PRICHARD – The Gulf Shores Dolphins captured their first basketball area championship in school history with a 57-43 win over Vigor on Tuesday.

The Dolphins improved to 16-6 overall and 5-0 in 5A Area 2 in head coach Dru Powell’s first season at “The Tank.”

Gulf Shores will host the area tournament starting February 5.

Brandon Gottfried had a double-double in the win over Vigor. He had a game-high 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the Dolphins.

Bryan Beviacqua added 19 points for Gulf Shores.

The Dolphins host Foley on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Girls

Vigor 41,

Gulf Shores 35

PRICHARD – The Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins fell to Vigor 41-35 in 5A Area 2 play on Tuesday night.

Laura Peavy led Gulf Shores with 11 points in the loss.

Gulf Shores fell to 10-11 overall and 3-2 in area play.

The Lady Dolphins will host Foley on Tuesday at 6 p.m.