Photos: North Oconee tops Pace Academy in 4A boys

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Photos: North Oconee tops Pace Academy in 4A boys

Photos from the Pace Academy vs. North Oconee 4A boys game in the Georgia high school basketball state tournament on March 6, 2025. North Oconee won 60-51.

North Oconee forward Banks Pourchier (32) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee players and coaches pose for a team photograph as they celebrate their win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Thrasher Wilkins (12) hoists the trophy next to head coach Rick Rasmussen, left, and Justin Wise (2) and others as they celebrate their win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy guard Jackson Ferry, left, and guard Brian Clark react after their loss to North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy guard Eric Chatfield Jr. (2) reacts in the closing minute of their loss to North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy forward Chandler Bing (3) reacts in the closing minute of their loss to North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee forward Khamari Brooks (5) and guard Justin Wise (2) celebrate in the closing minutes of their win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) drives against Pace Academy forward Gavin Fountain (25) during the second half in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee forward Khamari Brooks (5) drives against Pace Academy forward Bentley Lusakueno (0) and Brooks is fouled on the play during the second half in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) attempts a three point shot during the second half against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy head coach Sharman White reacts to a call during the first half against North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy guard Eric Chatfield Jr. (2) reacts after making a shot during the second half against North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay (15) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy forward Candler Bing (3) makes a move against North Oconee defenders during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard guard Thrasher Wilkins (12) grabs a rebound against Pace Academy guard Jackson Ferry (4) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) attempts a shot against Pace Academy guard Jackson Ferry (4) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee forward Khamari Brooks (5) attempts a shot during the first half against Pace Academy during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) attempts a shot against Pace Academy defenders during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Thrasher Wilkins (12) attempts a shot against Pace Academy guard Jackson Ferry (4) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy forward Chandler Bing (3) attempts a shot after he is fouled by a North Oconee defender during the second half in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy guard Eric Chatfield Jr. (2) attempts a shot against North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) during the second half in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee guard Justin Wise (2) attempts a shot against Pace Academy forward Hayden Clay (15) during the first half of the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy forward Chandler Bing (3) attempts a shot after he is fouled by a North Oconee defender during the second half in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

North Oconee players and coaches pose for a team photograph as they celebrate their win against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Pace Academy head coach Sharman White reacts to a call during the second half against North Oconee in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

North Oconee forward Banks Pourchier (32) reacts after making a basket during the second half against Pace Academy in the GHSA Boys 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. North Oconee won 60-51. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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