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the end of the third. The Lady Indians maintained their composure in the final frame, utilizing timely free throws from Jordyn Goings to close out a 52-41 victory.
Boys vs. Banks Co.
The boys took the floor on Wednesday and showcased their resilience in a thrilling 64-48 opening- round win over Banks County. The Indians looked unstoppable early, draining threes courtesy of Rashad Brown and Adrian Brewton to jump out to a massive 26-13 lead by the end of the first quarter.
However, Banks County caught fire in the second, executing a stunning 20-point quarter to steal a 33-30 lead at the half. Unfazed, Vidalia regrouped in the third quarter.
Brycen Burns and Bernard Brewton sank crucial three-pointers to reclaim a 44-38 advantage. The Indians then completely slammed the door in the fourth, holding Banks County to just 10 points while Alton Boles and Kashun Coney consistently attacked the rim to seal the 16-point win.
Girls vs. Commerce
Riding high on momentum, the Lady Indians returned on Friday for a second-round matchup against Commerce and delivered a defensive masterclass. Vidalia established dominance immediately, ending the first quarter up 24-10 thanks to relentless inside scoring from Ze Rollins, who seemed to score at will.
After a slower, defensive- heavy second quarter that left Vidalia up 26-18 at the half, Takaiyah Bacon took over the third. Bacon hit a barrage of shots, including a sharp threepointer, fueling an 18-2 run that blew the game wide open to 44-20.
The massive lead allowed Vidalia to comfortably control the pace in the fourth quarter, cruising to a definitive 54-33
victory.
Boys vs. Jeff Davis
Friday night concluded with the boys engaging in a tense, physical battle against Jeff Davis. The teams traded blows in a tightly contested first quarter that ended knotted at 14-14, highlighted by two early deep threes from Vidalia's Brycen Burns.
Jeff Davis managed to edge ahead going into the locker room, holding a narrow 25-24 advantage at the break. The second half became the Alton Boles show. Boles consistently fought his way to the paint and the free-throw line, helping Vidalia seize a 3834 lead by the end of the third.
In the final quarter, Vidalia's defense stepped up to silence the Jeff Davis shooters. Clutch late-game free throws from Rashad Brown and hard-fought layups from Dj Wallace allowed the Indians to pull away for a gritty 54-43 win.
