Photos: Savannah edges McIntosh County Academy

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Photos: Savannah edges McIntosh County Academy

Photos from the Class A-D2 boys game between Savannah and McIntosh County Academy in the Georgia high school basketball state tournament on March 7, 2025. Savannah won 58-52.

Savannah head coach George Brown celebrates with Savannah’s Martavies Rice (23) after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah head coach George Brown hoists the trophy as he celebrates with Savannah players after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah players and coaches pose for a team photograph after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah head coach George Brown celebrates with Savannah’s Marcus Reynolds (34) after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Maki Joyner (1, center) celebrates with teammates after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

The Savannah bench reacts after Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) makes the go-ahead three-point shot during the second half against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) reacts after a play with guard Zy Smart (11) during the second half against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) makes the go-ahead three-point shot during the second half against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

McIntosh County Academy guard Jayden Ellis (4) reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half against Savannah in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

McIntosh Co Academy guard Craig Battle Jr. (0) attempts a shot against Savannah defenders during the first half of the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

McIntosh Co Academy guard Jayden Ellis (4) attempts a shot against Savannah guard Zy Smart (11) during the first half of the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

McIntosh Co Academy guard Craig Battle Jr. (0) attempts a shot against Savannah guard Shone Ruth (4) and guard Stephon Fox (5) during the first half of the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Maki Joyner (1) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy center Derrick Irons (23) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy forward MJ Quarterman (12) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy forward MJ Quarterman (12) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Maki Joyner (1) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy center Derrick Irons (23) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Maki Joyner (1) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy center Derrick Irons (23) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Maki Joyner (1) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy center Derrick Irons (23) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Savannah guard Chance Hendricks (2) attempts a shot against McIntosh Co Academy forward MJ Quarterman (12) during the second half in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. Savannah won 58-52. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

Savannah head coach George Brown celebrates with Savannah’s Martavies Rice (23) after their 58-52 win against McIntosh Co Academy in the GHSA Boys A-D2 State Championship at the Macon Centreplex, Friday, March, 7, 2025, in Macon, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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