Private schools dominated the 38th Annual Pepsi Carolina Classic presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union this weekend at South Florence High School.
In the girls’ division, Trinity Collegiate took top honors with just seven players with a 56-48 victory over Wilson and a 52-39 win over host team South Florence.
In the boys’ division, Atlantic Collegiate Academy won their first Carolina Classic Championship in their first appearance at the tournament and the charter school’s second academic year. In round one, the Armada took down defending champions Quality Education Academy Pharaohs 77-45. They continued their winning ways in a 63-53 victory over South Florence before defeating Crestwood in a tight 67-61 game.
On Saturday, Hibbett Sports provided games, kids activities, and giveaways for attendees.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area, which serves kids ages 6-18 at sites in Florence, Hartsville, Hemingway, Lake City, Pamplico, and Timmonsville.
In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. We truly are “The Positive Place For Kids.” Learn more or donate at www.bgcpda.org.
The 39th Carolina Classic has been tentatively scheduled for Dec. 29-31 at Wilson High School.
Stay up to date on activities at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area online at bgcpda.org or on social media @bgcpeedee.
Tournament Results
Girls Division
- South Florence over AC Flora 40-38
- Trinity Collegiate over Wilson 56-48
- Wilson over AC Flora 63-57
- GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP – Trinity Collegiate over South Florence 52-39
Boys Division
Friday, December 27
- Crestwood over West Florence 74-40
- Atlantic Collegiate over Quality Education 77-45
- Marlboro County over Wilson 47-33
- South Florence over Trinity Collegiate 74-53
Saturday, December 28
- Trinity Collegiate over Quality Education 60-54
- West Florence over Wilson 59-54
- Atlantic Collegiate over South Florence 63-53
- Crestwood over Marlboro County 71-46
Sunday, December 29
- Quality Education over Wilson 53-49
- Consolation Bracket Championship: Trinity Collegiate over West Florence 63-51
- Third Place Game: South Florence over Marlboro County 64-41
- BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP – Atlantic Collegiate over Crestwood 67-61
