AUGUSTA — Nola Mason dropped in 26 points as fifth-seeded Greenville rallied from an early deficit to beat fourth-seeded St. Dominic Academy 51-46 in a Class D South girls basketball quarterfinal Monday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Mason scored 11 points in each of the middle two quarters, sparking a comeback by the Lakers (8-8) after they fell behind 18-6 in the first quarter.

Lakley St. John added 10 points from Greenville, which faces No. 1 Valley (19-0) in the regional semifinals Thursday in Augusta.

Charli Apodaca got 11 of her 20 points in the first quarter to fuel the hot start for the Saints (10-9). Piper Croteau contributed four 3-pointers and 17 points.