The Pooler Recreation 12u boys won the Georgia Recreation and Parks Assocation (GRPA) 12u Boys Basketball State Championship on March 7 at the Clarence Morgan Complex in Effingham County.
Pooler won the GRPA District tournament played Feb. 17-21 by defeating 12U teams from Richmond Hill, Ware County and Douglas /Coffee County to advance to the state tournament. In the state tournament, Pooler defeated Effingham County on March 6 and then had to win three games on March 7 to earn the state title.
Pooler earned victories over Stephens Countuy and Sumter for a berth in the championship game. In the state championship game, Pooler defeated Summerville by a score of 73-34.
It's the second state championship for this group of players coached by Chris Kirby and Tony Davis. They also won the GRPA 10u Boys state championship in 2024.
Pooler Recreation 12U Boys roster:
Andrew Davidson
Miles Davis
Hudson Duncan
Cristian Meraz
Cam Pennamon
Ty Thompson
Connor Vasquez
Brooks Whitaker
