The Sweet 16 games are in the books. Here’s what happened…
Girls
CLASS 3A
#1 Monroe 61, #17 White County 38
After a tight first quarter, Monroe pulled away in a 61-38 win over White County. The Lady Warriors got 14 from Ansleigh Vandiver and 12 from Ella Kate Shedd.
#3 Jenkins 58, #19 Lumpkin County 41
The Lady Indians dropped their Sweet 16 game, 58-41 at 3-seeded Jenkins. That ends Lumpkin County’s season.
CLASS 2A
#20 Coahulla Creek 59, #29 Franklin County 55
Hats off to Franklin County, again nearly playing the role of spoiler. The Lady Lions lost 59-55 in a very tight game, ending their season.
#7 Thomson 46, #10 Union County 33
Union County dropped a road game to 7-seed Thomson in the Sweet 16 by a 46-33 final. This marks the end of the season for the Lady Panthers.
CLASS 1A DI
#7 Rabun County 56, #10 Model 43
The Lady Wildcats cruised through most of the contest, leading by as many as 20 points in a 56-43 final. Addy Beth Owens scored 14, while Conley Spivey added 12 and Adelyn Thompson 10. Millie Southards chipped in with eight, and Rabun County moves on to its third straight Elite 8.
#4 Vidalia 54, #20 Commerce 33
The amazing season comes to a close for Commerce, as the Lady Tigers fell 54-33 on the road against a great Vidalia team.
#6 Bacon County 45, #22 Banks County 43
After holding a 23-19 halftime lead, the Lady Leopards fell in a heartbreaker 45-43 at Bacon County, ending Banks County’s season.
GIAA CLASS 4A
#9 Tallulah Falls 53, @ #8 King’s Academy 43
BOYS
CLASS 5A
#1 Woodward Academy 70, #2 Habersham Central 52
The Raiders fought hard in a 70-52 loss in the Sweet 16 at Woodward Academy. This marks the end of the season for Habersham Central.
CLASS 3A
#6 East Hall 73, #11 Jefferson 49
Playing each other for the fourth time this year, the Vikings have now won the last two and most meaningful ones. East Hall won the region title game over Jefferson, and now takes a 73-49 win in the Sweet 16. This is the end of the season for the Dragons.
#3 Calhoun 61, #14 Dawson County 52
The Tigers lost a close battle, 61-52 at 3-seed Calhoun, ending Dawson’s season in the Sweet 16.
CLASS 2A
#6 KIPP 93, #11 Franklin County 59
KIPP defeated Franklin County 93-59 in the Sweet 16, ending the Lions’ season.
CLASS 1A DI
#2 Rabun County 84, #15 Heard County 52
The Wildcats didn’t let Heard County stay in the game long. By the second quarter, it was pretty well out of reach. Hayes Free had 29 points, with three deep shots and four dunks. Trace Adcock had 18 points, all coming from his six 3-pointers.
#9 Commerce 53, #8 Swainsboro 39
The Tigers won 53-39 to advance with a great win at Swainsboro. Maki Mitchell had 19 points and six boards, while Essien Lockleer had nine points, eight steals, seven assists, and five rebounds. Bryson Parks added eight points and Ty Sorrells seven.
GIAA CLASS 4A
#4 Bethlehem Christian 55, #5 Tallulah Falls 47
