Photos: Best of high school basketball state championship week

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Photos: Best of high school basketball state championship week

Here are some of the top photos from Wednesday and Thursday's action in Macon. The high school season will come to an end with games Friday and Saturday.

Jackson Atlanta guard Aaliyah Weaver (1) drives against Creekside guard Skye Cleveland (12) during the second half in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Creekside guard C’India Dennis (1) attempts a shot and is fouled by Jackson Atlanta guard Janiyah Weaver (12) during the second half in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (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)

Creekside guard C’India Dennis (1) celebrates with an assistant coach after their win against Jackson Atlanta of the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Butler guard Kwamane Bridges (1) attempts a shot against Union County forward Vince Marevka (12) during the second half of the GHSA Boys 2A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Butler defeated Union County 57-49. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Butler head coach Chaz Clark talks with guard De’Cori Fleming (10) during their game against Union County in the GHSA Boys 2A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Butler defeated Union County 57-49. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Butler players celebrate with Butler head coach Chaz Clark after Butler defeated Union County 57-49 during the GHSA Boys 2A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Creekside players Skye Cleveland, left, and Lia Moore, right, celebrate their win against Jackson Atlanta in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Creekside players celebrate their win against Jackson Atlanta in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Creekside players celebrate their win against Jackson Atlanta in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Butler guard Kwamane Bridges (1) and Union County forward Vince Marevka (12) fight for a loose ball during the second half of the GHSA Boys 2A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Butler defeated Union County 57-49. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cherokee Bluff guard Bristol Kersh (13) reacts as the game ends and Cherokee Bluff defeated Baldwin 66-58 during the GHSA Girls 3A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Cedar Grove forward Emanual Green (1) celebrates a basket next to Cedar Grove guard Keith Gillespie (5) during the second half against Sandy Creek 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)

Holy Innocents’ guard Jaden McCollough (12) dives for a loose ball against NC Christian Brock Bass-Bonner (3) during the first half against NC Christian in the Private Boys GHSA State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Holy Innocents’ guard Hailee Swain (2) and guard Makayla Weaver (13) celebrates their win against Hebron Christian during the Private Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Wednesday, March, 5, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Holy Innocents’ won 57-39. (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 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 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 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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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Jackson Atlanta guard Aaliyah Weaver (1) drives against Creekside guard Skye Cleveland (12) during the second half in the GHSA Girls 4A State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Thursday, March, 6, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Creekside won 57-47. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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