Photos: St. Pius defeats Pace Academy for 4A boys basketball state championship

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Photos: St. Pius defeats Pace Academy for 4A boys basketball state championship

St. Pius defeated Pace Academy 54-51 to claim the 2026 4A boys basketball state championship.

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates his 3-point shot against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (left) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Henry Dickert during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X students get hyped up during the second half of St. Pius X’s game against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (right) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (center) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay (left) during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (left) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (center) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay (left) during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds dribbles the ball upcourt during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds dribbles the ball upcourt during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds attempts a shot during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds makes a dunk during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds attempts a shot during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X head coach Will Cloyd (right) celebrates a basket as the bench and fans cheer during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen attempts a 3-point shot against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen (right) celebrates with an assistant coach as time expires during their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates as time expires during their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates as time expires during their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X players walk off the court after their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds celebrates with teammates after their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (center) holds the trophy with teammates after their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds (center) hoists the trophy with teammates after their 54-51 win Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pace Academy guard Brian Clark (center) attempts a shot against St. Pius X defenders during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Harris Reynolds makes a dunk against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen (left) celebrates his 3-point shot against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pace Academy guard Brian Clark (center) attempts a shot against St. Pius X defenders during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pace Academy guard Jaydon Avery (center) attempts a shot against St. Pius X during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pace Academy guard Jaydon Avery (right) makes a move on St. Pius X forward D’Marley Elliott during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

St. Pius X head coach Will Cloyd (center) lifts the trophy as his team celebrates their 54-51 win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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St. Pius X guard Westin Keppen celebrates his 3-point shot against Pace Academy during the GHSA Class 4A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Macon. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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