Paul Bryant boys basketball claimed the AHSAA Class 6A state title on Saturday, defeating Pinson Valley to for its second state title.

For the second time ever, Paul Bryant has won the AHSAA boys state basketball championship! Paul Bryant defeated Pinson Valley 66-54 to win the 6A state title at the BJCC. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here.

Paul Bryant graduated nine seniors last year, five being starters. That group gave some advice to returner Javian Williams. “My old teammates told me this year was going to be my year,” he said. “I just stayed with their word.

Paul Bryant's Javian Williams, listed at 5-foot-5 in the championship program, led the Stampede to the AHSAA Class 6A state title with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists in the 66-54 win over Pinson Valley on Saturday at Legacy Arena.