Ashley Walker attempts a shot in the second half against Gray Collegiate in the 3rd round of the SCHSL State Championship. The Jackets defeated Gray Collegiate 62-28 and secure a spot in the Lower State final in Florence SC. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker attempts a shot in the second half against Gray Collegiate in the 3rd round of the SCHSL State Championship. The Jackets defeated Gray Collegiate 62-28 and secure a spot in the Lower State final in Florence SC. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Lady Jackets head to lower state playoffs after Feb. 23 win

February 24, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

NORTH AUGUSTA – North Augusta’s Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Gray Collegiate 62-28 Monday, Feb. 23 to secure a spot in the Lower State final Friday in Florence.

North Augusta upped its record to 26-1 with the lone loss coming during the second game of the season. The Lady ‘Jackets are 14-0 in the region.

Celena Grant of North Augusta, left, and Zaria Thompson of Gray Collegiate battle for a rebound in the third round of the SCHSL State Championship. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Jada Vansickle of Gray Collegiate, left, and Kenedi Wright of North Augusta battle for a loose ball in the third round of the SCHSL State Championship. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Jada Vansickle of Gray Collegiate, left, and Kenedi Wright of North Augusta battle for a loose ball in the third round of the SCHSL State Championship. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker attempts a shot in the second half against Gray Collegiate in the third round of the SCHSL State Championship. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including 11 in 2025 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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