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Northwest High Vikings Clinch District 14-4A Title in Dramatic Fashion
Vikings guard Jacquez Scott hits game-winning shot in final seconds to defeat Henry County Patriots
Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:50pm
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The Northwest High Vikings boys' basketball team defeated the Henry County Patriots 48-47 in the district 14-4A championship game on Tuesday night. The Vikings trailed late but guard Jacquez Scott hit a floater with 9.2 seconds remaining to give Northwest the lead. The Vikings then made a defensive stand to secure their first district title since 2017.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for the Northwest High Vikings, who have not won a district championship since 2017. The win also sets them up for a potential deep postseason run as they now shift their focus to the regional tournament, where they will face off against Northeast High School.
The details
The game was tightly contested throughout, with the two teams tied at 12 after the first quarter. Northwest's defense then held Henry County to just 8 points in the second quarter, allowing the Vikings to build a 7-point halftime lead. The Patriots battled back in the third quarter to tie the game at 34 heading into the fourth. The final period was a back-and-forth affair, with Patriot guard Jamari Foster hitting a 3-pointer to give Henry County a 1-point lead with 45 seconds left. However, Scott's clutch shot in the final seconds sealed the victory for Northwest.
- The district 14-4A championship game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
- Jacquez Scott hit the game-winning shot for Northwest with 9.2 seconds remaining in the game.
The players
Jacquez Scott
A guard for the Northwest High Vikings who hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds to secure the district championship.
Jamari Foster
A guard for the Henry County Patriots who hit a 3-pointer to give his team a late lead, but ultimately came up short in the championship game.
DeeDee Smith
The head coach of the Northwest High Vikings, who led his team to their first district title since 2017 in his first season with the program.
What they’re saying
“Our guys stayed together. We had every opportunity to break down, especially with the momentum changing late in the game, and the guys continued to find a way. We did the tough stuff, and we're just super proud of these guys; they earned it. We have a player in Scott that I trust in those moments to make a game-winning play. He's an unselfish kid, I didn't have to draw up much, I just knew he would make me look good.”
— DeeDee Smith, Head Coach, Northwest High Vikings
What’s next
The Northwest High Vikings will now shift their focus to the regional tournament, where they will face off against Northeast High School in the first round.
The takeaway
This dramatic victory for the Northwest High Vikings not only secures their first district championship since 2017, but also sets them up for a potential deep postseason run. The team's resilience and clutch performance in the final seconds showcases their growth and potential, and has the community excited for what's to come in the regional tournament.
