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Photos: North Paulding girls defeat Grayson for a 6A basketball state championship

North Paulding players celebrate their win over Grayson in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding players and coaching staff celebrate their win over Grayson in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Kalee Hinkson (23) is congratulated by teammates and teammates during the second half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Kenzie Hinkson (left) and Grayson Coco Rudolph (right) fight for a loose ball during Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding fans cheer during the second half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding head coach Wes Willis reacts during the second half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding head coach Wes Willis shouts instructions during the second half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson players react after North Paulding beat Grayson in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson head coach Tim Slater comforts players after North Paulding beat Grayson in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson Coco Rudolph (3) and North Paulding Kalee Hinkson (right) flight for a loose ball during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Amiyah Leacock (40) drives against Grayson Tamera Rudolph (right) during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Kalee Hinkson (23) gets off a shot during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Talya Arnold (14) grabs a rebound over Grayson Mya Glover (0) Grayson London Backman-Grier (10) during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson Coco Rudolph (3) reacts during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson head coach Tim Slater shouts instructions during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Grayson Tamera Rudolph (left) collies with North Paulding Kalee Hinkson (23) as they fight for a loose ball during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Amiyah Leacock (40) gets off a shot during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

North Paulding Ava Dyer (22) grabs a loose ball over Grayson Tamera Rudolph (32) during the first half in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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North Paulding players celebrate their win over Grayson in Class 6A Girls GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Macon. North Paulding won 64-58 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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