2008-09 GHSA State Championships
Athens Christian vs. Turner County
By Larry "L.A." Williams
Mar 11, 2009, 06:30 EST

2009 GHSA Class 1A Semifinals

Athens Christian “Eagles’ vs. Turner County “Rebels”

Turner County advances to the finals

"Rebels with a cause"

The Macon Centreplex – Macon, GA

Ternell Davis rises up for a slam as his teammate Chris Spears.

Macon, GA – The Rebels from Turner County are on a mission to complete some unfinished business from last year when they lost in the state finals to Hancock Central; well now they will get their chance. Turner County exploded in the forth quarter to beat Athens Christian in their semifinals match-up so now Head Coach Eric Holland and his Rebels head back to the Class 1A State Championship Game on Saturday.

It was evident from the start that Turner County wanted to race up and down the court, using their decided advantage in speed, quickness and athleticism. Athens Christian would have had to play very discipline game and pick their spots to run if they stood any real chance but unfortunately they got caught up and played right into Coach Holland’s hands.

Raymond Higgs, a 6-3 senior provided the bulk the first half scoring for the Eagles with seven points; meanwhile his 6-5 teammate Zach Little, who is just a freshman was battling inside on the boards snatching 8 boards.

Raymond Higgs goes to the basket against TC's Tray Pearce.

Turner County’s starting five really looked impressive, starting with high flying 6-2 senior Terrell Davis, 6-5 senior Trey Pearce another high flyer was filling the wing and the two big’s 6-8 junior Chris Spears and 6-7 sophomore Breon Dixon were manning the paint. Leading the Rebels charge was their floor general 5-5 senior Aadrain Jackson.

Pearce would finish the half with 10 points while Davis and reserve Javon Caswell, a 5-10 senior both added eight to give the Rebels a 38-28 lead at the half.

Chris Spears (r) and Breon Dixon (l) from Turner County battle for the rebound.

Behind the play of Higgs, Athens Academy made a strong second half push and would pull to with in two but the Rebels would go on a 12-0 run midway through the forth quarter. Davis would scored back-to-back baskets and Dixon would throw down a big dunk to push the lead up to  twelve.

The scoring explosion would ground the Eagles and propelled the Rebels into Saturday’s Class 1A Championship game where they will look to take care of some unfinished business.

The Final Score

Turner County 71 – Athens Christian 50

Scoring Recap:

Turner County: Trey Pearce scored a gamed high 20 points, Javon Caswell and Ternell Davis each finished with 12 and Chris Spears add 11. Todd Lawson chipped in with 8 points and 7 rebounds.

Athens Christian: Raymond Higgs led the Eagles with 17 points and Chaz Sheets added 10 points. Zach Little finished with 7 points and 9 rebounds.   

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