Georgia High school state basketball playoffs

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Georgia high school basketball teams begin first round of state playoff action.

North Cobb Eddie Clark (22) loses the ball as he finds himself sandwiched by Centennial defenders Adrian Rodgers (15) and Nathan Harries in thier Class AAAAA state basketball tournament.

North Cobb head coach Terry Gorsuch gives his players motivational words during the second half.

Centennial head coach Allen Whitehart bring his team together for final cheer as they move on in the state tournament.

North Cobb's Markel Gregoire (left) finds little room as he faces the staunch defense of Centennial's Adrian Rodgers.

Centennial's Lorenzo Brown slams in two over North Cobb's Markel Gregoire on the way to a 66-49 victory in their Class AAAAA first round state tournament game at Centennial High School in Roswell.

Centennial defenders Kamren Belin (left) and Adrian Rodgers team up on North Cobb's Taylor Napier (44).

Centennial head coach Allen Whitehart gives instructions to Ryan Fleming during a time out.

North Cobb's Markel Gregoire can't bare to watch as the final seconds tick away. North Cobb lost 66-49 to Centennial.

Harrison's Vince Martin goes up for a shot over a Wheeler defender in their Class AAAAA playoff game at Wheeler High School in Marietta.

Wheeler students section goes wild following a Tahj Tate spinning dunk in the Wildcats' win over Harrison.

Wheeler's Tahj Tate drives the lane. Wheeler won its first round Class AAAAA match up against Wheeler 84-66 Saturday in Marietta.

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North Cobb Eddie Clark (22) loses the ball as he finds himself sandwiched by Centennial defenders Adrian Rodgers (15) and Nathan Harries in thier Class AAAAA state basketball tournament.

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