Central in State Finals, Overton loses

CENTRAL 67, McGAVOCK 46

Central jumped out to a 16-8 lead in its Class AAA semifinal today at Murfreesboro's Murphy Center, and never looked back in defeating Nashville McGavock, 67-46.

The Lady Warriors (35-1) will play Nashville Hillsboro in Saturday's state championship. Central is trying to become the first Class AAA girls team from Memphis to win the state girls basketball crown since Melrose won in 1985.

Jasmine Taylor led Central with 22 points.

HILLSBORO 56, OVERTON 46

A young Overton squad fell behind early and never could catch Hillsboro in its Class AAA semifinal. Overton was able to cut Hillsboro led to 43-39 with 5:50 left in the game, but that was as close as the Lady Wolverines would get in their 56-46 loss.

Junior Jasmine Robinson led Overton with 20 points.

McGavock (46) -- Arieyelle O'Neal 4, Tanesha Stenson 14, Anissa Ragland 4, Shacola Clay 16, Angie Blair 3, Michelle Tribue 3, Netanya Jackosn 2.

Central (67) -- Jamila Ajanaku 10, Danielle Ballard 12, Erica Burgess 9, Jasmine Taylor 22, Aaliyah Whiteside 14.

McGavock / 8 / 10 / 8 / 20 / -- / 46 /

Central / 16 / 21 / 17 / 13 / -- / 67 /

Records -- McGavock 30-4, Central 35-1.

SEMIFINAL

Overton (46) -- Lakeria Crowder 7, Cronelia Fondren 2, Golden 2, Jackeya Mitchell 3, Jasmine Robinson 20, Karisma Tyson 12.

Hillsboro (56) -- Isabelle Harrison 22, Vacie Perry 8, Lakeisha Crouch 10, Jessica Pace 10, Elizabeth Smith 2, Kearra Holt 2, Deidra Deberry 2.

Overton / 12 / 9 / 15 / 10 / -- / 46 /

Hillsboro / 13 / 12 / 18 / 13 / -- / 56 /

Records -- Overton 27-7, Hillsboro 33-1.

Ready Central rolls into AAA Final

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