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Day 4 recap: : Fannin and Newton girls, BEST Academy and Wheeler boys, Houston County Sharks claim championships

Day 4: The final day of the GSHA basketball playoffs was a good one for first timers. The Newton girls and BEST Academy boys each won their first state championship, while Fannin County’s girls won for the third time.  It was also a good day for two old reliables, as the Wheeler boys claimed the tenth state title in their storied history and the Houston County Sharks won their 12th wheelchair basketball title in 13 years.

March 8, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Day 3 recap: Savannah, Tr-Cities boys, Wilcox County, River Ridge girls win

Big finishes were the story in three of the four final game Friday at the GSHA state championships at the Macon Coliseum.

March 7, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Day 2 recap: North Oconee boys defend title, Creekside girls finish unbeaten, Hardaway girls, Butler boys prevail

The North Oconee boys successfully defended their state championship in the second day of competition at the GHSA basketball tournament at the Macon Coliseum. The Creekside girls won the school’s first championship and finished the season as the state’s only unbeaten team. The Hardaway girls also won their first state title and the Butler boys won their first championship since 1966.

March 6, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Day 1 recap: Holy Innocents' girls, boys sweep, Cherokee Bluff girls, Sandy Creek boys prevail

Sandy Creek's boys won their third straight state championship, Holy Innocents' swept the boys and girls championships in the Private Division, and the Cherokee Bluff girls won it all for the first time to highlight the opening day of competition at the GHSA basketball championships on Wednesday at the Macon Coliseum.  

March 5, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Boys basketball: Sandy Creek, North Oconee put their titles on the line

Sandy Creek and North Oconee are looking to defend their state championships, but five other boys teams will be fighting for their first title. 

March 4, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Girls basketball: Four teams look to defend their state championships

Four girls teams will try to defend their state titles when the GHSA holds its championships at the Macon Coliseum. Grayson, Maynard Jackson, Baldwin and Hebron Christian are out to make it two in a row. 

March 3, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Hoops Edition

 

In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, host Jon Nelson explores the GHSA basketball championships. Coaches Jerry Hunter and Dr. Jeffrey Martin discuss the challenges and community impact of their teams' successes, while guest coach Geoffrey Pierce shares insights into the Grayson Rams' historic journey to their first state title. 

March 13, 2024
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  • Jon Nelson
Westside's AuMauri Tillman
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2023 GPB All-Finals Boys Basketball Team

AuMauri Tillman scored a tournament best 36 points to help Westside win its second straight state championship. 

March 13, 2023
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  • Matt Stewart
Javy Gonzalez
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2023 GPB All-Finals Girls Basketball Team

Kell's Crystal Henderson turned in a championship performance in helping her team win the Class 5A title.

March 13, 2023
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  • Matt Stewart
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Wheeler's Collier, Westminster's Ogden Named GPB Players of the Year

Here's the GPB's exclusive All-State team and Players of the Year.

March 12, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
7A Wheeler
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GPB Sports Blog

Day 4 Recap: Two More First-Time TItles, Two More For The Regulars

St. Francis, Brookwood girls, King's Ridge, Brookwood boys finish championship week with state titles. 

March 11, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Sandy
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GPB Sports Blog

Day 3 Recap: Three First-Time Basketball Champions Crowned

Three teams won their first state championship on Day 3, while Hebron Christian added to its haul.

March 10, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

Day 1 Recap: Four New Champs Crowned in Macon

Clinch County, Griffin girls, Wilkinson County, Pace Academy boys earn championships on the first day of the GHSA basketball tournament. 

March 8, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
7AB
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Class 7A Boys Preview: Wheeler vs. Cherokee

No. 1 Wheeler will need to beat Cherokee for the fourth time this season in order to add to its championship collection. 

March 8, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
7AG
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Class 7A Girls Preview: Norcross vs. Brookwood

It will be an all-Gwinnett showdown between defending champion Norcross and No. 1-ranked Brookwood. 

March 8, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
6AB
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Class 6A Boys Preview: Alexander vs. Lee County

The Alexander boys are after the school's first title, while Lee County seeks its first championship since 1965. 

March 8, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
6AG
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GPB Sports Blog

Class 6A Girls Preview: Lovejoy vs. River Ridge

No. 1 River Ridge is out to dethrone defending champion Lovejoy, the No. 2-ranked team, and win its first state championship. 

March 8, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
5AB
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GPB Sports Blog

Class 5A Boys Preview: Eagle's Landing vs. Kell

No. 1 Kell plays No. 2 Eagle's Landing -- the two top  boys teams in the state all season -- for the championship. 

March 7, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
5AG
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GPB Sports Blog

Class 5A Girls Preview: Kell vs. Warner Robins

No. 1 Warner Robins meets No. 2 Kell in a contest between the two teams who have dominated the classification this season. 

March 7, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff
4AB
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GPB Sports Blog

Class 4A Boys Preview: Fayette County vs. Pace Academy

The Fayette County boys chase that elusive first state championship against mighty Pace Academy. 

March 7, 2023
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  • GPB Sports Staff

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