JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Jahshire Hardnett scored 30 points, Dimitri Cook added 11 and had eight rebounds as Gulfport edged Grenada 64-59 to win the Class 6A boys state championship on Saturday night.
Gulfport (32-3) led 31-22 at halftime and pushed that advantage to 46-30 midway through the third quarter, but Grenada stormed back and took a 57-56 lead on a pair of free throws by Trevaris Spencer with 1:50 remaining.
Gulfport’s Jonathan Floyd made two free throws to push the Admirals back into the lead at 60-59 with 47 seconds left. Grenada turned it over on the ensuing possession and Gulfport made enough free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
People were interested in these podcasts
Grenada (23-12) was led by Joniah White’s 15 points and 17 rebounds. The Chargers outrebound Gulfport 40-28.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.