Nine Upstate teams had the chance to play for a berth in the state championship games at the Upper State Finals, held this weekend at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum. Five advanced to title games next week in Columbia.
Here’s a look at the weekend’s action:
FRIDAY NIGHT
Group AAAA Girls
Dorman got 20 points from sophomore center Ashlen Dewart and defeated South Pointe 55-45.
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Group AAAA Boys
Wren kept it close for most of the game, but Spartanburg’s Zycorrian Robinson hit three consecutive 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to quiet the Hurricanes. The Vikings advanced to Columbia with a 65-55 win.
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SATURDAY
Group A Girls
Christ Church Episcopal’s season ended as Shalika Smalls scored 38 points and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler dominated the second and third periods in a 62-47 victory.
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Group A Boys
Calhoun County extended its winning streak to 77 straight games and is one game away from a third straight state title after an 84-47 victory over Dixie. The Hornets end their season 17-5 after their deepest playoff run in more than 30 years. Dixie’s Yavario Smith led all scorers with 23 points in the losing effort.
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Group AA Girls
Keenan was too much for the Broome Centurions, claiming a 53-34 victory and ending Broome’s season
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Group AA Boys
The Southside Tigers rolled out to a big first-half lead and kept going in a dominating 75-40 victory over Keenan.
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Group AAA Girls
The J.L. Mann Lady Patriots will go for their third straight state Group AAA title after a 61-49 win over Blythewood. Mann faces Myrtle Beach in the Championship game.
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Group AAA Boys
Greenville vs. Chester
The Red Raiders will face Myrtle Beach for a state Group AAA title after beating Chester 68-53 on Saturday night.
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