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Photos: Creekview defeats River Ridge to advance to state championship game

River Ridge’s Myles Mansell (10) rebounds against Creekview’s Preslie Watson (10) during the first half of a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Creekview Grizzlies celebrate their 57-50 win over River Ridge in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Lili Beal (25) celebrates the Grizzlies 57-50 win over River Ridge in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Chloe Hawkins (23), Lili Beal (25), and Kylee Herrick (44) celebrate the Grizzlies 57-50 win over River Ridge in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

River Ridge’s Finley Parker (22) is guarded by the Grizzlies' defense during the second half a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Finley Howard (5) brings the ball up court during a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Brenley Matthews (21) is high-fived by teammates after coming off the court during the second half of a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Chloe Hawkins (23) drives to the basket under pressure from River Ridge's defense during a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

River Ridge’s Kyla Cantey (3) defends as Creekview’s Finley Howard (5) drives to the basket during a a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

River Ridges Kyla Cantey (3) reacts to her basket against Creekview with Finley Parker (22) during a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

River Ridge’s Finley Parker (22) is introduced before the game in a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

River Ridge’s Finley Parker (22) is guarded by the Grizzlies defense after rebounding during the first half of a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Creekview’s Kennedy Boughton (11) sinks a 3-pointer under pressure from River Ridge’s Finley Parker (22) during the second half of a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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River Ridge’s Myles Mansell (10) rebounds against Creekview’s Preslie Watson (10) during the first half of a GHSA Class 5A semifinal game Friday, March 6, 2026, at Georgia State. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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