Basketball: Pinecrest Academy girls cruise to first GHSA state playoff win ever

Pinecrest Academy junior Regina Metz pressures Savannah Country Day’s Anna Stone on Friday in the first round of the Class 1A private school state tournament. - photo by Micah Green

PA RMetz 1 021917 web — Pinecrest Academy junior Regina Metz pressures Savannah Country Day’s Anna Stone on Friday in the first round of the Class 1A private school state tournament. - photo by Micah Green

Pinecrest Academy girls basketball crossed off two milestones at once Friday. Playing their first state tournament game at home since joining the GHSA, the Lady Paladins cruised 74-38 against Savannah Country Day to their first-ever state tournament win. Margaret Metz led the way with 31 points, 13 rebounds and four assists, while Regina Metz added 20 points and five rebounds and Maddie Lynch had 10 points and six rebounds.