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TSSAA girls basketball state tournament: Loretto vs. Gibson County in championship

Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) and MVP of the game brings the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy over to the student section after the win over Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) and MVP of the game brings the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy over to the student section after the win over Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) goes up for a shot as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) goes up for a shot as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) and Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) hug in celebrates of winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) and Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) hug in celebrates of winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) kisses the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy as Gibson County's Kailey Davidson (35) looks on after beating Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) kisses the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy as Gibson County's Kailey Davidson (35) looks on after beating Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates the teams TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship win over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates the teams TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship win over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) an Loretto's forward Jessie Chance (24) both fight for the ball during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) an Loretto's forward Jessie Chance (24) both fight for the ball during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates with the student section after winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates with the student section after winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship over Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County jumps up to receive their the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County jumps up to receive their the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy after beating Loretto in the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) brings the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy to the stands after defeating Loretto during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) brings the the Class 2A TSSAA Girls Basketball State Championship trophy to the stands after defeating Loretto during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's head girls coach Mitch Wilkins on the sidelines during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's head girls coach Mitch Wilkins on the sidelines during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Loretto's guard Ally Augustin (12) tries to steal the ball away from Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) as she passes the ball as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Loretto's guard Ally Augustin (12) tries to steal the ball away from Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) as she passes the ball as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Maya Turner (30) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) tries to block the shot during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Maya Turner (30) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) tries to block the shot during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) and Gibson County's Emily Skinner (21) hug on the court after winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) and Gibson County's Emily Skinner (21) hug on the court after winning the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Loretto center Sophie Weathers (32) walks by as Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) A'kira Riding celebrate after defeating Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto center Sophie Weathers (32) walks by as Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) A'kira Riding celebrate after defeating Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto players sit on the bench near the end of the game against Gibson County during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto players sit on the bench near the end of the game against Gibson County during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates with fans after the team’s 49-37 against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) celebrates with fans after the team’s 49-37 against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and A'kira Riding (2) cry after the team’s 49-37 win against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and A'kira Riding (2) cry after the team’s 49-37 win against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Maya Turner (30), Jazmin Bailey (10), Sania Reaves (4) and A'kira Riding, right, celebrate after the team’s victory against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Maya Turner (30), Jazmin Bailey (10), Sania Reaves (4) and A'kira Riding, right, celebrate after the team’s victory against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County Micah Hart (3) carries the team’s trophy after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Micah Hart (3) carries the team’s trophy after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County Georgia Lannom (14) and Sania Reaves (4) react after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Georgia Lannom (14) and Sania Reaves (4) react after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County Micah Hart (3) celebrates with Georgia Lannom (14) after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Micah Hart (3) celebrates with Georgia Lannom (14) after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) celebrates after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) celebrates after defeating Loretto 49-37 in a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) shoots the ball as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) shoots the ball as Loretto's guard Ally Weathers (21) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) passes the ball as Loretto's forward Jessie Chance (24) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) passes the ball as Loretto's forward Jessie Chance (24) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) and Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) both try to steal the ball away from Loretto's guard Libby Sanders (14) during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) and Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) both try to steal the ball away from Loretto's guard Libby Sanders (14) during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) takes the ball down the court as eLoretto's forward Emily Cozart (10) tries to steal the ball away during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) takes the ball down the court as eLoretto's forward Emily Cozart (10) tries to steal the ball away during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) guards her during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) guards her and Loretto's forward Emily Cozart (10) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) shoots the ball as Loretto's center Sophie Weathers (32) guards her and Loretto's forward Emily Cozart (10) looks on during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County Jazmin Bailey (10), Kaitlyn Patterson (5), and Joliegh McVay (13) cheer against Loretto during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Jazmin Bailey (10), Kaitlyn Patterson (5), and Joliegh McVay (13) cheer against Loretto during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) looks for an opening past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) looks for an opening past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) pushes past Loretto guard Ally Weathers (21) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) pushes past Loretto guard Ally Weathers (21) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County Georgia Lannom (14) shoots past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Georgia Lannom (14) shoots past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the fourth quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) shoots over Loretto center Sophie Weathers (32) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County A'kira Riding (2) shoots over Loretto center Sophie Weathers (32) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Loretto fans cheer against Gibson County during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Loretto fans cheer against Gibson County during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County players react to a three point basket scored against Loretto during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County players react to a three point basket scored against Loretto during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County Micah Hart (3) moves the ball past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Gibson County Micah Hart (3) moves the ball past Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) during the third quarter of a TSSAA Class 2A championship game at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) brings the ball down the court and then attempts a 3 pointer during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) brings the ball down the court and then attempts a 3 pointer during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game against Loretto on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) brings the ball down the court during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) brings the ball down the court during the TSSAA 2024 Class 2A State Girls' Basketball Championship game on Saturday March 9, 2024.
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Gibson County's Maya Turner, left, is defended by Loretto guard Libby Sanders (14) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Maya Turner, left, is defended by Loretto guard Libby Sanders (14) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto forward Jessie Chance (24) and Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) reach for a rebound during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto forward Jessie Chance (24) and Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) reach for a rebound during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto forward Jessie Chance, left, and Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto forward Jessie Chance, left, and Gibson County's A'kira Riding (2) battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves, left, and Loretto guard Ally Augustin (12) got for the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves, left, and Loretto guard Ally Augustin (12) got for the ball during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto head coach Ashley Rutledge and players react after a basket against Gibson County during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto head coach Ashley Rutledge and players react after a basket against Gibson County during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) drives between Loretto’s Libby Sanders (14) and Ally Weathers, right, during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Micah Hart (3) drives between Loretto’s Libby Sanders (14) and Ally Weathers, right, during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto forward Emily Cozart (10) goes to the basket past Gibson County's Georgia Lannom, right, during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto forward Emily Cozart (10) goes to the basket past Gibson County's Georgia Lannom, right, during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) passes the ball around Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and Sania Reaves (4) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto guard Jenny Clifton (13) passes the ball around Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and Sania Reaves (4) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) knocks the ball away from Loretto guard Ally Augustin (12) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Sania Reaves (4) knocks the ball away from Loretto guard Ally Augustin (12) during the first half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County players hold up the trophy as they celebrate after defeating Loretto 49-37 in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County players hold up the trophy as they celebrate after defeating Loretto 49-37 in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and her teammates celebrate with students in the stands after the team’s win against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) and her teammates celebrate with students in the stands after the team’s win against Loretto in the TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County players react after a 3-point basket against Loretto during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County players react after a 3-point basket against Loretto during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) reacts after a score near the end of the game against Loretto during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Gibson County's Georgia Lannom (14) reacts after a score near the end of the game against Loretto during the second half of an TSSAA 2A girls basketball state championship game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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