TIFTON, Ga. — Kaden Lawson’s game-winning shot earned him the Carpet World Play of the Week after lifting Tift County over Richmond Hill 51-49 in the Class 6A Region 1 third-place game.

The play

Lawson, a left-handed player, hit the decisive basket to seal the two-point victory. The shot clinched third place in Class 6A Region 1 for Tift County, with playoff seeding on the line.

Play of the Week

The Carpet World Play of the Week recognizes standout moments from regional competition. Lawson’s game-winner in a high-stakes third-place matchup earned the honor this week.

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