Kenedi Wright of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot against Westside during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
February 21, 2024·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: Lady Jackets repeat title bid denied
NORTH AUGUSTA – North Augusta’s Lady Yellow Jackets’ season ended Feb. 21 as Westside won a defensive battle 44-30 in the quarterfinals of the high school basketball tournament.
North Augusta won the state title in 2023 as well as from 2017 to 2020. Westside will head to the semifinals. The title game will be played in Florence next week.
Ashley Walker of North Augusta attempts a shot against Westside during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsKenedi Wright, of North Augusta, right, drives up court against KiKi Gregory of Westside during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.North Augusta Head Coach Al Young encourages his players late in the game against Westside on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Messiah Williams of North Augusta, left, grabs a rebound away from Khalia Hartwell of Westside during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Celena Grant of North Augusta, (23), drives between Westside defenders Kyhia Paul, (12) and Asia Clinkscales (3) of Westside during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.North Augusta’s Celena Grant, right, and Jamiah Williams of Westside battle for a rebound during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.Madison McCain of North Augusta, left, and Khalia Hartwell of Westside, right, battle for a loose ball during the quarterfinal playoff matchup on Feb. 21, 2024 at North Augusta High School. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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