MACON — Brookwood’s Warriors survived their fourth challenge of 2024-25 from Valwood Saturday, ending the Valiants’ season in the quarterfinals of the GIAA Class 3A state tournament, 79-29.

Playing at First Presbyterian Day, Valwood matched the Warriors for the initial basket — a jump shot by Richard Hunter — but struggled with No. 1 Brookwood’s size and speed.

Brookwood went ahead 20-6 after the first frame, 34-13 at the half.

Valwood did get big scoring nights from Jack Morris and Wren Woodall. Morris sank a trio of three-pointers. Woodall netted eight points.

Four District 3-3A teams made up the elite eight in the GIAA state tournament. Two are going to the final four. Deerfield-Windsor outlasted Frederica Academy, 49-45, and will face Brookwood Wednesday at Columbus State.

St. Andrew’s defeated Tiftarea 70-49 and will take on Lakeview Academy, a 75-39 victor over Westminster of Augusta.

Girls 3A semifinals feature Lakeview against Frederica Academy and John Milledge Academy over Westminster of Augusta. Terrell Academy, the last region team still competing, Terrell, which began the year 24-0, was upset Friday by John Milledge, 40-37.