Savannah Area Basketball: Memorial Day Wins State Title; Sweet 16 Continues Today
Savannah-area teams had a big night Friday, and more state playoff games are set for today.
Memorial Day School won the GIAA Class A girls state championship with a 51-38 win over Citizens’ Christian Academy at Columbus State. In the boys championship, St. Andrew’s finished as state runner-up after a 61-40 loss to Brookwood.
In the GHSA girls playoffs, Jenkins advanced with a 58-41 win over Lumpkin County. Bryan County fell to Brooks County, 53-47, and Savannah Country Day lost to Whitefield Academy, 70-40.
Here is a look at Friday’s final scores and today’s schedule.
FRIDAY’S FINAL SCORES
GIAA Class A Girls State Championship
Memorial Day 51, Citizens’ Christian Academy 38
GIAA AAA Boys State Championship
Brookwood 61, St. Andrew’s 40
GHSA Class 3A Girls — Sweet 16
Jenkins 58, Lumpkin County 41
GHSA Class A Division II Girls — Sweet 16
Brooks County 53, Bryan County 47
GHSA Class A-3A Private Girls — Sweet 16
Whitefield Academy 70, Savannah Country Day 40
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
Saturday, Feb. 28
GHSA Boys — Sweet 16
Savannah Christian at Mt. Vernon, 4:30 p.m.
Savannah High at Turner County, 6 p.m.
Greater Atlanta Christian at Calvary Day, 5 p.m.
Tri-Cities at Bradwell, 7 p.m.
GHSA Girls — Sweet 16
Tri-Cities at Bradwell, 5:30 p.m.
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