By Jeff Waters, Democrat Reporter
jeff.waters@gaflnews.com
The Suwannee High School ladies basketball team lost a hard fought game to Wildwood Feb. 17, 56-45 in semi-regional finals. This is the first time the ladies basketball program has advanced to those finals.
"We gave it our all, but came up a little short in the end," said coach Jimmy Jackson. "It was a great ride while it lasted. We had a great season, one that will be remembered for a long time."
Suwannee won two champsionships this season, the Madison Christmas Invitational and the district championship.
"I would like to thank our seniors, Rictoria Merrick, Tara Oliver, Jawanza Pipkin, Kemberlee Beaty and Tiyrenee Riley for their commitment to this program and their desire to get better every day," said Jackson.
Tatiyana Thomas led in scoring with 18 points. She also had four assists. Merrick followed with 11 points and five rebounds. Hope Chambers had six points, five rebounds and three blocks. Kristiana Evans had six points and six rebounds. Beaty had two points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocks and Riley had two points and two rebounds.
"I would also like to thank our administration staff, support staff, boosters and our community for rallying around us this season," said Jackson. "Last, but not least, my coaching staff, Brent Chambers, an excellent teacher of the game, J.V. Coach Cynthia Ford and Cheretta Ross, who are all former Bulldog basketball players, for helping to instill Bulldog pride in our program. To our up coming seniors, the bar has been set. What will be your legacy? How do you want to be remembered?."
