Kell High School has reason for pride and jubilation Friday after winning two state championships. Both the boys and girls teams were crowned in the GHSA state high school basketball tournament in Class 5A.
It’s the first state championship for either of the Kell teams, who are known as the Longhorns.
The tournament continues for other GHSA classifications on Friday at the Macon Coliseum.
The girls team struck first with a commanding victory over Warner Robins. The boys won a closer contest Thursday night, overcoming Eagle’s Landing. Kell, located in East Cobb, has about 1,500 students, according to AJC School Guide. And one proud principal.
“What an amazing night for the coaches, players, & the entire #LonghornNation,” principal Peter Giles tweeted, along with photos of both of his teams. “It has been an amazing journey to watch & to see the work pay off tonight in front of an incredible Kell community & student body that was LOUD & made a difference!”
Both teams were undefeated in region play and didn’t lose a game at home throughout the whole season. The boys ended the season at 27-2 on a 15-game win streak, while the girls closed out the 2022-23 season at 26-5 with a 14-game streak of victories.
Readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ajc.com will find full coverage of the games, including two pages in the Friday ePaper edition.
Class 5A girls: Kell 57, Warner Robins 36 (Story and photos)
Class 5A boys: Kell 61, Eagle’s Landing 53 (Story and photos)
It’s Cedar Grove vs. Sandy Creek again - this time in basketball
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