Ashley Walker of North Augusta, center, drives between Westside defenders Mariah Randolph, left, Makyhia Paul, right, at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker of North Augusta, center, drives between Westside defenders Mariah Randolph, left, Makyhia Paul, right, at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Lady Jackets retain state crown after March 7 win

March 8, 2026·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: Lady Jackets retain state crown after March 7 win

COLUMBIA – The North Augusta Lady Jackets continued their domination on the court Saturday.

The defending SCHSL AAAA State championship kept their crown by defeating Westside 63-50 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7.

The Lady Jackets, who only lost one game during the regular season and went undefeated in region play, has captured seven state titles since 2017.

The first half of Saturday’s game was close with North Augusta taking two-point lead after the first quarter 19-17 and maintaining that lead at the half 26-24. The Lady Jackets broke away in the third stretching their lead to 44-34 gong into the final quarter.

Celena Grant of North Augusta dives for a loose ball at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Traeona Davis of North Augusta, left, grabs a rebound over Olivia Freeman of Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Ashley Walker of North Augusta, right, attempts a shot against Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Celena Grant of North Augusta, right, drives to the basket at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Kenedi Wright of North Augusta drives against Westside defenders at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker battles with Westside defender at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Ashley Walker of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot against Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Celena Grant of North Augusta, left, battles with Westside defender at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
The Lady Jackets celebrate a 63-50 win over Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The North Augusta Lady Jackets celebrate a 63-50 win over Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker celebrates a 63-50 win over Westside at the AAAA SCHSL State Championship game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on March 7, 2026. 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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