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State Round One Results (Boys)

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February 26, 2026

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The playoff brackets are set for the opening round of the state playoffs.

CLASS 5A

#2 Habersham Central 65, #3 Brunswick 60

The Raiders survive at home in a tough win over 3-seed Brunswick by a 65-60 final, getting back to the Sweet 16.

CLASS 3A

#11 Jefferson 63, #22 Westside, Augusta 48

The Dragons earned a 63-48 victory over Westside, Augusta in the opening round, as Darren Pinkard dropped in 22 points. Colton Grant added 12, Karter Shields 10, and nine from Griffin Drake.

#14 Dawson County 57, #19 Beach 53

The Tigers grabbed a huge home win over Beach, 57-53 to reach the Sweet 16. Dawson County got a go-ahead from Mason Harvey and closed it out at the line down the stretch. Harvey had 19 points, while Landon Lee had 13, and Cayson Chester and Jack Ledbetter 10 apiece.

#15 Westover 61, #18 Lumpkin County 51

Lumpkin County came up just short in a 61-51 final against Westover on the road. Jordan Richerson scored 25, while Jackson Pulley and Landon Pierce had eight apiece. The season comes to an end for the Indians.

CLASS 2A

#11 Franklin County 60, #22 Kendrick 54

The Lions reach the Sweet 16 with a close 60-54 win over 22-seed Kendrick. Franklin County moves on!

#7 Columbia 87, #26 Union County 45

Union County dropped an 87-45 final in the opening round, as the Panthers met the end of their season.

CLASS 1A DI

#2 Rabun County 80, #31 Chattooga 47

The Wildcats drilled pass Chattooga 80-47 in the opening round at home, reaching the Sweet 16 by no real surprise. Four players were in double figures, led by Huey Blalock’s 19 points (and nine assists and five steals). Trace Adcock had 18, Reed Burrell 15, and Hayes Free 13.

#9 Commerce 57, #24 Social Circle 48

The Tigers secured a tight 57-48 win over 24-seed Social Circle. Commerce rolls into the Sweet 16, and had 17 points from Essien Lockleer, 15 from Maki Mitchell, and seven from Zavion Smith.

#1 Vidalia 64, #32 Banks County 48

The Leopards saw their season come to a close in a 64-48 final at top-seeded Vidalia. Banks County was actually ahead 33-30 at the half, but went scoreless for nearly six minutes to start the second half.