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tage by the end of the first quarter thanks to aggressive play in the paint and sharp shooting. They maintained their momentum through the second quarter, taking a comfortable 30-18 lead into the halftime break.
The Indians' offense continued to execute efficiently in the third quarter, stretching the lead to 48-33. Commerce attempted a late rally in the fourth, but key free throws and steady ball handling by Rashad Brown and the rest of the Vidalia squad kept the Tigers at bay. The Indians celebrated a 59-49 victory, punching their ticket to the Final 4.
Boys vs. SW Macon
The Indians then traveled to Fort Valley State University on Saturday to face off against the Patriots of Southwest Macon with a trip to the State Championship on the line.
Vidalia started strong, establishing a 15-10 lead at the end of the first period. The Patriots fought back in the second quarter, narrowing the gap, but the Indians held firm to take a narrow 28-26 lead into halftime.
The momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter as Southwest went on a scoring run, overcoming the deficit and taking a 43-37 lead heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, the Patriots managed to pull away, ultimately handing the Indians a 62-51 defeat.
A Season to Remember
With the loss, the Vidalia boys wrapped up an outstanding season, boasting a final record of 26-3. The VHS girls ended the season with a record of 22-7. Both the boys and girls teams provided Vidalia fans with an unforgettable season.
