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ValleyTimesNews.com - Six Lanett athletes sign athletic scholarships, Hurston signs with Jacksonville St. - Valley Times-News
The school’s fire on Feb. 1 delayed it, but Lanett High School held its signing day on Friday, allowing the six seniors to officially sign in front of their families and friends. Kintavious Dozier was the lone basketball player to sign, choosing to continue his career at Gadsden State. Trey Abner and Seidrion Langston are […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett senior point guard Kintavious Dozier commits to Gadsden State - Valley Times-News
The past two seasons, the Lanett boys basketball team reached the state championship game. One key reason for the two deep postseason runs was senior Kintavious Dozier, who stepped up as an overall player as a senior instead of the dominant offensive weapon he was as a junior. Because of his growth and hard work, […]OANow.com - PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lanett’s Kintavious Dozier shows out as Panthers play for championship
After settling in with a new team during the 2019-20 season, Lanett point guard Kintavious Dozier came back this winter determined to step up both as a player and asValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett senior Kintavious Dozier named Greater Valley Area boys’ Player of the Year - Valley Times-News
During his two years at Lanett, Kintavious “Kin-Kin” Dozier has shown that he is one of the top players in the state. After lighting up the Panthers’ schedule during the 2019-20 season, averaging 26 points, four rebounds and five assists a game, Dozier took his game to another level as a senior en route to […]ValleyTimesNews.com - First-year coach McCants named Greater Valley Area Coach of the Year - Valley Times-News
Coming into the season, head coach Trentavious “Tay” McCants had high expectations for his team. Though it was his first year as Lanett’s head coach, McCants had his eyes set on Birmingham and the Panthers’ second straight championship appearance. Lanett reached the championship game and narrowly lost. Because of the team’s dominant season, McCants has […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Seven local players selected in ASWA All-State rosters - Valley Times-News
Seven players from Chambers County were named to their respective Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State basketball teams. Lanett had three players selected, while Valley, LaFayette, Springwood and Chambers Academy each had one player selected. Lanett seniors Kintavious Dozier and Trey Abner each made one of the four 2A boys teams. Dozier was one of the […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Believing in himself, Atkinson finds confidence during junior season - Valley Times-News
Early in the season, Lanett boys basketball head coach Trentavious McCants knew that he needed to find a third player that was consistently scoring for Lanett. He had seniors, Kintavious Dozier and Trey Abner consistently scoring in double figures, but as a team, Lanett was still trying to find its identity. One of the players […]ValleyTimesNews.com - First-year head coach Trentavious McCants leads Lanett into fifth state championship in six years - Valley Times-News
Since he was in college, Trentavious “Tay” McCants has been working as a coach. McCants, who played basketball at the University of North Alabama, helped his father coach an AAU team in Georgia during the summer. After getting a taste of coaching, McCants was hooked. After graduating, he reached out to Lanett JV head coach […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys basketball advances to state championship game with win against Hatton - Valley Times-News
BIRMINGHAM — The Lanett boys basketball team is back in the state championship game for the second straight year. The Panthers dominated the second and fourth quarters against Hatton on Wednesday, blowing past the Hornets 83-48 in the 2A state semifinal game. “I’m still trying to take it in,” head coach Trentavious McCants said. “There’s […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Trying to finish a champion: Lanett guard Kintavious Dozier takes game to next level in senior year - Valley Times-News
He was already one of the best players in the area but after the Lanett boys basketball team lost in the state championship game to Pickens County, Kintavious Dozier was already working to improve his game. As a junior, Dozier was a dominant force, scoring 26 points a game while adding five assists and four […]AL.com - Class 2A Boys: Lanett crushes Hatton 83-48 to advance to eighth state final
Lanett advances to another state championship game following an 83-48 win over Hatton.OANow.com - Lanett boys dominate Hatton, advance to state championship game
The Lanett boys cruised past Hatton in the Class 2A state semifinals in a 83-48 victory. The win propels Lanett to the state championship game for the second straight year.OANow.com - 'One big family': Lanett boys, girls look to end turbulent year in the state title game
The Lanett boys and girls basketball teams' success this year has them both set to face off with Hatton on Wednesday as part of the Class 2A state semifinals inValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys basketball advances to state semifinal - Valley Times-News
From nearly a month-long shutdown to a fire that took out its gym, the 2020-21 season has tested the Lanett boys basketball team, but it overcame those obstacles, winning the area and advancing to the 2A Southeast Regional Championship. The Panthers overcame another obstacle on Thursday in the form of a drawn-out third-quarter run against […]AL.com - Lanett boys down Geneva County to return to final four
Kintavious Dozier buried back-to-back 3-pointers to snap a 44-44 tie as the Panthers pulled away for a 62-46 victory over No. 6 Geneva County in the Class 2A boys Southeast Regional final at Garrett Coliseum on Thursday.OANow.com - Lanett boys finish off Geneva County to reach state semifinals
Although the margin for error was incredibly small on Thursday, Lanett's Kintavious Dozier and his teammates rose to the occasion when the Panthers needed them the most.ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys advance to region game with win over Vincent - Valley Times-News
After delaying its sub-regional game by a day because of poor weather, the Lanett boys basketball team came out with the same energy it had on Saturday in the area championship against LaFayette. The Panthers forced turnovers, leading to easy transition points and a 68-33 win. The game plan coming into the game was to […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys basketball cruises past Randolph County - Valley Times-News
The goal for the Lanett boys basketball team was to get to Birmingham and play for a state championship for the second straight year. It took the first step on Wednesday, defeating Randolph County 72-31 in the second round of the 2A Area 7 tournament. “It was a big win for us because we’re trying […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys basketball rises in final ASWA poll - Valley Times-News
For the final time this season, the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its basketball rankings. Since the AISA already started its playoffs, those rankings were finalized in the previous rankings. The Lanett boys team is the only AHSAA Chambers County team ranked in the final poll. The Panthers moved up from No. 6 to No. […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys crush Horseshoe Bend, improves to 7-1 on season - Valley Times-News
Coming out of quarantine, the Lanett boys basketball team was on a mission. Even though it had missed about a month of the season, it wanted to prove it was one of the favorites to win the 2A championship. It started its 2021 schedule against area teams, handling them both easily. Lanett continued that trend […]ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys take care of Columbus - Valley Times-News
The last time the Lanett boys basketball team was on the court, they were in an overtime fight against Troup. Lanett was up heading into the fourth quarter but gave the lead up, eventually winning by six in overtime. In the Panthers’ 68-42 win against Columbus on Saturday, head coach Trentavious McCants wanted his team …ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys take care of Columbus - Valley Times-News
The last time the Lanett boys basketball team was on the court, they were in an overtime fight against Troup. Lanett was up heading into the fourth quarter but gave the lead up, eventually winning by six in overtime. In the Panthers’ 68-42 win against Columbus on Saturday, head coach Trentavious McCants wanted his team …ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys defeat Troup in overtime - Valley Times-News
By Kevin Eckleberry In an overtime thriller, it was the powerhouse Lanett Panthers outlasting the home-standing Troup Tigers 73-67 on Tuesday night. Lanett rallied from a five-point deficit late in regulation to tie it, and it outscored Troup 8-2 in the four-minute extra period. Kintavious Dozier hit a game-tying 3-pointer with 20 seconds left …ValleyTimesNews.com - Lanett boys begin McCants era on Tuesday at Troup - Valley Times-News
When the Lanett boys basketball team takes the floor on Tuesday, it will look almost completely different from the team that reached the state championship game in late February. The Panthers graduated four starters, two of which are now playing basketball at Jacksonville University, and long-time head coach Richard Carter decided to retire after a …The Times News - McCants ready for promotion - Valley Times-News
For the last six years, Trentavious McCants has been around Lanett athletics. But as of Monday, he is the Panthers’ newest head basketball coach. He started his Panther career as a junior varsity assistant coach, working under current JV coach Terrence Price. One year later, boys’ head basketball coach Richard Carter, a hall of famer, …