Madison Edges Green Oaks in Thrilling LHSAA Non-Select Division III Semifinal

Lake Charles, LA – The No. 2 seeded Madison Jaguars narrowly defeated the No. 11 Green Oaks Giants 49-46 in the LHSAA Non-Select Division III semifinal on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Marsh Madness. The victory sends Madison to the state championship game, while Green Oaks’ season concludes with a bittersweet finish.

A Back-and-Forth Battle

The game was a tightly contested affair from start to finish. Green Oaks, despite being the lower seed, proved to be a formidable opponent, tying the game in the waning moments. However, Madison ultimately prevailed, securing the win with clutch free throws down the stretch.

Key Moments in the Fourth Quarter

Green Oaks mounted a significant comeback in the fourth quarter, erasing a 43-34 deficit with a 9-0 run. A basket by Javontaye Dean tied the game at 43-43 with 2:55 remaining. Dawson Brown of Madison responded with a field goal to regain the lead at 45-43 with 1:55 left on the clock.

Madison extended their lead to 47-46 before Green Oaks turned the ball over in the lane with 36 seconds remaining. Jerell Henderson of Madison made one of two free throws, increasing the lead to 48-46 with just 16.3 seconds left. A last-second three-point attempt by Jakerious Smith of Green Oaks rimmed out as time expired.

Individual Performances

Dawson Brown led Madison with 20 points. For Green Oaks, Javontaye Dean and Benjamin both scored 13 points, while Larry Nichols added 10 points after opening the game with the first eight points for the Giants.

Game Statistics

Final Score: Madison 49, Green Oaks 46

Looking Ahead

Madison will advance to the LHSAA Non-Select Division III championship game. Green Oaks concludes their season with a strong showing, having exceeded expectations as an 11th seed reaching the semifinal round. Read more about the game at the Shreveport-Bossier Advocate.

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