Photos: High school basketball state tournament

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Photos: High school basketball state tournament

Teams from around Georgia are competing for basketball championships on March 9, 2018.

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas guard Tre Gomillion (3) celebrates in the closing seconds of their win against St. Francis during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy coach Cedric King, right, guard J'Auana Robinson (12) and other players celebrates their win against Harrison during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas Gerald Merriweather (5) celebrates a three-point basket against St. Francis during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents forward Jillian Hollingshead (21) and Wesleyan forward Sutton West (15) fight for a rebound in the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents forward Jada Farrell (25) drives against Wesleyan guard Paige Lyons (12) in the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan coach Jan Azar cheers on her players in the first half against Holy Innocents during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents coach Nichole Dixon, left, talks with Logan Jackson (14) and Jada Farrell (25) in the first half against Wesleyan during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan's Callie Weaver (32), Sutton West (15), Amaya Register (14), and Paige Lyons (12) celebrate their win against Holy Innocents during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents guard Kaila Hubbard (12) pushes the ball up the court in the first half against Wesleyan during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan forward Avyonce Carter (33) grabs a rebound against Holy Innocents forward Logan Jackson (14) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan coach Jan Azar celebrates with forward Sutton West (15, left) and Amaya Register (14) during the second half against Holy Innocents of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents guard Kaila Hubbard (12) attempts a shot against Wesleyan forward Sutton West (15) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents guard Kaila Hubbard (12) attempts a shot against Wesleyan forward Sutton West (15) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Holy Innocents guard Rachel Suttle (3) attempts a shot against Wesleyan forward Izzy Larsen (22) in the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: The Wesleyan bench reacts to a basket in the second half of their game against Holy Innocents in the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan coach Jan Azar during their win against Holy Innocents of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan guard Amaya Register (14) attempts a basket against Holy Innocents guard Rachel Suttle (3) during the second half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan guard Amaya Register (14) attempts a basket against Holy Innocents guard Rachel Suttle (3) during the second half of the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Wesleyan coach Jan Azar, center, gets a hug from athletic director Marc Khedouri after Wesleyan's win against Holy Innocents during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: The Wesleyan girls team pose for a photograph with the trophy after their win against Holy Innocents during the GHSA Class A Private Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Wesleyan won 61-44. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis Caleb Snyder (4) fights for a rebound against Aquinas Tre Gomillion (3) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis Caleb Snyder (4) attempts a shot against Aquinas Dajuan Hill (25) and Tre Gomillion (3) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas coach Harrison Zeigler reacts to a defensive play by Trent Bowdre (10) against St. Francis during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas Daniel Parrish (13) drives against St. Francis Down Odom (23) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis coach Drew Catlett talks with Thomas Owen (21) during the first half against Aquinas during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis CJ Riley (3) attempts a shot against Aquinas Dajuan Hill (25) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis CJ Riley (3) attempts a shot against Aquinas Dajuan Hill (25) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis CJ Riley (3) attempts a shot against Aquinas Dajuan Hill (25) during the first half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis Chase Ellis (24) reacts after fouling an Aquinas player during the second half of the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: The Aquinas bench celebrates in the closing seconds of their win against St. Francis during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas guard Daniel Parrish (13) and forward Dajuan Hill (25) celebrate after their win against St. Francis during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: St. Francis Dwon Odom (23, facing) and CJ Riley (3) console each other after their loss to Aquinas during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Harrison guard Audrey Jordan (24) fights for a loose ball against Lovejoy forward J'Auana Robinson (12, left) and guard Anaya Boyd (4) during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy guard Anaya Boyd (4) attempts a shot defended by Harrison guard Audrey Jordan (24) during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Harrison guard Sarah Woghiren (22) pushes the ball up the court against Lovejoy guard Genesis Bryant (1) during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Harrison coach Steve Lenahan reacts to a play in the first half against Lovejoy during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Harrison guard Harper Vick (1) drives against Lovejoy guard Mariah Spain (5) during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy coach Cedric King reacts to a play in the first half against Harrison during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy forward J'Auana Robinson (12) grabs a loose ball against Harrison guard Mae Willis (21) and Sarah Woghiren (22) during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy guard Genesis Bryant (1) attempts a basket against Harrison guard Sarah Woghiren (22) during the second half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy forward J'Aunna Robinson (12) grabs a rebound during the second half against Harrison of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy coach Cedric King celebrates their win against Harrison during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Lovejoy coach Cedric King celebrates with players after their win against Harrison during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Harrison guard Eastyn King (10) reacts after their loss to Lovejoy during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Girls State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Lovejoy won 57-41. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes coach Rory Welsh talks with guard Patrick Carter Jr. (2) during the first half against Gainesville during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Gainesville guard Jarrel Rosser (2) dunks during the first half against Hughes during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) and Gainesville forward Xavier Bledson (13) battle for a rebound during the first half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) screams "And One," after scoring a basket during the first half against Gainesville of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes forward Tyler Smith (5) dunks during the second half against Gainesville in the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes forward Tyler Smith (5) dunks during the second half against Gainesville in the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) grabs a rebound against Gainesville forward KJ Buffen (5) during the second half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) fights for a rebound against Gainesville guard Rafael Rubel (23) during the second half of the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) reacts to a play during the second half against Gainesville in the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21, center) celebrates with teammates after they defeated Gainesville during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) and forward Tyler Smith (5) celebrate after they defeated Gainesville during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes guard Landers Nolley (21) and forward Tyler Smith (5) celebrate after they defeated Gainesville during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Hughes center Papa Samba (3) and forward Tyler Smith (5) celebrate after they defeated Gainesville during the GHSA Class AAAAAA Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Hughes won 85-78. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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March 9, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Aquinas guard Tre Gomillion (3) celebrates in the closing seconds of their win against St. Francis during the GHSA Class A Private Boys State Championship at McCamish Pavilion Friday, March 9, 2018, in Atlanta. Aquinas won 65-60. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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