Class 2A: Upper State/Lower State Championship Games

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class 2A State Upper State/Lower State Championship Games will surely have some new faces this time around this year. Some programs will be making their 1st time appearances. What teams will be playing on Tuesday in Florence?<strong><em> SUBSCRIBE today and use the passcode "Swanny30" at checkout to save 30% off your first billing cycle. #RecruitThePalmettoState #TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Andrew Jackson HS (Kershaw) vs Atlantic Collegiate Academy (Conway) </em></strong> 4:30 P.M. at the Florence Center </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Jackson HS Volunteers</strong> (20-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach - Danny Wright </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong> - Whale Branch HS 95-47, Manning HS 67-55 and Hampton County HS 59-54 (Overtime). The Volunteers have won 18 games in a row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2742771,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-09-31-0890PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/eZy-Watermark_21-01-2025_01-09-31-0890PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2742771" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1630005' first='Bryce' last='Peterson']</strong> a left-handed guard makes the engine go for the Volunteers. He's currently averaging 16 ppg and 4 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1487224' first='Zeke' last='Clyburn']</strong> brings a double-double to the table for the Volunteers each night with 12.4 ppg and 10.6 rebounds. Junior guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2746118' first='Damias' last='Seegars']</strong> contributes 11.9 ppg a night while forward<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1630004' first='Jykevius' last='Johnson'] </strong>adds 11 ppg and 8.2 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Atlantic Collegiate Academy</strong> Armada (Conway) (22-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach - Tanner Massey </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong> - Cheraw HS 89-47, Bridges Prep 68-35 and Mullins HS 67-42. The Armada have won 13 games in a row. Atlantic Collegiate has 3 losses this season all by 2 points - 6 points total. Atlantic Collegiate Academy is currently in it's 2nd year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2770450,"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_08-02-2025_01-53-23-8840PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/eZy-Watermark_08-02-2025_01-53-23-8840PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2770450" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Armada has a very well-balanced roster. Senior forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1158878' first='Jamie' last='Brooks']</strong> leads the way at 15 ppg, 8.9 rebounds and 2 assists this season. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1172891' first='Jaylen' last='Bellamy']</strong> a left-handed guard adds 11.8 ppg and 3.8 rebounds a night. Freshman point guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2456044' first='Anton' last='Daniels']</strong> directs traffic while scoring 7.8 ppg and 2.9 assists each game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2712172,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-04-10-5140AM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_31-12-2024_01-04-10-5140AM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2712172" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1485126' first='CJ' last='Hemingway']</strong> is a combo forward who tends to play inside-out at times. Hemingway is averaging 7.7 ppg and 5.9 rebounds for the Armada. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2532832' first='Justin' last='Bellamy'] </strong>provides 6.2 ppg while sophomore guard<strong> </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381316' first='<strong>Seeger' last='Medalie</strong>'] contributes 6 ppg a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Liberty HS vs High Point Academy </strong></em>(Spartanburg) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liberty HS Red Devils</strong> (13-15) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach Brenden Marcell </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong> - Fairfield Central HS 43-41, Chesnee HS 54-52 and Central HS (Pageland) 53-44. The Red Devils are in the Elite 8 for the first time since 1997 and 1st trip ever to the Final 4. Liberty HS has traveled 1,071 miles so far this post season play. The Red Devils have played all their post season games on the road. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2685012,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-04-50-4470PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_07-12-2024_09-04-50-4470PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2685012" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2459702' first='Kendrick' last='Jackson'] </strong>a junior guard-wing is averaging 15.2 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2721013' first='Logan' last='Smith']</strong> had a very solid on the gridiron as a Quarterback brings production around the paint area. Logan is averaging 10.2 ppg, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 steals this season. <strong>Zach Welborn</strong> will look to add some muscle down low with his 8 ppg and 5.7 rebounds. The Red Devils are truly the Underdog here today. Liberty HS has lost already twice to High Point Academy this season 90-52 and 71-48. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>High Point Academy Grizzlies</strong> (26-3) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Head Coach - Lee Sartor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#TheRoadToFlorence</em></strong> - Chesterfield HS 68-45, Clinton HS 67-48 and Batesburg-Leesville HS 84-51. The Grizzlies are averaging 74.5 ppg this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2687700,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_06-12-2024_10-04-23-0650PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_06-12-2024_10-04-23-0650PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2687700" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Grizzlies have a lot of options to throw at their opponents each game night. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679972' first='J'sean' last='Sanders']</strong> a forward leads the way at 15.9 ppg, 7.8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2443446' first='Chonci' last='Miller']</strong> a Dorman HS transfer adds 11.2 ppg and 5.5 rebounds. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393871' first='Jaden' last='McNeil']</strong> a guard adds 10.3 ppg and 3.3 assists for the Grizzlies. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2687699,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_06-12-2024_10-03-53-2210PM.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/eZy-Watermark_06-12-2024_10-03-53-2210PM.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2687699" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2314654' first='Chris' last='Copeland']</strong> spearheads some more guards averaging 9.7 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. <strong>Trapp Morman</strong> adds 9.3 ppg and 3.8 assists. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2692025' first='Joc' last='Miller']</strong> contributes 7.9 ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Grizzlies team has plenty of depth to take it home this season in Class 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->