Photos: High school basketball state tournament finals

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Photos: High school basketball state tournament finals

Photos from the Georgia high school basketball state tournament on March 7, 2020.

Chattahoochee players celebrate their victory over Lanier during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won 69-66 in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee's Cameron Sheffield (3) reacts as he loses a ball during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee's Cameron Sheffield (3) dribbles against Lanier's Landon Fears (20). Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee players celebrate their victory over Lanier during the GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Lanier head coach Branden Mayweather reacts to a call during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee's AJ White (1) shoots over Lanier's Sion James (1) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee cheerleaders react during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Lanier players react to their loss during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Chattahoochee players celebrate their victory over Lanier during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won over Lanier 69-66 in overtime.(Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Collins Hill's Asjah Inniss (4) gets off a shot against Westlake during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Collins Hill's Asjah Inniss (4) shoots against Westlake's Ta'Niya Latson (20) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Collins Hill's Sacha Washington (33) prepares to shoot against Westlake's Brianna Turnage (4) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's head coach Hilda Hankerson shouts instructions during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Brianna Turnage (4) grabs a rebound over Collins Hill's Eden Sample (1) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Oliver Gerard (Alcovy) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Oliver Gerard (Alcovy) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ja' Queze Kirby (Jeff Davis) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Oliver Gerard (Alcovy) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ja' Queze Kirby (Jeff Davis) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Micah Bell (Chapel Hill) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Judges hold their score during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ja' Queze Kirby (Jeff Davis) dunks the ball during Slam Dunk Contest championship at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Ta'Niya Latson (20) shoots against Collins Hill's Kamryn Collins (22) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Ta'Niya Latson (20) gets off a shot during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Raven Johnson (25) goes to the basket for a shot during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Camerah Langston (31) fights for a loose ball with Collins Hill's Jailah Clark-Jones (23) and Collins Hill's Asjah Inniss (4) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake players celebrate their victory during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake players celebrate their victory during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Collins Hill's head coach Brian Harmon reacts during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake players celebrate their victory during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake players celebrate their victory during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Collins Hill players react to their loss during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Westlake's Brianna Turnage (4) grabs a rebound over Collins Hill's Sacha Washington (33) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Maxwell Harris (55) blocks a shot by Grayson's Toneari Lane (22) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Grayson's head coach Geoffrey Pierce reacts to a call during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's head coach Larry Thompson reacts during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) shoots over Grayson's Toneari Lane (22) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Samuel Hines Jr. (20) hangs on the basket after dunking the ball during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Grayson's Taje Kelly (10) falls onto Wheeler's Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) as Hudson prepares to shoot during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Juvon Gamory (12) gets off a pass against Grayson's Josh Smith (right) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Grayson's Josh Smith (center) shoots between Wheeler's Samuel Hines Jr. (behind) and Wheeler's Ja'Hiem Hudson (3) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Westlake won 72-53 over Collins Hill. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Grayson cheerleaders react to their loss during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's players celebrate with fans after they won over Grayson during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's head coach Larry Thompson and players celebrate their dramatic victory over Grayson during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Nash Kelly (right) cant't hide his emotion celebrating with teammates for their dramatic victory over Grayson during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Nash Kelly (third from left) cant't hide his emotion celebrating with teammates for their dramatic victory over Grayson during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Nash Kelly (10) shoots over Grayson's Josh Smith (3) during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's fans react at the end of the fourth quarter during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Samuel Hines Jr. (20) gets off a shot during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's players react after Wheeler's Nash Kelly (not pictured) scored a free throw at the end of the fourth quarter during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's Nash Kelly (10) scores a free throw at the end of the fourth quarter during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Grayson's Caleb Murphy (2) and Josh Smith (3) react during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's fans react at the end of the fourth quarter during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wheeler's fans react at the end of the fourth quarter during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Wheeler won 60-59 over Grayson. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Chattahoochee players celebrate their victory over Lanier during 2020 GHSA State Basketball Class Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Chattahoochee won 69-66 in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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