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High School Hoops: Monday's Thrillers, Tuesday's Must-Watch- BC Jones Drops 49

By Prep Sports Report | February 11, 2025

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The Region Tournaments tipped off last night, showcasing exciting games and remarkable individual performances throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Benedictine triumphed over New Hampstead in a thrilling overtime match, while South Effingham narrowly defeated Glynn Academy. On the girls' side, South Effingham bested Statesboro, and Richmond Hill achieved a significant victory against Valdosta. 

One of those thrillers was in overtime, with Benedictine defeating New Hampstead 81-78 in overtime. Senior Caleb Jones was the man for the Cadets, scoring a game-high 49 points! BC will play in the region tournament championship game against Warner Robins on Wednesday night. Also, South Effingham boys edged Glynn Academy, 63-61, and the Lady Mustangs beat Statesboro 36-31, and the #5 seeded Islands High School Sharks knocked off #4 seeded Groves 72-63

Tonight, more games will be taken to the hardwood, with crucial Region 1 matchups in GHSA Class 6A, 5A, and 3A. Richmond Hill and Colquitt County tip off in Valdosta, while South Effingham and Evans battle for a spot in the next round. Over in Class A, Savannah Christian faces Savannah Country Day, and St. Vincent's takes on Woodville-Tompkins in girls' action.

Expect intensity, upsets, and big-time performances with playoff spots on the line! Stay tuned for full recaps and highlights from tonight's high-stakes showdowns! 

FINAL SCORES 

Monday, February 10

GHSA Class 6A Girls – Region 1 

Richmond Hill 46, Valdosta 35

GHSA Class 5A Boys – Region 1

Glynn Academy 63, South Effingham 61

GHSA Class 5A Girls – Region 1

South Effingham 36, Statesboro 31

GHSA Class 4A Boys – Region 1 

Benedictine 81, New Hampstead 78 (OT)

GHSA Class 3A Boys – Region 3

Johnson-Savannah 59, Southeast Bulloch 41

Islands 72, Groves 63

GHSA Class A D2 Girls - Region 3

McIntosh Co. Academy 37, Savannah High 29

GIAA A NON-Region

Robert Toombs Christian Academy 58, Memorial Day 37 (Boys)

Memorial Day School 44, Citizens Christian 41 (Girls)

SCISA Non-region

Patrick Henry 65, Bethesda 62

 

TUESDAY SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 11  

GHSA Class 6A Boys – Region 1 (At Valdosta)  

#5 Richmond Hill at #4 Colquitt County  

#6 Camden County at #3 Lowndes  

GHSA Class 5A Boys – Region 1  

#4S South Effingham at #3N Evans – 6:00 PM  

#4N Effingham County at #3S Statesboro – 6:00 PM  

GHSA Class 5A Girls – Region 1  

#5 South Effingham at #3N Greenbrier – 6:00 PM  

#4N Effingham County at #3S Glynn Academy – 6:00 PM  

GHSA Class 3A Boys – Region 3  

#1A Windsor Forest vs. #4B Johnson-Savannah – 7:00 PM (At Liberty County)  

#2B Beach vs. #3A Long County – 7:00 PM (At Jenkins)  

#1B Calvary Day vs. #5B Islands – 7:00 PM (At Calvary Day)  

#2A Liberty County vs. #3B Jenkins – 7:00 PM (At Windsor Forest)  

GHSA Class A D-I Boys – Region 3 (At Savannah Country Day)

#3 Savannah Christian vs. #6 Savannah Country Day – 8:30 PM

GHSA Class A D-I Girls – Region 3 (At Savannah Country Day)

#3 St. Vincent's vs. #6 Woodville-Tompkins – 7:00 PM

GHSA Class A D-II Boys – Region 3 (At Jenkins County)

#4 Screven County vs. #5 Jenkins County/#8 Claxton – 5:30 PM

#3 Bryan County vs. #6 Portal/#7 Metter – 8:30 PM

PHOTO: Prep Sports Report and Benedictine Military School website

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