Bethesda Academy made it three in a row Monday night, defeating Beaufort Academy 62-33 to win the SCISA 2A Region III boys basketball championship.
The Blazers took control early and never let go, using strong defense to hold Beaufort Academy to 33 points. Bethesda pushed the lead to double digits in the second half and pulled away to secure its third straight region title.
Jordan Turner led Bethesda with 15 points, and Zavier Dorsey added 10.
Bethesda Academy now moves on to the state playoffs looking to build on another championship season. (Information via WJCL Sports Director Amy Zimmer.)
Region Tournaments and State Playoffs Underway
Region tournaments and state playoffs are now in full swing across GHSA, GIAA, and SCISA, with several Savannah-area teams competing for championships and state berths.
GHSA Class 6A Region 1
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Richmond Hill at Colquitt County
Tift County at Camden County, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19 (at Lowndes)
Valdosta vs. Camden County/Tift County winner, 5:30 p.m.
Lowndes vs. Colquitt County/Richmond Hill winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 (at Lowndes)
Consolation, 4 p.m.
Championship, 5:30 p.m.
GHSA Class 1A Division I Region 3 (at Vidalia)
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Savannah Country Day at Toombs County, 5:30 p.m.
Savannah Christian vs. Woodville-Tompkins, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Swainsboro vs. Savannah Christian/Woodville winner, 5:30 p.m.
Vidalia vs. Savannah Country Day/Toombs winner, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
Consolation, 5:30 p.m.
Championship, 8:30 p.m.
GHSA Class 1A Division II Region (at Metter)
Bryan County opened the tournament with a 64-47 win over Jenkins County.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Metter vs. Bryan County, 5:30 p.m.
Savannah vs. McIntosh County Academy/Claxton winner, 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Portal vs. Savannah/MCA/Claxton winner, 5:30 p.m.
Screven County vs. Metter/Bryan County winner, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20
Consolation, 5:30 p.m.
Championship, 8:30 p.m.
GIAA State Playoffs
Class AAA Girls — Tuesday, Feb. 17
St. Andrew’s hosts Tift Area, 6 p.m.
Class A Boys — Wednesday, Feb. 18
Memorial Day hosts Grace Christian
Class A Girls — Friday, Feb. 20
Memorial Day vs. Crisp/John Hancock winner at Stratford Academy
Class AAA Boys — Saturday, Feb. 21
St. Andrew’s vs. Frederica/Piedmont winner
SCISA State Playoffs
Bethesda Academy will open the SCISA state playoffs on Feb. 20. Brackets have not yet been released.
With region titles on the line and state playoffs beginning, it’s the most exciting time of the season and several Savannah area teams are still chasing playoff births and state championships.
Schedules and playoff information via sandy’sspiel.com, GIAA website, and individual school social media pages.
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