Photos: North Paulding girls defeat Grayson for a 6A basketball state championship

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Photos: North Paulding girls defeat Grayson for a 6A basketball state championship

North Paulding defeated Grayson 64-58 in the GHSA Class 6A championship game Saturday at the Macon Coliseum.

North Paulding players celebrate their win over Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding players and staff celebrate their win over Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding players and staff celebrate their win over Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Kalee Hinkson (center) is congratulated by teammates during the second half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding players and staff celebrate their win over Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Kenzie Hinkson (left) and Grayson Coco Rudolph (right) fight for a loose ball during the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding fans cheer during the second half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding coach Wes Willis reacts during the second half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding coach Wes Willis shouts instructions during the second half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson players react after North Paulding beat Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson coach Tim Slater comforts players after North Paulding beat Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson's Coco Rudolph (center) and North Paulding's Kalee Hinkson (right) fight for a loose ball during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Amiyah Leacock (center) drives against Grayson's Tamera Rudolph (right) during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Kalee Hinkson gets off a shot during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Talya Arnold (center) grabs a rebound over Grayson Mya Glover (center left) and London Backman-Grier (center right) during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Talya Arnold (center) grabs a rebound over Grayson's Mya Glover (right) and London Backman-Grier during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson's Coco Rudolph reacts during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson coach Tim Slater shouts instructions during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson's Tamera Rudolph (left) collides with North Paulding's Kalee Hinkson as they fight for a loose ball during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Amiyah Leacock gets off a shot during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding's Ava Dyer (left) grabs a loose ball by Grayson's Tamera Rudolph (right) during the first half of the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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North Paulding players celebrate their win over Grayson in the Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Macon Coliseum in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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