Academy and St. John's Win Semifinals to Set Up the Classic Championship
Academy beat GW 55-22 and St. John's beat Southern 51-26, setting up Thursday's title game at the UOG Calvo Field House.
The Girls High School Basketball Classic, presented by Secret, reached its semifinals Wednesday at the UOG Calvo Field House, and both top seeds won with room to spare.
Academy 55, GW 22 The game was close early. Academy led 12-8 after one quarter and 27-16 at the half. Then the Cougars outscored GW 20-2 in the third quarter to take a 47-18 lead. Sanchez led Academy with 15 points, and Keni Paulino added 12, including two 3-pointers. Laurel Osborn scored 7 for GW, and Riley Roberto had 6.
St. John's 51, Southern 26 St. John's held Southern to 7 points through three quarters and led 31-7 going into the fourth. Southern scored 19 in the fourth quarter, but the Knights were never threatened. Laxamana scored 16 points, Zoe Whitehead added 15, and Muna hit three 3-pointers for 11. Lana Quinata led Southern with 8.
Up next: The championship is Thursday, Oct 29, at the UOG Calvo Field House. GW plays Southern for third place at 5:30 PM, then Academy plays St. John's for the title at 6:45 PM.
Standings, schedule and scores: Girls High School Basketball Classic →
