Photos: Sandy Creek edges Cedar Grove for 3A championship

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Photos: Sandy Creek edges Cedar Grove for 3A championship

Photos from the Cedar Grove vs. Sandy Creek championship game in the Georgia high school basketball state tournament on March 5, 2025. Sandy Creek won 39-38.

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (24) celebrates with teammates after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek coach Jon-Michael Nickerson celebrates with Sandy Creek guard Antonio Rivers (4) after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Jared White (3) celebrates with the trophy after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek players and coaches celebrate their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Jared White (3) attempts a shot against Cedar Grove forward Dontavius Stringifled Jr. (4) during the second half in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Sandy Creek won 39-38. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek coach Jon-Michael Nickerson, center, reacts as he is interviewed after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Jared White (3) reacts as he is interviewed after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) greets Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) after Sandy Creek’s 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) celebrates with teammates after Sandy Creek’s 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (24) celebrates with teammates after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (24) attempts a shot against Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) and Latimer is fouled during the closing minutes of their game in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Sandy Creek’s Latimer made the go-ahead free throw as they won 39-38. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) celebrates as Cedar Grove forward Dontavius Stringfield Jr. (4) walks off of the court after Sandy Creek’s 39-38 win in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Antonio Rivers (4) and guard Amari Latimer (24) celebrate after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (24) celebrates with teammates after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek forward Avon Florence (5) reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (1) attempts a shot during the first half against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove head coach Camden Terry reacts to a play during the first half against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) attempts a shot against Sandy Creek guard Jared White (3) and forward Avon Florence (5) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) attempts a three-point shot against Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove center Javonte Floyd (15) attempts a shot against Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Sandy Creek head coach Jon-Michael Nickerson talks with forward Osakilo Okeke (0) during the first half against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) attempts a shot against Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (1) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove center Javonte Floyd (15) attempts a shot against Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove center Javonte Floyd (15) attempts a shot against Sandy Creek forward Osakilo Okeke (0) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) drives against Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (1) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

Sandy Creek guard Amari Latimer (24) celebrates with teammates after their 39-38 win against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Boys 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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