SCHSL: Class 5A Quarterfinals
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The table is set in Class 5A for the Upper and Lower State Championship Games. Who will be playing come this Saturday in the Final 4? Read more inside right here. Lower State Bracket Dutch Fork defeated the Sumter HS…
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Continue ReadingThe table is set in Class 5A for the Upper and Lower State Championship Games. Who will be playing come this Saturday in the Final 4? Read more inside right here.
Lower State Bracket
Dutch Fork defeated the Sumter HS Gamecocks 56-48 to advance to the Florence Center on Saturday night. The Silver Foxes were led in scoring by Houston Jones Houston Jones 6'4" | SG Dutch Fork | 2022 State SC with 28 points. Jones will play at Presbyterian College next season. The Silver Foxes were 15-16 from the free throw line in the game.
The Sumter HS Gamecocks finished the season at (24-5) this season. Nakeem Isaac Nakeem Isaac 6'4" | SF Sumter | 2022 State SC led the way with 19 points while Ahmari Samuel Ahmari Samuel 6'3" | CG Sumter | 2022 State SC chipped in with 11 points.
The Fort Dorchester Patriots were upset last season by River Bluff HS in the opening round of the state playoffs. This season the Patriots defeated the Lexington HS Wildcats 47-45 to advance to the Florence Center on Saturday evening to play Dutch Fork HS. The Patriots move to (24-1) on the season and have a current 13 game winning streak. This will be the first time in school history playing in the Lower State Championship Game.
Demetris McKelvey Demetris McKelvey 6'6" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC led the way with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Daniel Lee Daniel Lee 6'2" | SF Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC added 11 points and O’Marion Green O’Marion Green 5'11" | SG Fort Dorchester | 2022 State SC chipped in with 6 points.
The Wildcats finished the season at (15-13). Sophomore Cameron Scott Cameron Scott 6'6" | SG Lexington | 2024 State #23 Nation SC led the way with 16 points while Jose Figueroa Jose Figueroa 6'5" | SF Lexington | 2023 State SC added 8 points.
Upper State Bracket
The Mauldin HS Mavericks won in dramatic fashion last night defeating the Dorman HS Cavaliers. The Mavericks won 69-68 on a last second 3-pointer made by Caleb Byrd Caleb Byrd 6'1" | PG Mauldin | 2022 State SC at the buzzer to advance to the Upper State Championship Game on Saturday. Byrd and teammate Drake Downs Drake Downs 6'8" | PF Mauldin | 2022 State SC both finished the night with 22 points apiece.
USC Upstate signee Jordyn Surratt Jordyn Surratt 6'6" | SF Dorman | 2022 State SC finished with 18 points for the Cavaliers. Alabama recruit Noah Clowney Noah Clowney 6'10" | PF Dorman | 2022 State #78 Nation SC scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in defeat for Dorman HS.
The Ridge View HS Blazers will be matched up with Mauldin HS on Saturday evening at Bob Jones University. The Blazers had no troubles with Fort Mill HS in a 63-44 win. The Blazers were led in scoring by Greg Jackson Greg Jackson 6'10" | PF Ridge View | 2023 SC with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Xavier Moultrie Xavier Moultrie 5'11" | PG Ridge View | 2022 State SC added 14 points while post player Donovan Rivers Donovan Rivers 6'8" | PF The Skill Factory | 2023 GA added 10 points.
Lower State Championship
Dutch Fork HS vs Fort Dorchester HS – Saturday February 26, At Florence Center – Florence
Upper State Championship
Mauldin HS vs Ridge View HS – Saturday February 26, At Bob Jones University – Greenville