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Valdosta State University is proud to serve as the host site for the Georgia High School Association Class A - Public Boys and Girls Semifinals and the Georgia High School Association Class AAA - Public Boys and Girls Semifinals. The event returns to The Complex at Valdosta State for the fifth consecutive year and this year is the first time VSU has hosted multiple classes in the semifinal round.
"We are thrilled to work with the Georgia High School Association and serve as the host site for the Class A and Class AAA girls and boys state basketball semifinals," Valdosta State Director of Athletics
Herb Reinhard. "This is a great opportunity for Blazer Nation to watch some outstanding high school basketball and a wonderful chance for us to showcase our beautiful campus and basketball facility. We welcome all the visiting teams and fans to Valdosta and Valdosta State University."
VENUE: The Complex at Valdosta State University is located on the corner of Baytree Rd. and Sustella Ave. and serves as the home of the Blazer and Lady Blazer basketball teams as well as the 2014 GSC Champion volleyball team. As one of the top Division II arenas in the country, The Complex seats 5,300 and underwent renovations and received a new color scheme in 2013. The facility includes upper and lower level seating, state of the art lighting, a concert level sound system, a mezzanine level with a track, concession areas, and multiple restrooms.
TEAMS: The tournament will feature eight boys teams and eight girls teams (both classes) for a total of 16 teams, with four games a day on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29. The semifinal winners advance to Macon for the state championship games in Macon's Centroplex.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Valdosta State University Admissions Office will be providing information on attending VSU and a scholarship opportunity. For more information on attending Valdosta State University, you may request information through
this website.
SCHEDULE: The semifinal rounds of the tournament will take place on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, with game times 2, 4, 6, 8 each day. The teams will be updated on this page by Thursday, Feb. 27.
| 2020 GHSA CLASS A GIRLS SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE |
| Friday, February 28 |
| TIME |
GAME # |
TEAMS |
RESULT |
| 2:00 p.m. |
GAME 1 |
Central-Talbotton vs. Calhoun County |
Central-Talbotton, 63-44 |
| 6:00 p.m. |
GAME 3 |
Turner County vs. Wheeler County |
Wheeler County, 81-66 |
| 2020 GHSA CLASS A BOYS SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE |
| Friday, February 28 |
| TIME |
GAME # |
TEAMS |
RESULT |
| 4:00 p.m. |
GAME 2 |
Truetlen vs. Terrell County |
Treutlen, 68-63 |
| 8:00 p.m. |
GAME 4 |
Hancock Central vs. Wilcox County |
Hancock Central, 83-59 |
| 2020 GHSA CLASS AAA GIRLS SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE |
| Saturday, February 29 |
| TIME |
GAME # |
TEAMS |
RESULT |
| 2:00 p.m. |
GAME 1 |
North Hall vs. Beach |
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| 6:00 p.m. |
GAME 3 |
Johnson-Savannah vs. GACS (Greater Atlanta Christian School) |
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| 2020 GHSA CLASS AAA BOYS SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE |
| Saturday, February 29 |
| TIME |
GAME # |
TEAMS |
RESULT |
| 4:00 p.m. |
GAME 2 |
Pace Academy vs. Johnson-Savannah |
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| 8:00 p.m. |
GAME 4 |
Central Macon vs. Jefferson |
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TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Doors will open 1:00 p.m. All tickets are priced at $15, with free admission for children two and under (babies in arm is the GHSA policy). Per GHSA regulations, re-entry is prohibited and only cash is accepted.
Click here for the online link to purchase tickets.
WEBCAST: All games for both classes will be available for live streaming by
NFHSnetwork.com.
BRACKETS:
A Public Boys
https://www.ghsa.net/2019-2020-ghsa-class-a-public-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket
AAA Public Boys
https://www.ghsa.net/2019-2020-ghsa-class-aaa-boys-state-basketball-championship-bracket
A Public Girls
https://www.ghsa.net/2019-2020-ghsa-class-a-public-girls-state-basketball-championship-bracket
AAA Public Girls
https://www.ghsa.net/2019-2020-ghsa-class-aaa-girls-state-basketball-championship-bracket
DIRECTIONS: From I-75 at Exit 18, go east to the 1st light (Gornto Rd.), turn left. Go to 1st light (Baytree Rd.), turn right. The Complex is at the 5th light on the corner of Baytree Rd. and Sustella Ave. 401 Baytree Rd., Valdosta, GA 31602
PARKING: Parking will be available in the Oak Street and Sustella Lots, both located directly outside of The Complex.
DINING AND HOTELS: The following Valdosta area restaurants and hotels will provide a GHSA discount for the tournament:
Zaxby's
1102 N St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, Ga. 31602
229-244-3273
(10% off with ticket stub) |
Dury Inn & Suites
1327 St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, Ga. 31601
229-253-0023
($88 GHSA Rate, Use code #322669) |
Holiday Inn Conference Center
1805 W Hill Avenue
Valdosta, Ga. 31601
229-2244-1111
(10% off regular rate) |
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
1800 Clubhouse Drive
Valdosta, Ga. 31601
229-247-7755
(Click here for GHSA Rate) |
VALDOSTA STATE ATHLETIC SPONSORS: The following VSU sponsors would like to welcome GHSA teams and fans and wish them the best of luck in the tournament!
Big Nick's
904 Baytree Road
Valdosta, Ga. 31602
229-229-469-6905 |
Chick-fil-A
1100 N St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, Ga. 31602
229-247-2625
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Jersey Mike's Subs
2941-A North Ashley Street
Valdosta, Ga. 31602
229-469-6581 |
KFC
1300 St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, Ga. 31601
229-242-2145 |
Sucheros
3209 N. Oak Street Extension #B
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-262-1100 |
Papa John's
3310 Inner Perimeter Rd Suite A
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 241-1000 |
Just Love Coffee
1733 Gornto Road Suite 101-C
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-474-4541 |
Subway
902 Baytree Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-469-4603 |
Courtyard by Marriott Valdosta
1564 Baytree Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-241-1301 |
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