Sumter Central defeated Trinity 58-47 in the boys Class 3A AHSAA central regional final, advancing to the state tournament to face Midfield in the Final Four. Despite Trinity's third-quarter resurgence, Sumter capitalized on turnovers to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Trinity's John Morris scored 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and made two blocks.
  • Mac Thomas added 13 points and two assists for Trinity.
  • Jonathan Finch led Sumter Central with 19 points, while Emmanuel Clarton contributed 16 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.
State of Play
  • Sumter Central will face Midfield in the state tournament's Final Four on Feb. 27 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.
Bottom Line

Sumter Central's victory over Trinity secures their place in the state tournament, setting them up to compete against Midfield in the upcoming Final Four matchup.