Photos: Second round of high school state basketball tournament

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Photos: Second round of high school state basketball tournament

The scene from the Mount Paran Christian-Athens Academy matchup Friday.

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jasiah Washington (on ground left) struggles for ball control against Josie Collins of Athens Academy in first half action during Friday's game in Kennesaw. Mount Paran advanced to the next round with the 77-34 victory. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran head coach Stephanie Dunn instructs the team during a break in the action of Friday's 77-34 victory over Athens Academy. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Maddie Spinetto #2, right, moves past Athens Academy Spartans’ Millie Pugmire #4, left, in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024 in Kennesaw. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School Sydnee Brothers #25 works to score against the Athens Academy Spartans in first half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School Jasiah Washington #32 looks to score against the Athens Academy Spartans in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jada Harvey #4, shoots over Athens Academy Spartans’ Sally Bullard #22 in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jasiah Washington #32 works to maintain control of the ball against the Athens Academy Spartans’ Sally Bullard, #22, right, in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jasiah Washington #32 competes against the Athens Academy Spartans in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jada Harvey #4, works to get inside against the Athens Academy Spartans in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cheering on Mount Paran Christian School, Logan Mosley, 9, from left, Heather Brothers and Anne jones cheer on their aunt, daughter and granddaughter respectively, as she competes against the Athens Academy Spartans in second half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School student Brandon Rosado, cheers on the girls varsity basketball team as they compete against the Athens Academy Spartans in first half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jessica Fields #21 looks to the basket against the Athens Academy Spartans in first half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School competes against the Athens Academy Spartans in first half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jasiah Washington #32 competes against the Athens Academy Spartans in first half action on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran won the game 77 to 34. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Mount Paran Christian School’s Jessica Fields #21 centre, competes against the Athens Spartans on Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Mt Paran is up at the half. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Mount Paran Christian School’s Jasiah Washington (on ground left) struggles for ball control against Josie Collins of Athens Academy in first half action during Friday's game in Kennesaw. Mount Paran advanced to the next round with the 77-34 victory. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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