Josey girls head to state semifinals after Tuesday win

Aya Queen of Fannin, left, reaches in for the ball as Laura Jarrett of Josey, right, looks to shoot during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Mike Adams

Date: March 01, 2022

T.W. Josey’s Lady Eagles are raring for a back-to-back state title as they knocked off Fannin County Tuesday to head to the semifinals this weekend.

The Eagles won the matchup 61-53.

The Lady Eagles will take on Elbert County at 2 p.m. Friday at Georgia College and State University.

Arieonna Booker of Josey attempts a shot against Fannin County during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Reagan York of Fannin, left, defends as Laura Jarrett of Josey, right, attempts a shot during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Mercedes Dames of Josey, center, grabs a rebound away from Becca Ledford, left, and Reigan O’Neil, right, during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Mike Adams
Laura Jarrett of Josey grabs a rebound against Fannin County during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday. Photo by Mike Adams
A fan holds up a sign during the National Anthem during the Elite 8 round of GHSA state playoffs of Tuesday. Photo by Mike Adams

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