Photos: Rabun County defeats Southwest Macon to win the Class A Div. 1 state title

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Photos: Rabun County defeats Southwest Macon to win the Class A Div. 1 state title

Rabun County defeated Southwest Macon 52-43 to win the Class A Div. 1 state championship on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Southwest head coach Monquencio Hardnett reacts to no-call during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) drives against Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Alex Butts (24) gets off a shot past Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest fans cheer during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest players react during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) drives the ball during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) prepares to shoot against Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest players react at the end of the fourth quarter in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County head coach David Adcock and players celebrate their win over Southwest during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest fans react during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest fans react during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) reacts as Rabun County players celebrate their win during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County players and coaching staff celebrate their win over Southwest during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County head coach David Adcock and players celebrate their win over Southwest during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) reacts as Rabun County players celebrate their win during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) reacts during the first half in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) reacts after scoring during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) drives against Southwest Chase Dupree (0) during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Hayes Free (23) goes to the basket for the shot during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) drives the ball during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County Huey Blalock (3) goes to the basket for the shot during the first half in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County head coach David Adcock reacts during the first half in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Rabun County fans cheer during the first half in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Southwest Caron CJ Howard (1) reacts during the first half in Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Southwest head coach Monquencio Hardnett reacts to no-call during Class A Division I Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. Rabun County won 52-43 over Southwest. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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