SCISA State Tourney: Class 4A Semifinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The field is set for the SCISA State Tourney Class 4A Semifinals. Prep Hoops was in attendance here in Sumter for the action. What teams made it to the Semifinals? Read more about it right here on your #1 source 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>Lions Win in Overtime</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Augusta Christian (Martinez, GA) will advance to the SCISA Class 4A State Championship on Friday after defeating Pinewood Prep 82-71 in Overtime. The game was tied at 69-69 at the end of regulation. The Lions currently have a 24-game winning streak to date. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300731' first='Bryce' last='Reynierson'] </strong>came up big for the Lions by scoring 37 points tonight. Bryce was scoring from all over the court. He scored with a short jump hook, put backs on the glass, jumpers on the floor and just all out HUSTLE. He was relentless on the glass and just outworking his opponent at times tonight. Bryce played with a very competitive edge and was determined to win this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782176,"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_20-02-2025_06-46-23-6000AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-46-23-6000AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782176" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412819' first='Ty' last='Shine']</strong> has grown up a bit from last year with his frame. Shine just a sophomore plays very composed and really shows to have great body control to the cup. He can score the ball from all 3 levels on the floor when it comes to knocking down the 3-ball, hitting a mid-range jumper or simply finishing at the rack. Ty finished with 18 points tonight in the Lions win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782177,"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_20-02-2025_06-46-07-2880AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-46-07-2880AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782177" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2478626' first='Uzziah' last='Morton']</strong> is a big, bodied post player for the Lions. He has slimmed down with his weight and was quite effective at times tonight. He finished with 10 points in the win. Morton has a soft set of hands and a soft touch from the foul line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782172,"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_20-02-2025_06-47-10-1700AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-47-10-1700AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782172" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669895' first='Jonathan' last='Slawson']</strong> scored 25 points in the defeat for Pinewood Prep today. Slawson scored several of his baskets in transition leaking out at times. The crafty Slawson really logged a lot of minutes and rarely went off the floor today. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782173,"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_20-02-2025_06-46-54-5800AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-46-54-5800AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782173" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2279025' first='Kais' last='Parris']</strong> finished the night with 18 points for the Panthers. Parris was able to slash to the rack and score around the paint area. He did step-out and connect on some perimeter jumpers along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2674162' first='Tre' last='Green']</strong> a sophomore guard added 11 points for the Panthers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cyclones Upend Skyhawks</em></strong>: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Porter Gaud Cyclones moved to (21-5) on the season under Head Coach John Pearson. The Cyclones defeated Hammond 49-45 to advance to the SCISA Class 4A State Championship on Friday to play Augusta Christian. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782169,"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_20-02-2025_06-51-36-0040AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-51-36-0040AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782169" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cyclones were led in scoring by senior guards <strong>John-[player_tooltip player_id='1543485' first='Michael' last='Jenkins']</strong> and guard <strong>Griffin Ferraro</strong> both with 15 points apiece. Jenkins came up big down the stretch with some big shots made. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398923' first='Kateaux' last='Miller']</strong> added 8 points while <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2698335' first='Banks' last='Butler']</strong> added 7 points in the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Skyhawks suffered a setback when sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1811633' first='<strong>Jackson' last='Ross</strong>'] fouled out with 4:49 left in the game while trailing 45-38 to the Cyclones. Ross would finish the night with 6 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2782165,"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_20-02-2025_06-51-57-0600AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_20-02-2025_06-51-57-0600AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2782165" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1303625' first='Daylin' last='Haltiwanger']</strong> a left-handed junior played the game all night long going to the basket. Daylin really likes to get downhill and excelling in the transition game. He shows to have a very quick 1st step to the bucket. Daylin scored through contact on drives to the bucket and constantly plays around the ball at all times. He finished with 17 points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1578619' first='Jaiden' last='Haltiwanger'] </strong>a Citadel football signee added 15 points for the Skyhawks. [player_tooltip player_id='2729803' first='Mekhi' last='Smith-Brown'] wrapped up his career with 7 points tonight for the Skyhawks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>SCISA Class 4A State Championship</strong></em>: Augusta Christian (27-2) vs Porter Gaud (21-5) on Friday at the Sumter County Civic Center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->