Butler wins, Westside takes region championship; other SCHSL prep scores

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Friday night in the two-state area teams went head to head on the hardwood, some even picked up some hardware.

GHSA:

Josey high school was overflowing with fans Friday night for a double-header championship. First up was the girls. Butler and Josey met for the third time this season. No meeting prior had as much at stake than this meeting on Josey’s home court. Butler girls fought their way to a 12 point lead in the second half. Trailing 46-38, the Lady Eagles went on a burst that put them within distance of the Lady Bulldogs with just 5 minutes left to play. Butler held strong and didn’t let up. The Lady Bulldogs went the distance coming out on top 63-54. The Lady Bulldogs beat out two top tier opponents in back to back days. It is also the second year in a row that the No.1 Josey was upset in the final round.

Westside and Thomson’s match-up lived up to the hype but lost its heartbeat in the second half. A five point difference at halftime ended up becoming a blazing 20 point lead in the fourth quarter. Westside walks away with a commanding win 67-41 in Region 4-AA.

Over at Cross Creek for a Razorback back-to-back: Janya Wiley hit a dime from outside the arc three minutes into the fourth quarter to find the separation they needed over Morgan County. The Lady Razorbacks secured their 5th consecutive championship, taking it 44-40. On the boys side, ARC and Cross Creek didn’t leave much breathing room. The anticipated match-up went down to the wire. Cross Creek ultimately won-out 59-54, making the Razorbacks the Region 4-AAA champions.

Grovetown didn’t lock down home court advantage while having five more region wins than Evans. Instead, it was the Knights who were able to lead the charge. While it was Warriors versus Knights, the game was anything but medieval. Grovetown found an early lead and held on tight, the Warriors picked up their third straight region title, taking the win back home 64 to 43.

SCHSL:

GIRLS

North Augusta 43 / Greer 35

Christ the Church 74 / McCormick 43

Denmark-Olar 68 / C.A. Johnson 7

Carvers Bay 51 / Bamberg-Ehrhardt 39

BOYS

Fox Creek 49 / Landrum 44

Strom Thurmond 51 / Greer Middle 37

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