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Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles
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Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

  • ALLYSE PULLIAM, MIKE KROPF TIMES-DISPATCH
  • Mar 14, 2026
  • Mar 14, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago
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Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

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Clark County's Kendall Harman (4) takes a shot during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Savannah McCaw (3) shoots during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) takes a contested shot from close range during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) jumps for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) goes up for a contested shot during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) puts up a shot during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Savannah McCaw (3) takes a shot during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) gathers near the basket during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Union’s Arianna Jones (30) looks for an open teammate at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kaylee Rutherford (11) drives against Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kailee Rentfrow (23)and Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) jump for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Arianna Jones (30) is introduced at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Taylor Hughes (14) takes the ball down the court at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kailee Rentfrow (23) jumps for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) dives for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) dives for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige Stemberger (20) pushes to the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kailee Rentfrow (23) jumps for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kaylee Rutherford (11) fights Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County players celebrate their win in the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union players lament their loss at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Savannah McCaw (3) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Kendall Harman (4) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Taylor Hughes (14) keeps her eye on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County players celebrate their win in the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) jumps for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County fans celebrate their win in the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) jumps for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) dives for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige Stemberger (20) pushes to the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union lament their loss at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) dives for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

ALLYSE PULLIAM, TIMES-DISPATCH
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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

ALLYSE PULLIAM, TIMES-DISPATCH
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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Kailee Rentfrow (23)and Clark County's Paige McKavish (2) jump for the ball at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

ALLYSE PULLIAM, TIMES-DISPATCH
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Clark County's Alainah McKavish (10) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County players celebrate their win in the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Savannah McCaw (3) takes a shot on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union’s Taylor Hughes (14) keeps her eye on the basket at the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday 13, 2026.

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Union's Katelyn Witt (5) dives for the ball during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Savannah McCaw (3) falls into the press table during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Union's Katelyn Witt (5) takes a shot on the basket during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Clark County's Paige Stemberger (20) takes the ball down the court during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Union's Katelyn Witt (5) takes a jump shot just outside the key during the VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state championship in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Joseph Pan (24) dribbles along the baseline during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Ty Martin (12) shoots during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) dives toward the hoop during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Joseph Pan (24) takes a shot during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Jonathan Akasa (10) takes it to the rim while Graham's Cambel Fix (10) defends during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) shoots a free throw during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham coaches celebrate their win over Central Woodstock during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Joseph Pan (24) shoots during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Ty Martin (12) jumps with the ball during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) and Graham's Cambel Fix (10) fight for the ball during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham players celebrate their win over Central Woodstock in the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) takes a shot during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) and Graham's Cambel Fix (10) fight for the ball during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Dereck Batiz Lugo (22) takes the ball down the court during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Ty Martin (12) drives to the hoop during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Haiden Click (1) shoots from close range during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham’s Gage Palmer (24) takes a shot from the low block during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Ty Martin (12) shoots during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Haiden Click (1) puts up a shot during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Haiden Click (1) looks for an open teammate during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham players celebrate their win over Central Woodstock during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Malachi Young (2) shoots a free throw during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham celebrates its win over Central Woodstock in the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Cambel Fix (10) shoots during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Ty Martin (12) gathers the ball during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Joseph Pan (24) takes a shot during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Central Woodstock's Jonathan Akasa (10) goes up toward the basket during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham's Garrett Palmer (20) takes a shot during the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham celebrates its win over Central Woodstock in the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Graham celebrates its win over Central Woodstock in the Class 2 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax's Madelyn Goad (3) drives with the ball, defended by Luray’s Brylee Painter (12) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax head coach Patrick Puckett speaks to Kaci Young (50) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax's Madelyn Goad (3) defends as Luray's Makenzee Owens (0) brings the ball up the court during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax’s Keely Bartlett (34) shoots the ball past Luray's Chloe Gochenour (3) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax’s Keely Bartlett (34) shoots the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray's Makenzee Owens (0) defends the ball from Galax's Madelyn Goad (3) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax’s Keely Bartlett (34) looks to shoot the ball past Luray’s Emily Benson (22) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray head coach Joe Lucas yells to his players during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Galax at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax's Kayla Young (5) drives past Luray’s Ella Parlett (13) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax players celebrate after winning the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray’s Emily Benson (22) boxes out Galax’s Keely Bartlett (34) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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A Galax cheerleader jumps over a towel “rope” during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax's Kayla Young (5) shoots the ball, defended by Luray’s Brylee Painter (12) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax fans cheer for their team during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax’s Alaya Poindexter (12) drives past Luray's Makenzee Owens (0) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray’s Ella Parlett (13) tries to defend the ball from Galax’s Kaci Young (50) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Galax players pose for a photo after winning the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell head coach Derrick Jackson yells to his players during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) drives with the ball defended by Luray’s Matthew Owens (10) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell players become emotional after losing the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell cheerleaders become emotional after losing the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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A Fort Chiswell cheerleader celebrates during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Eli Eversole (12) looks to shoot the ball past Luray’s Ayden Haddock (20) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) shoots the ball over Luray's Connor Hilliard (1) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Kenton Sutphin (0) shoots the ball over Luray’s Riley Benson (33) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Ty Crockett (4) celebrates during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Eli Eversole (12) celebrates during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray's Will Judy (3) celebrates after winning the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Fort Chiswell at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) shoots the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Kenton Sutphin (0) runs out on the court before the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Kenton Sutphin (0) passes the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Eli Eversole (12) sticks his tongue out as he’s boxed out during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray head coach Mat Huff leads his team in prayer before the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Fort Chiswell at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Eli Eversole (12) is boxed out by Luray's Connor Hilliard (1) and Ayden Haddock (20) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell head coach Derrick Jackson speaks to his players during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Aaron Ayers (30) shoots the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) looks to pass the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray’s Riley Benson (33) and Fort Chiswell's Seth Petrunyak (32) box each other out during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell head coach Derrick Jackson yells to his players during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell head coach Derrick Jackson and Kenton Sutphin (0) look on during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Kenton Sutphin (0) dunks the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell fans cheer for their team during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Eli Eversole (12) is boxed out by Luray’s Riley Benson (33) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Luray head coach Mat Huff yells to his players during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Fort Chiswell at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) shoots the ball during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell players cheer from the bench during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Owen Jackson (2) during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game against Luray at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Fort Chiswell's Landon Eversole (10) celebrates during the Class 1 VHSL State Championship game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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