Photos: Woodward advances in high school basketball state tournament

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Photos: Woodward advances in high school basketball state tournament

Photos from the Woodward vs. Langston Hughes game in the Georgia high school basketball state tournament on Feb. 28, 2025.

Woodward Academy guard Myles Hayes (1) and guard Zac Foster (5) celebrate their win against Langston Hughes in their semifinal game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) celebrates their win against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy head coach Anthony Thomas is shown on the sideline during their game against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes head coach Elliott Montgomery is shown on the sideline during their game against Woodward Academy in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) drives against Langston Hughes forward Jaron LaMelle (4) during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Myles Hayes (1) blocks a shot attempt by Langston Hughes guard Addison Dyer (1) during the second half against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Aaron Jackson (24) reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes guard Addison Dyer (1) controls the ball against Woodward Academy guard Aaron Jackson (24) and Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Jaydon London (5) attempts a shot against Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy forward Deke Cooper (25) grabs a defensive rebound against Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) during the first half in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) dunks during the first half against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) dunks during the first half against Langston Hughes in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4, top center) watches his shot attempt with teammate Woodward Academy guard Myles Hayes (1) as they follow the ball against Langston Hughes players during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Jaydon London (5) drives against the defense of Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) and Woodward Academy guard Payton Waites (3) during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) drives against the defense of Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) and Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) attempts a three-point shot against Langston Hughes guard Shamar Madden (23) during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Donovan Johnson (11) and Langston Hughes guard Addison Dyer (1) battle for a rebound during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) attempts a shot against Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) attempts a shot against Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35, right) during the first half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35, center) battles for a rebound against Woodward Academy forward Deke Cooper (25) and Langston Hughes forward Jaron LaMelle (4) during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) attempts a shot during the second half against Woodward Academy in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Jaron LaMelle (4) dunks during the second half against Woodward Academy in their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5) and Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) get tangled up as the fight for a rebound during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The ball stays on the rim as Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35, left) and Woodward Academy forward Deke Cooper (25, right) position themselves to grab the rebound during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Zac Foster (5), Langston Hughes forward Jaron LaMelle (4) and Langston Hughes forward Ethan Carter (35) fight for a rebound during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes forward Jaydon London (5, left), Woodward Academy forward Deke Cooper (25) and Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) battle for a rebound during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Woodward Academy guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. (4) and Langston Hughes forward Jaydon London (5) battle for a rebound during the second half of their semi-final game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

Woodward Academy guard Myles Hayes (1) and guard Zac Foster (5) celebrate their win against Langston Hughes in their semifinal game of the GHSA Class 5A Boys State Basketball playoffs at the Georgia State Convocation Center, Friday, February, 28, 2025, in Atlanta. Woodward Academy won 63-58. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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