Men's Basketball

Valdosta State to Host 2016 GHSA ClassA Quarterfinal/Semifinal

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The Complex is the home of the Valdosta State Blazer basketball and volleyball programs
 

Valdosta State University is proud to serve as the host site for the Georgia High School Association Class A - Public Boys and Girls Quarterfinals and Semifinals. The event returns to The Complex at Valdosta State for the first time since 2006, and will feature 16 of the state's best boys and girls teams to compete for a trip to the state championship.

"We are truly excited about being selected as a host site for the GHSA Class A Public School Boys and Girls quarterfinals and semifinals," said Valdosta State Athletic Director Herb Reinhard. "This is a great opportunity for us to show off our beautiful campus and our outstanding basketball facility, "The Complex". It will also be a great opportunity for basketball fans in our community to see some really good high school basketball. I know that Valdosta will roll out the welcome mat for the teams and fans that come to our community for this event."

TEAMS: The tournament will feature eight boys teams and eight girls teams for a total of 16 teams. Two semifinal winners will travel to Macon for the state championship game in Macon's Centroplex.

SCHEDULE: The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the tournament will take place over the course of three days between February 25-27 with four games times scheduled for 3:00 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.
 
2015-16 GHSA CLASS A GIRLS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 25
TIMEGAME #TEAMSRESULT
 3:00 p.m. GAME 1 Turner County vs. Telfair CountyTurner 56-42 
 6:30 p.m.  GAME 2 Treutlen vs. Wheeler CountyWheeler 53-50
Friday, February 26
 3:00 p.m. GAME 3 Calhoun County vs. Terrell CountyTerrell, 42-29
 6:30 p.m. GAME 4 Taylor County vs. GreenvilleGreenville 48-45
Saturday, February 27
 3:00 p.m. GAME 5 Turner County vs. Wheeler County 
 6:30 p.m. GAME 6 Terrell County vs. Greenville
 
2015-16 GHSA CLASS A BOYS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, February 25
TIMEGAME #TEAMSRESULT
4:45 p.m. GAME 1 Treutlen vs. HawkinsvilleTreutlen 62-55 
 8:15 p.m.  GAME 2 Wilkinson County vs. Lincoln CountyWilkinson 76-39
Friday, February 26
 4:45 p.m. GAME 3 Turner County vs. Calhoun County Turner 69-47
 8:15 p.m. GAME 4 Hancock Central vs. Taylor CountyHancock 70-60
Saturday, February 27
 4:45 p.m. GAME 5 Treutlen  vs. Wilkinson County 
 8:15 p.m. GAME 6 Turner County vs. Hancock Central

TICKETS:  Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Doors will open each day at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are priced at $10.00 on Thursday and Friday and $12.00 on Saturday, with free admission for children two and under (babies in arm is the GHSA policy). Per GHSA regulations, re-entry is prohibited and only cash is accepted.

WEBCAST: Saturday's semifinal round games will be available for live streaming by NFHSnetwork.com.

VENUE: The Complex at Valdosta State University is located on the corner of Baytree Rd. and Sustella Ave. and serves as the home of the Blazer and Lady Blazer basketball teams as well as the 2014 GSC Champion volleyball team. As one of the top Division II arenas in the country, The Complex seats 5,300 and underwent renovations and received a new color scheme in 2013. The facility includes upper and lower level seating, state of the art lighting, a concert level sound system, a mezzanine level with a track, concession areas, and multiple restrooms.

DIRECTIONS: From I-75 at Exit 18, go east to the 1st light (Gornto Rd.), turn left. Go to 1st light (Baytree Rd.), turn right. The Complex is at the 5th light on the corner of Baytree Rd. and Sustella Ave. 
401 Baytree Rd., Valdosta, GA 31602

PARKING: Parking will be available in the Oak Street and Sustella Lots, both located directly outside of The Complex.

DINING: Restaurants listed below will offer the following deals to fans of GHSA basketball
 
  • Zaxby's (10% off with ticket stub)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings (10% off with ticket stub)
  • Jersey Mike's Subs (All subs $3.99 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)
  • Dick's Wings and Grill ($.65 cent wings with ticket stub)
  • Big Nick's BBQ (10% off with ticket stub)

LODGING: Check below for lodging suggestions and special rates for fans of GHSA basketball
 
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Valdosta Mall ($129 - Call the hotel directly at 229-249-8900)
  • Courtyard by Marriott ($129 - Call the hotel directly at 229-241-1301)
  • Drury Inn & Suites ($129 - Call the hotel directly at 229-253-0023)
  • Comfort Suites at Valdosta Mall ($97 - Call the hotel directly at 229-249-8880)
  • Days Inn at Conference Center ($69 - Call the hotel directly at 229-249-8800)
  • Super 8 at Conference Center ($69 - Call the hotel directly at 229-249-8000)
  • Days Inn at Valdosta Mall ($69 - Call the hotel directly at 229-244-7600)
  • Super 8 at Valdosta Mall ($69 - Call the hotel directly at 229-244-8440)
  • Howard Johnson ($59 - Call the hotel directly at 229-244-4460)

CAMPUS TOURS: Valdosta State University campus tours are available throughout the weekend of the tournament. CLICK HERE to access the online tour request form. Please indicate on the Special Instructions the word "Tournament". Once the request has been processed, the Office of Admissions will follow up with a confirmation email.
 
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