Senator Tavares Honors State Champs From Columbus Africentric

Columbus – State Senator Charleta B. Tavares (D – Columbus) recognized the Lady Nubians of Columbus Africentric Early College during Senate session today for earning the 2012 Division III State Girls Basketball Championship Title. Africentric beat Anna High School, who had previously been undefeated for 50 games, on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Columbus. The game was a hard fought one by both sides, with a final score of 70-66 in overtime.

“The Lady Nubians of Africentric should be commended on their accomplishments over the past 5 years with respect to their consistent and remarkable athletic achievements. They have set high standards for themselves as well as those young women who will follow in their footsteps,” said Tavares.

To date, the team has made 4 appearances in the state championship finals since 2007. This year will mark the third time the Lady Nubians have brought home the state title, adding to those won in 2007 and 2009. Their appearance in the state finals in 2008 earned them 2nd place overall.

The 2012 season was especially impressive as Africentric Early College was unranked in the final state poll before the championship game and was set to face the No. 1 ranked team. They ended their 2012 season with a 23-4 record.