North Augusta Boys Basketball Wins SCHSL 4A State Title in Double OT

Yellow Jackets defeat South Pointe in thrilling championship game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The North Augusta Yellow Jackets boys basketball team won their first ever SCHSL 4A State Championship in dramatic fashion, defeating South Pointe 64-56 in double overtime. The game came down to a crucial sequence of a block, dunk, and steal that sealed the victory for North Augusta.

Why it matters

This championship marks a historic achievement for the North Augusta program, which had never won a state title before. The hard-fought victory in double overtime showcases the team's resilience and determination to bring home the school's first state basketball championship.

The details

North Augusta and South Pointe were tied at the end of regulation, forcing the game into overtime. The teams remained deadlocked after the first overtime period, leading to a second extra session. In the final moments, a North Augusta player made a crucial block, followed by a dunk, and then a steal to clinch the 64-56 victory for the Yellow Jackets.

  • The game was played on March 7, 2026.
  • North Augusta and South Pointe were tied at the end of regulation, forcing the game into overtime.
  • The teams remained tied after the first overtime period, leading to a second extra session.

The players

North Augusta Yellow Jackets

The boys basketball team from North Augusta, South Carolina that won the SCHSL 4A State Championship.

South Pointe

The opposing team that North Augusta defeated in the state championship game.

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The takeaway

This thrilling double overtime victory caps off an incredible season for the North Augusta boys basketball team, who have now etched their names in the history books as the school's first-ever state champions in the sport.