Lady Bulldogs rally for 15th straight victory, win region championship

Thomasville overcomes nine-point deficit in fourth quarter to defeat Bacon County 61-60

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Thomasville Lady Bulldogs captured their 15th consecutive victory and the region championship on Friday night, rallying from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Bacon County 61-60. Sophomore guard Justyce Cole led the way with 29 points, including 18 in the final period, to power the comeback win.

Why it matters

Thomasville's region championship and 15-game winning streak showcase the team's resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they enter the state playoffs as the No. 2 overall seed. The Lady Bulldogs' success also highlights the emergence of star freshman guard Justyce Cole, who has become a driving force behind the team's dominant run.

The details

Trailing 50-41 early in the fourth quarter, the Lady Bulldogs mounted a furious comeback led by Cole's hot shooting and clutch free throw shooting. Cole buried a couple of 3-pointers and sank 6-of-7 free throws in the final period to power Thomasville's rally. Harmony Bryant added 16 points, while Jayla Brooks chipped in 10 for the Lady Bulldogs.

  • Thomasville has not lost since January 9, 2026.
  • The region tournament was held on Friday, February 23, 2026.
  • Thomasville is scheduled to host Social Circle in the first round of the state playoffs on Tuesday, February 26, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Justyce Cole

A sophomore guard for the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs who led the team with 29 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, to power the comeback victory.

Harmony Bryant

A player for the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs who scored 16 points in the region championship game.

Jayla Brooks

A player for the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs who scored 10 points in the region championship game.

Jeray Randall Sr.

The head coach of the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs, who praised his team's resilience and ability to respond after falling behind by nine points in the fourth quarter.

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What they’re saying

“'Play the next play. Don't worry about what's going on now. It's going to happen. Move on, let's go, because we've got a lot of ballgame to play,'”

— Jeray Randall Sr., Head Coach, Thomasville Lady Bulldogs (Thomasville Times-Enterprise)

“'Ever since she was in fifth grade, I saw her in the hallway and told her I need your number to call your mama; that's when I started connecting with her and she started getting the skill set, the work in and effort with the middle school coaches. It's just been a blessing to have such a player like her.'”

— Jeray Randall Sr., Head Coach, Thomasville Lady Bulldogs (Thomasville Times-Enterprise)

What’s next

Thomasville (22-3) entered the state playoffs as the No. 2 overall seed and was scheduled to host Social Circle in the first round on Tuesday, February 26, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The takeaway

Thomasville's region championship and 15-game winning streak demonstrate the team's ability to overcome adversity and win close games, a valuable trait as they enter the state playoffs. The emergence of star freshman Justyce Cole has been a key factor in the Lady Bulldogs' dominant run, and her clutch performance in the region final highlights her bright future.