Cane Boys Exit State Plsyoffs

The Monticello Hurricane boys’ basketball team didn’t make it to the second round of Georgia High School Association’s state play-off action after a 63-40 loss at Harlem High School February 18.

“I’m proud of the players for getting over the hump and making it to the state tournament,” said head coach B.J. Thomas.

“De’Miria [Glover] not being in the line-up really hurt us against Harlem. Next year I just hope we can build on this year’s progress and improve. Many thanks to the entire community for welcoming my family and supporting the program.”

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Also representing the 4-AA Region were Northeast High School which fell 64-47 to Swainsboro in the first round. Lamar County made it to the second round by defeating East Laurens 77-71 but then fell 82-51 to Pace Academy.

The region’s #1 seed, Crawford County, is still undefeated following two rounds of state action beating Dublin and two-time region defending champions Greater Atlanta Christian. They were to face off against Thomasville Wednesday evening in the third round for a spot in the AA Final Four to be held at the Macon Coliseum tomorrow, Feb. 27 with the final played on March 6.