The Lady Jaguars are heading to Macon. No. 2 Jackson-Atlanta (30-1) will meet No. 1 Morgan County for the Class AAA title. Erica Gibbons poured in 14 points and Kayla Mayfield netted 15 to lift Jackson-Atlanta against Beach (27-5), who wouldn’t go away. Trailing 55-40, the Bulldogs made a late run to get it to 69-60 but ran out of time as the Jaguars now head to Macon in search of their first title. Tatiannya Morris poured in 15 points to spring the comeback attempt. Jabreika Bass scored 16 points. Both Morris and Bass are only sophomores, leaving the future looking bright for Beach. Kemiesha Walker, Mayfield and Gibbons lead a talented offense to Macon, all seniors.

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