Key Points
  • Bishop McGuinness defeated Southeast Guilford 48-34 with standout Adelaide Jernigan leaving the game due to a knee injury in the first quarter.
  • Jernigan, the 2022-23 HSXTRA Player of the Year, will undergo further evaluation by the McGuinness training staff.
  • Despite the injury, McGuinness managed to secure the victory, advancing to the semifinals.
  • Coach Robinson expressed concern for Jernigan's well-being and future, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for unexpected game scenarios.
  • McGuinness senior Kiersten Varner stepped up in Jernigan's absence, leading the team with 18 points, the first time this season a player other than Jernigan led the team in scoring.
  • No. 4 Dudley was defeated by No. 5 Page, with Page taking a 52-43 victory after overcoming an 11-6 deficit and utilizing a second-quarter run to seize control.
  • No. 2 Greensboro Day secured a 66-26 victory over No. 7 Ragsdale, attributed to strong team defense and post play.
  • No. 3 Smith defeated No. 6 Grimsley 50-37, with winning coach Michael Bolton emphasizing the need to enhance defensive pressure for future games.
  • Upcoming semifinals: No. 1 Bishop McGuinness vs. No. 5 Page, and No. 2 Greensboro Day vs. No. 3 Smith.