Photos: High school state basketball finals - Day 1

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Photos: High school state basketball finals - Day 1

Photos from the first day of high school boys and girls state finals from Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

Buford hoists the trophy winning the state title with a 60-42 victory over the Southwest DeKalb Panthers Wednesday.

The Buford Wolves charge the court as time expires celebrating a 75-61 victory over the Cedar Shoals Jaguars in their 5A boys GHSA State Basketball Championship game Wednesday.

David Viti pumps his fist after scoring against Cedar Shoals in the 5A boys GHSA State Basketball Championship game Wednesday.

Marcus Watson goes in for a slam for two points between Cedar Shoals Jaguars defenders Damarrea Low and Arthur Jones.

Alex Jones defends against Cedar Shoals' Phlandrous Fleming in their 5A boys GHSA State Basketball Championship game Wednesday.

Tory Ozment grabs an offensive rebound over Southwest DeKalb's Ogheneruona Uwusiaba in their GHSA State Basketball Championship game Wednesday.

Tory Ozment (left) and Jasmin King celebrate winning the state title Wednesday with Buford's win over Southwest DeKalb.

Buford's Jonathan Miles is fouled by Cedar Shoals Tyâqon Mitchell on his way to the basket.

Alex Jones reacts after scoring a basket on the way to a 75-61 victory over the Cedar Shoalsin the 5A boys GHSA State Basketball Championship game.

Buford head coach Eddie Martin hugs David Viti after Wednesday's state title win.

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Buford hoists the trophy winning the state title with a 60-42 victory over the Southwest DeKalb Panthers Wednesday.

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