The Maynard Jackson Lady Jaguars are the 2023-2024 GHSA Girls Basketball 5A State Champions!
The Lady Jaguars (29-1) defeated the Midtown Lady Knights 58-44 in the championship game Thursday night at the Macon Coliseum.
The replay of the championship game is available on demand at NFHS Network.
The Lady Jaguars, coached by Michelle Powell, went undefeated in region play. The team, led by seniors Talisa Cornish and Shakira Gresham, now carries the No. 1 state ranking in 5A and No.7 overall state ranking. Over the past three years, the Lady Jaguars have a 65-7 overall record and are 43-2 in region play. They defeated Midtown three times over the course of the regular season and region tournament.
Maynard Jackson playoff run:
- Rd 1: Defeated Flowery Branch 80-27
- Rd 2: Defeated Kell 72-45
- Rd 3: Defeated #1 Ranked Union Grove 80-55
- Rd 4: Defeated Cartersville 77-57
The Lady Knights, coached by Matravious Little, finished second in the region (15-3) behind their championship opponent. The only region losses for Midtown were in games against Jackson. This year’s team, led by sophomore Devin Bockman, went on a phenomenal run to reach the state championship final.
Midtown playoff run:
- Rd 1: Defeated Loganville 60-33
- Rd 2: Defeated GAC 69-48
- Rd 3: Defeated Jones County 58-37
- Rd 4: Defeated Dalton 73-63
It was another great, competitive game between these two APS powerhouses! Let’s Go APS!