SAVANNAH, Ga. () — A called late timeout in the Region 3-A Division I tournament potentially cost Swainsboro a trip to the state playoffs, which highlighted an exciting night of action on the boys’ and girls’ side on Feb. 11 at Savannah Country Day.

Swainsboro boys’ head basketball coach Brice Hobbs called a timeout late with less than five seconds remaining and his team trailing by one, 62-61, against Toombs County, but the Tigers did not have any more timeouts.

The timeout was granted upon request. However, when the officials discussed the call, they informed Hobbs his team did not have a timeout. The coach thought he had a timeout. Swainsboro received a technical foul as a penalty for the violation. Toombs made one of two free throws.

Toombs County also got the ball back and forced Swainsboro to foul with two seconds remaining. The Bulldogs stepped to the line and made both free throws. The final score was 65-61.

In the final boys game of the night, Savannah Christian was able to defeat Savannah Country Day, who last year won the Region 3-AAA tournament title. Savannah Christian’s hope of winning the region is still alive after a 45-40 win.

On the girl’s side, Swainsboro rolled past Toombs County, 54-35. In the other girls’ game, Woodville-Tompkins held a 31-30 lead over St. Vincent’s at the half. Thanks in large part to the Wolverines press defense. However, in the second half, St. Vincent’s dominated. They scored 35 points, while only surrendering three, as they picked up the win. 65-34.