The Landrum Lady Cardinals secured the Upper State Championship with a convincing 66–47 victory over the Andrew Jackson Volunteers in a South Carolina High School League playoff matchup Saturday afternoon.
From the opening tip, Landrum set the tone with balanced offense and steady defensive pressure. After trailing early, the Cardinals surged in the second quarter, taking control heading into halftime and extending their lead through the second half.
Scoring Breakdown
1st Quarter: Andrew Jackson jumped out to an early lead, outscoring Landrum 16–7.
2nd & 3rd Quarters: The Cardinals rallied, outscoring the Volunteers behind strong offense and energized defense.
4th Quarter: Landrum solidified the win with a late surge to seal the Upper State title.
With the win, Landrum improves to 24–7 on the season and advances to the state championship game, where they will compete for the ultimate crown in Columbia, SC, on Thursday.