Photos: Wheeler defeats Pebblebook to claim 2026 state championship

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Photos: Wheeler defeats Pebblebook to claim 2026 state championship

Wheeler defeated fellow Cobb County power Pebblebrook 62-52 for the 2026 Class 6A basketball state championship.

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler head coach Larry Thompson celebrates with players after Wheeler beat Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler head coach Larry Thompson celebrates with players after Wheeler beat Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook head coach George Washington shouts instructions during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) drives to the basket against Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) goes to the basket for the shot past Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler head coach Larry Thompson instructs during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Shamar Madden (left) and Wheeler Amare James (right) fight for a rebound against Pebblebrook Michael Setrana (5) and Pebblebrook Donald McMillian (10) during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler LaMarrion Lewis (0) drives against Pebblebrook Jagger Whitty (32) during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler head coach Larry Thompson reacts during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) shoots a 3-point basket during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) goes in for a lay-up during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) and Wheeler Colben Landrew (right) fight for a rebound during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) goes to the basket for the shot during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook players react during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Alexander Jones (3) goes up for the shot over Wheeler LaMarrion Lewis (0) during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Ahlijah Davis (15) reacts to a call during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Ahlijah Davis (15) reacts to a call during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) dunks the ball against Pebblebrook during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) reacts after dunking the ball against Pebblebrook during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) drives against Pebblebrook Jaylen Humphrey (14) during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) goes to the basket for the shot during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) reacts after scoring during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Jaron Saulsberry (1) shoots against Pebblebrook Jaylen Humphrey (14) during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Jaron Saulsberry (1) goes to the basket for the shot during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler fans cheer during the second half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Donald McMillian (10) reacts at the end of the fourth quarter during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Alexander Jones (left) and Pebblebrook Anthony Moon (12) react at the end of the fourth quarter during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook Alexander Jones (foreground) reacts as Wheeler players and coaching staff celebrate their win at the end of the fourth quarter during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Pebblebrook players react after Wheeler beat Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Wheeler Colben Landrew (3) gets off a shot during the first half in Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Wheeler players celebrate their win over Pebblebrook during Class 6A Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. Wheeler won 62-52 over Pebblebrook. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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