River Ridge defeated Tift County, securing a spot in the Class AAAAAA state tournament semifinals with a 64-49 victory. Allie Sweet's exceptional performance, contributing 24 points, played a pivotal role in River Ridge's success, as they outplayed Tift County in the second half. Jimmya Cushion's injury hampered Tift County's efforts, impacting both offense and defense, ultimately leading to their defeat. River Ridge will face Marist in the upcoming semifinals at West Georgia.

By the Numbers
  • River Ridge's final score: 64
  • Tift County's final score: 49
  • Allie Sweet's points: 24
  • Tift County's halftime lead: 28-27
  • Tift County's record: 25-5
  • River Ridge's record: 26-4
State of Play
  • River Ridge advances to the semifinals to face Marist at West Georgia
  • Tift County's first final four since 1992 was denied
  • Impact of Jimmya Cushion's injury on Tift County's gameplay
Bottom Line

Allie Sweet's stellar performance and Jimmya Cushion's injury were pivotal factors in River Ridge's victory, securing their spot in the semifinals and denying Tift County a chance at the final four.