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By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News
Summit Middle School girls basketball team won the Tri-State Championship at home after defeating Tallulah Falls 36-18 on Feb. 3.
Summit Middle School Girls Basketball team after winning the Tri-State Tournament.
“I’m proud of the team and work they put in,” said Summit Coach Jeremy Robinson. “We have a great team vibe and the players work hard for each other.”
Summit Victoria Clement splits Tallulah Falls defense and scores 2 points during the Tri-State MS Girls Basketball Tournament Championship.
This is the second year Summit MS girls have brought home the basketball championship banner and the third championship for the Lady Bears this year.
Summit Rae Bennett boxes out a Tallulah player to grab a rebound.
“The girls already took cross country in the fall and had an undefeated volleyball season as well, so they are perfect in the conference this year,” said Robinson.
Summit Savannah Dement drains a long jump shot against Tallulah.
The road to the Championship included a close game against Highlands that Summit won by 5 points on Jan. 26.
Summit Emily Morales looks for an opening against Tallulah.
Summit took on Rabun Gap in the semi-finals that the Lady Bears won 34-7, with Summit Bailey Robinson putting up a whopping 24 points on the board. Robinson matched that in the finals scoring another 24 points, including six 3-pointers.
Summit Bailey Robinson scores a layup against Tallulah.
Summit finished the season with a squeaky clean 16-0 record.
Summit Middle School cheerleaders add their support to the Lady Bears throughout the game.
The Summit student section throwing up “3s” for one of Summit Bailey Robinson’s six 3-pointers.
A poster made by a Summit fan of Summit Coach Jeremy Robinson and Victoria Clement wearing an awesome face guard earlier in the season.
Summit Savannah Dement launches to pick off a Tallulah pass.
Summit Tiffany McDonald boxes out a Tallulah player to snag a rebound.
Summit Rae Bennet scores a layup against Tallulah.
Summit Emily Morales waits for a free throw before grabbing a rebound.
Summit Bailey Robinson drives to the basket and scores 2.
Summit Victoria Clement fires a pass into the paint against Tallulah.
Summit Rae Bennet keeps the pressure on Tallulah and shuts down an opening to the hoop.
Summit Savannah Dement makes her move to the basket and scores a layup.