DeKalb County rivals: Miller Grove vs. Tucker

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DeKalb County rivals: Miller Grove vs. Tucker

Miller Grove faced their DeKalb County and Region 6 rival Tucker on Jan. 17, 2014.

Tucker cheerleaders observe a moment of silence during a pre-game dedication to former coach William Venable and his son, who were slain in a home invasion 10 years ago on Jan. 13, 2004, prior to action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. The gym is named in Venable's honor.

Tucker's Tyrell Thomas works to the basket against Miller Grove's Omar Venable during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Tucker's Jon Dunmyer goes for the loose ball against Miller Grove's Raylon Richardson during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

JANUARY 17, 2014 TUCKER Miller Grove's head coach Sharman White directs his team as referee Tyrell Johnson watches action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

JANUARY 17, 2014 TUCKER Miller Grove's Keith Pinckney goes up for the shot against the defense of Tucker's Tyrell Thomas during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Kendall Williams is defended by Tucker's Jon Dunymer (left) and Kehel Assing during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Raylon Richardson goes up for the shot against Tucker's Tyrell Thomas (15) and Kehel Assing (3) during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. The Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Tucker's Devanta Reynolds goes up against Miller Grove's Omar Venable during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Tucker's Devanta Reynolds goes up against Miller Grove's Omar Venable during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Devin Dorsett goes for the rebound against Tucker's Tyrell Thomas during action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Tucker's Tyrell Thomas and Miller Grove's James Walker battle for the rebound during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Raylon Richardson has his shot blocked by Tucker's Tyrell Thomas during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Raylon Richardson is fouled by Tucker's Tyrell Thomas during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's Keith Pinckney brings the ball upcourt against Tucker's Davanta Reynolds during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Miller Grove's James Walker goes for the shot against the defense of Tucker's Davante Meadows during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Simani White, 4, daughter of Miller Grove head coach Sharman White and his wife, Jemeka, works on her moves with the Wolverine's cheerleaders during a break in action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS, Friday, January 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

Tucker's Davante Meadows is defended by Miller Grove's James Walker (12) and Deven Dorsett during action in the second half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. Miller Grove's boys team has won five consecutive championships in the state's second-highest classification. And the Wolverines, led by Tulane signee Keith Pinckney, are ranked No. 1 again this season.

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Tucker cheerleaders observe a moment of silence during a pre-game dedication to former coach William Venable and his son, who were slain in a home invasion 10 years ago on Jan. 13, 2004, prior to action in the first half of the Miller Grove at Tucker HS boys basketball game at Tucker HS on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014. The gym is named in Venable's honor.

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