FLORENCE, S.C. (WCSC) - For the 4th time in 5 years, Military Magnet is the best team in class 1A.
The Eagles won the state championship on Thursday with a 59-40 victory over Lee Central at the Florence Civic Center.
Da'Nariyah Williams led the way for Military Magnet with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 steals. Dream Watson added 16 points, 6 steals and 3 assists. Sabri Mitchell also chipped in with 11 points.
The Eagles struggled shooting the field in the finals going for less than 29% and not making a 3 point shot all day in 6 attempts. But their defense was dominating the entire afternoon forcing 39 turnovers from Lee Central including 24 steals.
The team was back in the state championship game after falling in the Lower State championship game in 2024. Before that they had won 3 consecutive state titles.