News Summary
Andrew Jackson High School’s basketball teams are gearing up for the SCHSL 2025 Basketball Championships in Florence, SC. The girls’ team will face Lake City in the Class AA Lower State championship, while the boys’ team takes on Atlantic Collegiate Academy. Fans can catch the action live on the NFHS Network. The tournament runs until March 6, concluding with state championships for various classes. Andrew Jackson’s girls are coming off a dominant victory, while the boys look to improve after a narrow defeat.
Exciting Times in Florence, SC: Andrew Jackson High School Hits the Court!
This week, the spotlight shines brightly on Florence, SC, as basketball teams from across the state gear up to compete in the highly anticipated SCHSL 2025 Basketball Championships taking place at The Florence Center. With the thrill of the game in the air, the excitement is palpable for players, coaches, and fans alike!
Game Schedule: Who’s Playing When?
Andrew Jackson High School’s basketball teams are ready to showcase their talent. The action kicks off on Tuesday, March 4, with multiple matches on the schedule. First up, the girls’ Class AA Lower State championship will feature Andrew Jackson taking on Lake City at 3:00 p.m. ET. Hot on their heels, at 4:30 p.m., the boys from Andrew Jackson will face off against Atlantic Collegiate Academy in the Class AA Lower State championship.
If you can’t make it to The Florence Center, don’t worry! You can catch all the action live on the NFHS Network. This platform brings high school sports to fans across the nation, whether you’re watching on your computer, mobile device, or even your TV. It’s as easy as tuning in through your preferred app—available on iOS, Android, ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV.
Daily Updates and Championship Games
The excitement doesn’t stop on March 4, as the tournament continues to deliver thrilling matchups through March 6. Make sure to check for updated results daily, especially for the championship games. It’s a week packed with sports action!
Recap of Championship Action
Before getting into Andrew Jackson’s games, let’s take a quick look at the championship action from March 3. The day kicked off with the girls’ Class AAAA Lower State championship, where Lower Richland squared off against North Augusta at 3:00 p.m. This was followed by the boys’ Class AAAA Lower State championship featuring Wilson and North Augusta at 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the evening saw more thrilling games with Westside challenging South Pointe in the girls’ Class AAAA Upper State championship at 6:00 p.m., and Wren battling Lancaster in the boys’ Class AAAA Upper State championship at 7:30 p.m.
The excitement will continue on March 5, featuring various championships leading up to the grand finale on March 6, with State Championships for Girls Class A and Boys Class A, along with Girls Class AAA and Boys Class AAA later that evening.
Andrew Jackson’s Journey So Far
As we gear up for these upcoming games, let’s take a moment to celebrate Andrew Jackson’s recent success. On March 4, the Andrew Jackson girls’ team dominated Lake City in the Lower State championship, winning with an impressive score of 96-33! Tamia Watkins shone brightly, leading the team with an astounding 33 points, while also contributing 12 rebounds and 8 assists. This marked her impressive 11th consecutive game scoring over 30 points!
Unfortunately, the boys’ team faced a tougher battle against Atlantic Collegiate, narrowly losing the Lower State final 40-45. One area for improvement noted was their free throw performance, making only 10 out of 21 attempts, which certainly impacted their overall chances. Junior Zeke Clyburn emerged as the standout scorer for the boys’ team with 14 points.
With the championships heating up, the Andrew Jackson players, coaches, and fans are excited about what lies ahead. Will the girls continue to conquer their opponents? Can the boys bounce back in their next matches? Stay tuned for more thrilling basketball action!
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Additional Resources
- USA Today HSS: Andrew Jackson vs Atlantic Collegiate Academy
- HSSR: SCHSL Basketball Action at The Florence Center
- Herald Online: SCHSL Basketball News
- Greenville Online: SC High School Football Playoffs
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Basketball
