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Holy Innocents’ forward Khalid Worthy (10) attempts a shot against Darlington forward Cam Selig (21) during the second half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard Brent Bell (3) attempts a shot against Holy Innocents’ forward Khalid Worthy (10) during the second half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) attempts a shot against the Darlington defense during the second half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) reacts to a call by an official after Hutcherson attempted a shot during the second half against Darlington in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) attempts a shot against Darlington forward Joseph Ogunyemi (23) during the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) reacts after an official stopped play during the second half against Darlington in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) dribbles the ball up the court against Darlington forward Joseph Ogunyemi (23) during the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington players celebrate with the trophy after their 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington head coach Nathan West, facing, celebrates with guard Brent Bell (3) after their 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington players celebrate as time expires during their 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard D.J. Hall, center, celebrates with teammates after their 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington fans celebrate during the closing minute of Darlington’s 53-50 win against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard D.J. Hall (5) attempts a shot against Holy Innocents’ guard Bryce Smith (12) during the first half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard Jordan Wilkerson (2) attempts a three-point shot during the first half against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington head coach Nathan West and the bench react after a three-point shot made by a Darlington player during the first half against Holy Innocents’ in the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard D.J. Hall (5) drives against Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) during the first half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Darlington guard D.J. Hall (5) attempts a shot against Holy Innocents’ guard Devin Hutcherson (3) during the first half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Holy Innocents’ forward Khalid Worthy (10) attempts a shot against Darlington forward Cam Selig (21) during the second half of the Class 3A-A Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Wednesday, March, 11, 2026, in Macon, Ga. Darlington won 53-50. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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