Petersburg defeats Lake Taylor for Class 3 state title

Kelvin Anderson Jr. leads Petersburg to 56-35 victory over Lake Taylor

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:22pm

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Petersburg High School defeated Lake Taylor High School 56-35 in the Virginia Class 3 boys basketball state championship game. Kelvin Anderson Jr. led Petersburg with 19 points, including 4 three-pointers in the first half to give the Crimson Wave an early advantage. Lake Taylor's Jacci Jones scored 12 points but the Titans were unable to overcome Petersburg's second-half surge led by Anderson and Latrell Allmond, who finished with 15 points.

Why it matters

This is the first state championship for Petersburg's boys basketball program, capping off a successful season for the Crimson Wave. For Lake Taylor, the loss ends their bid for a first-ever state title, though the Titans' appearance in the championship game represents their best postseason run in school history.

The details

Petersburg jumped out to an early lead behind Kelvin Anderson Jr.'s hot shooting in the first half. Lake Taylor's Jacci Jones kept the Titans within striking distance, but Petersburg pulled away in the second half, with Anderson continuing to knock down shots from beyond the arc and Latrell Allmond providing a spark off the bench.

  • The Class 3 state championship game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Kelvin Anderson Jr.

A senior guard for Petersburg High School who scored a game-high 19 points, including 4 three-pointers in the first half to give the Crimson Wave an early lead.

Jacci Jones

A senior forward for Lake Taylor High School who led the Titans with 12 points in the championship game.

Latrell Allmond

A junior forward for Petersburg High School who scored 15 points and provided a spark off the bench to help the Crimson Wave pull away in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“This is such an incredible accomplishment for our program and our community. These players have worked so hard all season, and I'm so proud of them for bringing home the state title.”

— Billy Redd, Head Coach, Petersburg High School (13newsnow.com)

“We gave it our all out there, but Petersburg was the better team today. I'm still so proud of what this team has achieved and how far we've come this season.”

— Jacci Jones, Senior Forward, Lake Taylor High School (13newsnow.com)

What’s next

Petersburg High School will look to build on their state championship victory next season, while Lake Taylor High School will aim to make another deep playoff run and capture their first state title.

The takeaway

Petersburg's victory in the Class 3 state championship game showcases the continued growth and success of their boys basketball program, while Lake Taylor's appearance in the title game represents a breakthrough season for the Titans' program despite the championship loss.