COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ridge View will now have an opportunity to add a 5A state championship trophy next to three 4A trophies.
The Blazers defeated Mauldin 58-49 Saturday in the Class 5A Upper State championship at Bob Jones University. Ridge View led by as many as 22 and withstood a furious rally by a Mauldin team which was coming off a win over Dorman to advance to the 5A semi-finals.
Ridge View won three consecutive Class 4A state titles from 2018-2020 but this will be their first chance at earning a championship in Class AAAAA.
The Blazers will face Fort Dorchester who defeated Dutch Fork in overtime by a final score of 49-46 in the Lower State Championship held at the Florence Center in the Pee Dee.
Calhoun County advanced to the Class A state championship with a 76-67 victory over Great Falls in the Upper State finals in Greenville. Head coach Zam Fredrick has won nine state championships during his time as the head coach of the Saints.