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Wednesday's region 3-AAA tournament quarterfinal match up between the Washington County Golden Hawks and the Richmond Academy Musketeers was not always pretty, as both teams struggled to score. But Washington County coach Carlos Hope's philosophy that his team can win by keeping its opponent's scoring to a minimum worked beautifully as his squad advances to face Josey at 5:30 P.M. in Friday's semifinal round.
The Washington County Golden Hawks defeated the Cross Creek Razorbacks Tuesday, moving to 22-0 overall and 10-0 in sub region play. The Razorbacks fall to 11-14 overall and 2-8 versus sub region opponents.
Washington County's formidable defense smothered Cross Creek early, forcing turnovers that led to easy transition baskets. The Golden Hawks also shot well from the three point line, making five first half three pointers. After taking a 33-9 lead, Washington County withstood a Razorback surge and eventually cruised to the team's 22nd straight win.
Check out the highlights of Washington County's tenth sub region victory...
In Friday's Augusta Basketball Report "Game of the Night," the Washington County Golden Hawks defeated the Burke County Bears in Sandersville, Georgia, 52-44. The win improves the Golden Hawks record to 20-0 overall, and 9-0 in sub region 3A-AAA play. Burke County falls to 14-5 overall, 4-5 in region play.
The Golden Hawks rushed out to a 15-6 first quarter lead during senior night, as senior Juwan Burden and freshman A.J. Gray made shots early. Washington County coach Carlos Hope's strategy of playing 12-13 players also paid dividends early as fresh bodies swarmed Burke County's guards, causing turnovers and disrupting the Bears' offense.
But Burke County eventually joined the defensive battle, holding Washington County to 37 points in the final three quarters. The Bears also scored effectively inside and converted timely transition baskets.
But Juwan Burden's overall floor game was the ultimate difference. The 6'5" senior created shots for himself and teammates at key moments during the second half, showing the ability to score going to the basket and in the medium range.
Watch the highlights above to see what makes Washington County the team to beat in region 3-AAA play heading into the post season.
Washington County's Carlos Hope talks like a coach who is fond of the people with whom he works. He describes Golden Hawks 6'5" captain and leading scorer, senior Juwan Burden, as "the kind of kid who you would be proud to have as a son." He gives credit for his team's phenomenal defensive performance this season (opponents have yet to record 50 points in a game against the Golden Hawks) to assistant coach, and "defensive coordinator," Tyrone Dean. And he describes Burke County head coach Purvis Dukes, whom he will face Friday in Augusta Basketball Report's "Game of the Night," as "a kind of big brother," crediting much of what he knows about coaching to the experience he gained assisting Dukes at Burke County during the 2004-2005 season.
The Washington County Golden Hawks moved to 17-0 Friday night, defeating the Butler Bulldogs 52-40 at Butler High School. Juwan Burden scored 27 point to lead the Golden Hawks. Burden displayed a wide range of skills, scoring off the dribble, in the mid range, and at the rim. The two teams traded baskets much of the game, as the sub region rivals' defensive performances made scoring points difficult for each other. But Burden poured in the points late.
In addition to sporting a 17-0 record, the Golden Hawks' 7-0 region record puts Washington County in the driver's seat to attain the region tournaments highest seed. Enjoy the video highlights from Friday's featured match up.
Wednesday's region 3-AAA tournament quarterfinal match up between the Washington County Golden Hawks and the Richmond Academy Musketeers was not always pretty, as both teams struggled to score. But Washington County coach Carlos Hope's philosophy that his team can win by keeping its opponent's scoring to a minimum worked beautifully as his squad advances to face Josey at 5:30 P.M. in Friday's semifinal round.
But Juwan Burden's overall floor game was the ultimate difference. The 6'5" senior created shots for himself and teammates at key moments during the second half, showing the ability to score going to the basket and in the medium range.
Washington County's Carlos Hope talks like a coach who is fond of the people with whom he works. He describes Golden Hawks 6'5" captain and leading scorer, senior Juwan Burden, as "the kind of kid who you would be proud to have as a son." He gives credit for his team's phenomenal defensive performance this season (opponents have yet to record 50 points in a game against the Golden Hawks) to assistant coach, and "defensive coordinator," Tyrone Dean. And he describes Burke County head coach Purvis Dukes, whom he will face Friday in Augusta Basketball Report's "Game of the Night," as "a kind of big brother," crediting much of what he knows about coaching to the experience he gained assisting Dukes at Burke County during the 2004-2005 season.
