SCISA State Tourney: Class 2A-3A Semifinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The SCISA Class 2A and 3A Semifinals took place at Wilson Hall on Thursday evening. What teams punched a ticket to Saturday at the Sumter County Civic Center to play for the Championship? Read more inside right here on your leader for basketball coverage in the Palmetto State all year long. <strong><em>SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Generals Blitz Rebels</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cathedral Academy is headed back to the SCISA Class 2A State Championship on Saturday after defeating Thomas Heyward Academy on Thursday. The Generals led from the get-go and cruised to an 82-51 win. The Generals move to (28-12) on the season under Head Coach Blake Ferguson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2783900,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-29-14-6180AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-29-14-6180AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2783900" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1982066' first='AJ' last='Gresham']</strong> a senior guard led the way with 20 points. AJ was able to score the rock from all 3 levels at times today. Gresham a UNSIGNED senior is averaging 14.4 ppg after missing time this season with an injury. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2716385' first='Dominic' last='Felix']</strong> a very high academic kid in the classroom finished with 16 points. Felix can step out and knockdown the 3-ball on occasion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2783903,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-59-8890AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-59-8890AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2783903" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669880' first='Bryce' last='Ward']</strong> finished with a modest 14 points in the win. Ward an exciting sophomore guard has been the leader all year for the Generals averaging 20.8 ppg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rebels couldn't get on track all night long. Junior left-handed guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1814460' first='Tony' last='O'Banner']</strong> finished with 9 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Warriors Move onto Saturday</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors have a date on Saturday in the SCISA Class 2A State Championship Game with Cathedral Academy. The Warriors defeated Bethesda Academy (Savannah, GA) on Thursday 73-58 to advance to the State Championship Game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2784015,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-27-1100AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-27-1100AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2784015" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Warriors had 4 players score in double-digits along the way. Senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175542' first='Hayden' last='McClung']</strong> finished with 23 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2783905,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-43-1590AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-43-1590AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2783905" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Left-handed <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1916763' first='Vashahd' last='Schofield']</strong> finished with 14 points and 17 rebounds. Schofield can play a little bit everywhere on the floor at times. He handled the rock up the floor and posted up defenders. Vashahd plays the game with a very aggressive mindset at times and competitive edge on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1354733' first='Gage' last='Dicks']</strong> and guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2175553' first='Oliver' last='Barnes'] </strong>both finished with 13 points apiece in the win. <strong>Hall Sease</strong> played big in the middle at times while staying active on both ends of the court. He finished with 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks in the win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>SCISA Class 3A Semifinals</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Golden Eagles Soar to Championship Game</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Pee Dee Academy had no problems on the Thursday in the Semifinals with Spartanburg Day. The Golden Eagles advance to the SCISA Class 3A State Championship Game after beating the Griffins 51-27. Pee Dee Academy jumped out to a 28-10 lead at the halftime break and never looked back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coastal Carolina University Baseball signee <strong>Colby Richardson</strong> led the way with 19 points. Richardson a left-handed guard connected on 4 three-pointers long the way. <strong>Ethan Carroll</strong> a forward finished with 12 points. Carroll scored all of his buckets around the cylinder for the Golden Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2784003' first='Ron' last='Rank']</strong> a left-handed shooting guard led the Griffins in defeat with 17 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1806881' first='Payne' last='Wood']</strong> finished his career with 8 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Dolphins Back in State Championship Game</em></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hilton Head Prep had little trouble with Orangeburg Prep last night at the Sumter County Civic Center. The Dolphins will return to the SCISA Class 3A State Championship on Saturday after defeating the Indians 76-45 last night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1501794' first='Ty' last='Harpring']</strong> a UNSIGNED Senior finished with 36 points while connecting on (8-13) three pointers along the way. Harpring has a smooth guard and great shooting mechanics. He understands on where to be on the floor at all times to make a play for himself or his teammates. The Dolphins (24-4) as a team connected on (15-36) from downtown last night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2784018,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-10-2510AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-28-10-2510AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2784018" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior guard <strong>Brendan Moore</strong> finished with 12 points while senior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2762856' first='Billy' last='Barron']</strong> added 11 points in the lopsided win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2783912,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-27-35-7340AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_21-02-2025_09-27-35-7340AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2783912" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Orangeburg Prep Indians finished the season at (18-5). Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2292901' first='Avery' last='Ravenell']</strong> finished with 23 points. Junior left-handed forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687284' first='T' last='Riley']</strong> added 9 points and 15 rebounds in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->