Local results for Feb. 11

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL

RS-M HS 61,

North HS 58

Bradshae Jeffery scored 22 points to help Ridge Spring-Monetta’s boys’ basketball team defeat North High School in the regular season finale for both teams. The Trojans finished 14-10 overall and 9-7 in Region 4-A play, tying with Hunter-Kinard-Tyler for fourth in the region and the playoff spot that comes with such a finish.

RS-M will play H-K-T tonight at Blackville-Hilda with a playoff spot on the line.

In Friday’s game, Mike Jones added 17 points, while Chris Oakman scored 12. Justin Millhouse was the fourth player in double figures with 10 points.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

RS-M HS 57,

North HS 36

Shay Freeman led Ridge Spring-Monetta (17-8, 10-6 Region 4-A) with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven steals and four blocks. Ty’Miyah Tyler also scored in double digits with 13 points, and Tiffany Gomillion scored seven points, five rebounds and five steals.

The Trojans will hit the road for the first round of the Class A playoffs on Monday at 6:30 p.m. to play CA Johnson.

Crusader girls’ squad heading to title game

The South Aiken Baptist varsity girls won their first ever regular season championship Thursday, Feb. 9 on their home court.  South Aiken Baptist Christian School Crusaders, hosting this year’s tournament, beat the Covenant Classical Eagles by a score of 44-35.  

The Lady Crusaders play again Tuesday for the tournament championship. Leading scorers were Kaitlyn Lawless with 18 points, Lea Ann Gossett with 12, Elizabeth Gochicoa with 8 and outstanding defense and teamwork by the entire team.