Aldrion Jones of Westside holds up the state championship trophy after the Patriots win the Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Westside defeated Toombs County 64-29.
March 7, 2024·Mike Adams·Comments Off on Westside cruises to third state basketball title
MACON — With their eyes on their third consecutive state title, the Westside Patriots came out shooting, drawing first blood less than 30 seconds into their match with Toombs County March 7 and setting the pace for their 64-29 victory.
They dominated the court from the start putting up the first 10 points of the game and never looking back. They led 16-7 at the end of the first period and 31-14 at the half.
By the top of the fourth quarter, Westside had widened its margin to 30 with a score of 54-24.
Lavonta Ivery led the way with 14 points in the victory and Jarious Adkinson scored 11.
Bobby Blackwell of Westside dunks against Toombs at the Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Westside defeated Toombs County 64-29. Montreal Jackson, center, of Westside attempts a shot between Toombs County defenders Demetrius Cutler. left, and Dominic Eason at the Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Westside defeated Toombs County 64-29. Dontrell Jackson, left, and his teammate Lavonta Ivery celebrate the Patriots Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Westside defeated Toombs County 64-29.Westside Head Coach Jerry Hunter celebrate their third straight Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Patriot fans celebrate another state title at the Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Westside defeated Toombs County 64-29.Dontrell Jackson of Westside attempts a shot against Toombs County’s Marion James at the Class AA Georgia Basketball State Championship game on March 7, 2024 in Macon, Ga. Mike Adams/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.
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