The Latta Lady Vikings edged the Denmark-Olar Vikings 33-32 in Round 3 of the state playoffs played on Monday, February 23, at Denmark, S.C.
The game was tied at 10 after the first quarter of play. At halftime, Latta held a 1-point lead, 18-17. After 3 quarters of play, Latta was up 3 points, 27-24. Latta added 6 points in the fourth quarter, and Denmark-Olar placed 8 points onto the scoreboard.
Kaliya Herman led the Latta Vikings with 13 points, 2 offensive rebounds, 5 defensive rebounds, and 3 assists. Aliyah Tisdale added 8 points to the scoreboard. Ke’nyah Page placed 5 points onto the scoreboard while Aubrey Williams added 3 points. Summer Page and Eri’ana Crawford each had 2 points.
Latta is 20-4 overall and 11-1 in region play. Denmark-Olar is 20-6 overall and 10-0 in region play.
The Military Magnet Academy Eagles of North Charleston, S.C., are 24-4 overall and 6-0 in region play.
Bobby Richardson is the head coach for Latta. He is assisted by Tony McRae and Riana Green. The statistician is Sandra Gomillion.
Nathaniel Taylor is the head coach for Military Magnet Academy. He is assisted by Perry Smalls, Sheldon Reid, Denicsha Bennamon, and Courtney Reed.
Latta will face Military Magnet Academy on Friday, February 27. The time is to be determined.
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Latta Edges Denmark-Olar 33-32
