Area 1.
MYKEL GOODLOE, CHEROKEE: Scored 23 points and teammate Jacob Padron had 21 as the Indians (7-9) beat Shoals Christian 62-52 in Class 1A, Area 15.
CHRISTIAN SNIPES, ALABAMA CHRISTIAN: Drilled 22 points and had eight rebounds in a 70-59 Class 3A, Area 5 victory over Dallas County.
AARON NIXON, JACKSONVILLE: Sank five 3-point goals and finished with 21 points in a 70-41 victory over Gaston.
CHRISTIAN PRITCHARD, MUSCLE SHOALS: Delivered a double-double as the Trojans (9-6) beat Hartselle 65-59 in a key Class 6A, Area 15 game. He had 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
CODY CHAPMAN, PRATTVILLE CHRISTIAN: Managed 21 points to lead the Panthers in its 62-59 overtime win over American Christian in Class 4A, Area 6.
TYLER NOBLE, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY: Scored 21 points in an 82-76 road victory over Prattville in Class 7A, Area 5.
TREY DAVIS, MOUNTAIN BROOK: Sparked the Spartans to a 57-47 win over Huffman in Class 6A, Area 10 hitting four 3-pointers to finish with 20 points. He also sank 4-of-4 free throws in the final quarter to clinch the victory.
JACKSON BREWER, CENTRAL-FLORENCE: Scored 20 points and teammate Bryant Hancock added 20 as well as the Wildcats (14-4) slipped by Wilson 69-63 in Class 4A, Area 14.
AUSTIN ELLIOTT, PHIL CAMPBELL: Had 19 points, seven assists and six steals in a 55-42 Class 3A, Area 15 win over Sheffield.
TY ODOM, HARTSELLE: Sank four treys in the first half and finished with 17 points as the Tigers downed Muscle Shoals in a key Class 6A, Area 15 win over Muscle Shoals. He also had 14 points in another Area 15 victory over Athens.
JAYDEN COX, DOTHAN: Sank 5-of-6 shots from the field – including four 3-pointers – and finished with 14 points as the Wolves (21-2) beat Carver-Montgomery 60-51. The win moved Dothan to 4-0 in Class 7A, Area 3 with two area games remaining.
JOSH BOWMAN, HUNTSVILLE: Delivered two double doubles as the Panthers beat Albertville 72-36 and Grissom 67-51 in Class 7A, Area 7. He had 12 points,10 rebounds and three blocked shots in the win over the Aggies, and he scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the victory over Grissom.
