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Richmond's John Marshall built its basketball juggernaut by the books, but VHSL chief is open to rule changes

ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023
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John Marshall players celebrate after beating Radford in a Class 2 VHSL State championship on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.

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John Marshall small forward Dennis Parker Jr (11) dunks during a Class 2 VHSL State championship between John Marshall and Radford on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.

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John Marshall point guard Damon Thompson Jr (2) shoots two during a Class 2 VHSL State championship between John Marshall and Radford on Saturday in Richmond.

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John Marshall players prepare for a Class 2 VHSL State championship between John Marshall and Radford on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.

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John Marshall small forward Dennis Parker Jr (11) embraces power forward Latrell Allmond (24) after beating Radford in a Class 2 VHSL State championship on Saturday in Richmond.

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ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

John Marshall’s boys basketball team finished the season ranked No. 1 in the country, polishing its elite resume with a 91-34 victory in the state title game over Radford High.

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