Highlanders claim state championship

James, Littlejohn help Heathwood Hall claim its first SCISA state title

SUMTER | Heathwood Hall’s long quest for basketball glory is over.

The long-suffering Highlanders (23-6) scaled to the SCISA mountaintop for the first time Saturday at Sumter Civic Center, defeating Wilson Hall 50-41 in the Class 3A boys championship game.

“Defense made it happen for us in the semifinals and again tonight,” coach Jeff Whalen said. “This win is not redemption for last year’s loss (in the finals), but it is for every player that has come through the program.”

Joseph James and Corey Littlejohn were the headliners.

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