Everyone had pretty much penciled in Milton High School for a repeat 5A State Championship the moment they returned their entire starting five from last season's championship team. That is everyone but Norcross. Norcross overcame a 10 point fourth quarter deficit to stun Milton in the final 59-55. Chris Bolden scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter including the two go-ahead free throws with 28 seconds to go in the game. Shannon Scott scored 16 points for Milton while Evan Nolte added 15.
In the 4A final, Miller Grove completed a three peat as it successfully captured its third consecutive State Title defeating Rockdale county 67-59. MIller Grove's standout center Tony Parker added 21 points and 15 rebounds to what had already been an excellent season. Rockdale County was led by Bernard Thompson with 15 points.
The 3A semifinals were also concluded on Friday setting up Saturday's championship match-up between Columbia and Butler. Columbia punched its ticket to the championship game by virtue of a 72-47 victory over Eagle's Landing. Jhauston Thomas led the way for Columbia with 18 points while Algie Key added 15.
Georgia schedule: Wednesday Wilkinson County 66, Greenville 48 Miller Grove 65, Jonesboro 52 Thursday 5:30 p.m. - Buford 63, Laney 59 5:30 p.m. - Norcross 70, Valdosta 61 Class AAA (Macon) 5:30 p.m. - Columbia 72, Eagle's Landing 47 Friday 4:45 p.m. - Miller Grove 67, Rockdale County 59 12:45 p.m. - Wilkinson County Vs. Terrell County
SEMIFINALS
Class A (Macon)
Terrell County 66, Whitfield Academy 63
Class AAAA (Duluth)
Rockdale County 66, Fayette County 64
Class AA (Macon)
8:30 p.m. - Greater Atlanta Christian 71, Swainsboro 58
Class AAAAA (Duluth)
8:30 p.m. - Milton 75, Tift County 53
Friday
8:30 p.m. - Butler def. Franklin County
FINALS
8:30 p.m. - Norcross 59, Milton 55
Saturday
4:45 p.m. - Buford Vs. Greater Atlanta Christian
8:45 p.m. - Columbia Vs. Butler