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Jada Brown, a senior guard for the Richmond Hill Wildcats, is set to play in the Coastal Georgia Senior All Star Showcase, marking her last high school game. The event highlights senior basketball talent from the region, allowing players to represent their schools one final time before heading to college. Brown’s success in her senior year, culminating in a strong finish in the playoffs, sets a positive tone for the Lady Wildcats’ future. Other local teams continue to advance in their tournaments, highlighting the competitive spirit of the area.
Richmond Hill, Georgia – Jada Brown, a senior playmaker for the Richmond Hill Wildcats girls’ basketball team, is set to play in the Coastal Georgia Senior All Star Showcase on Saturday, April 26th, marking her final game before heading to college. This event, organized by the Savannah Buccaneers semi-pro basketball program, is designed to spotlight senior talent from the region and allows players to represent their high schools one last time.
The annual showcase will see Brown and her fellow Coastal Georgia seniors compete against teams from Savannah, aiming for both pride and recognition in the basketball community. Tip-off for the girls’ game is scheduled for 3 PM, followed by the boys’ game at 5 PM, all taking place at Savannah State University’s Tiger Arena.
Brown learned about the showcase through teammate Makiyah Matthews, who participated in the previous year’s event. After being invited to join the Coastal Georgia team, she expressed her excitement to wear her high school jersey one last time before continuing her basketball career at Newberry College, a Division Two program in the South Atlantic Conference, where she is expected to sign on April 30.
Alongside Brown, Richmond Hill’s Lexi Oge has also made strides in her basketball journey, having signed with Randolph College after a successful freshman year, where she made the Dean’s list while participating in every game. Oge highlighted her commitment to improving her skills during the offseason and balancing the rigors of college academics as a student-athlete.
The Richmond Hill Lady Wildcats recently concluded their season with a loss to North Paulding High School in the playoffs, ending with a record of 70% win rate, marking their best performance since 2011. Coach Sarah Jones managed a limited roster, often relying on a core starting five, including seniors Brown, Mmekom Inyang, and Ariyana Canady. Inyang plans to focus on track now that she has signed with Howard University, while Brown reflects positively on their season despite its end, calling it the best of her high school career.
Looking forward, the Lady Wildcats plan to build on their recent success by focusing on returning players such as Emari Brown and Cullen McCormick in anticipation of the next season. The upcoming opening of a new high school campus in Richmond Hill is also expected to energize the program, as it aims to continue fostering talent in the area.
In related news, other local teams are advancing in their respective tournaments, with the Lowndes County girls and boys basketball teams making significant strides in the Region 1-6A tournament. The Lowndes boys are set to face Tift County High School in the semi-finals, while the Lowndes girls advance to the region finals after their victory over Richmond Hill, preparing to face Colquitt County in the championship.
The Coastal Georgia Senior All Star Showcase represents not only a final competitive outing for Brown and her peers but also symbolizes the culmination of their high school athletic careers as they transition into the next phase of their lives.
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