Photos: Milton defeats Riverwood in basketball playoffs

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Photos: Milton defeats Riverwood in basketball playoffs

Photos from the Georgia high school basketball playoff game between Milton and Riverwood on Feb. 19, 2025. Milton won 70-64.

Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Josh Dixon (3) drives against Riverwood guard Noah Cockrell (13) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) blocks a shot attempt by Riverwood guard Noah Cockrell (13) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Also pictured is Milton guard Tate Golden (14). Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Josh Dixon (3) reacts with fans after the win against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) greets Milton forward Solomon Bratton (22) after their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) grabs a rebound against Riverwood guard Clinton McCants (0) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) attempts a three point shot against Milton guard Tate Golden (14) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Josh Dixon (3) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) attempts a shot against Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard Noah Cockrell (13) drives against Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) is fouled by Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) drives against Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) attempts a shot against Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) during the second half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton forward Solomon Bratton (22) grabs a defensive rebound against Riverwood forward Sean Poret (30) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) attempts a shot against Riverwood guard Clinton McCants (0) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood forward Sean Poret (30) grabs a loose ball against Milton forward Braxton Gielser (4) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) makes a move against Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against Milton in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Josh Dixon (3) attempts a shot during the first half against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton guard Josh Dixon (3) attempts a shot against Riverwood guard JR Leonard (23) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Milton guard Daniel Ogunyemi (12) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Riverwood in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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