Photos: High school basketball state tournament

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Photos: High school basketball state tournament

Photos from the 2020 Georgia high school basketball state tournament.

Greater Atlanta Christian star Ava Irvin leaps in the air as the lights turn red when time expires in a victory over Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Therrell players react to falling to Swainsboro 69-65 in their Class AA state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Therrell's RaSean Frederick bends over reacting as time expires falling to Swainsboro who celebrates a 69-65 victory in their Class AA state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Therrell Panthers Roman Son goes to the basket against Swainsboro's Frederick Seabrough in their Class AA state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Therrell players react to falling to Swainsboro 69-65 as the lights fade to red in their Class AA state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Therrell's Khamar Carlisle reacts to falling to Swainsboro 69-65 in their Class AA state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Douglass guard Ashuntee Weems (20) gets lifted up by teammate Kayla Sesberry (5) while walking off the floor after their 56-46 win over Southwest Macon in the GHSA AA state championship game Thursday.
MANDATORY CREDIT: JASON VORHEES / THE MACON TELEGRAPH

Douglass guard Ashuntee Weems (20) attempts to avoid the pressure of Southwest Macon guard Shygeria Williams (12) during their GHSA AA state championship game Thursday. Douglass won 56-46. JASON VORHEES / THE MACON TELEGRAPH

Southwest guards Ja'Khyla Johnson (22) and Shygeria Williams (12) pressure Douglass guard Kayla Sesberry (5) during their GHSA AA state championship game Thursday. Douglass won 56-46. JASON VORHEES / THE MACON TELEGRAPH

Douglass players and coaches pose for a picture with the championship trophy after their 56-46 win over Southwest Macon in the GHSA AA state championship game Thursday.
JASON VORHEES / THE MACON TELEGRAPH

Douglass guard Kayla Sesberry (5) belts out a scream after an Astros basket to go up 37-26 during their GHSA AA state championship game against Southwest Macon Thursday. Douglass won 56-46. JASON VORHEES / THE MACON TELEGRAPH

Pace Academy player Josh Reed is double teamed by Jefferson defenders Jacob Radaker (left) and Malaki Starks in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy player Cole Middleton slams for two against Jefferson in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy's Madison Durr has it taken away by Jefferson defender Daniel Parker in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian star Ava Irvin shoots for two over a defender on the way to defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian fans have plenty to cheer about on the way to defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian players Ava Irvin (left) and Molly Pritchard celebrate defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian hoists the trophy to celebrate defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian celebrates defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian head coach Jessica Guarneri starts the celebration in the final seconds defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian head coach Jessica Guarneri and her team celebrate defeating Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship as they are presented the trophy on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian's Kaleigh Addie drives to the basket for two around Beach defenders Ameyah Dantzier (left) and Alexus Brockington (right) in their Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Greater Atlanta Christian's Ava Irvin steals from Beach player Kaila Rougier in their Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy rushes the court to pile on in celebration of a 48-35 victory as Jefferson's Kam Robinson walks off the court dejected in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy rushes the court to pile on in celebration of a 48-35 victory as Jefferson's Kam Robinson walks off the court dejected in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy players (from left) Justin Johnson, Cole Middleton and Madison Durr celebrate beating Jefferson 48-35 to win the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy head coach Sharmin White and his players hoist the trophy to celebrate beating Jefferson 48-35 to win the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy gathers for a group photo after beating Jefferson 48-35 to win the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy's Josh Mininberg draws the foul from Jefferson defender Damien Lester on his way to the basket in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy head coach Sharmin White is all smile as his team beats Jefferson 48-35 to win the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Pace Academy player Matthew Cleveland shoots for two over a double team by Jefferson defenders in the Class AAA boys state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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Greater Atlanta Christian star Ava Irvin leaps in the air as the lights turn red when time expires in a victory over Beach 54-44 to win the Class AAA girls state basketball championship on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Macon. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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