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Photojournalism: North Augusta High School girls win state basketball title

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North Augusta High School’s girls basketball team won its fifth state title in the last seven years March 2 at the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Convocation Center over Westwood High School 42-29.

The Lady Yellow Jackets were down at the half 14-13, but they roared back to a 33-20 lead at the end of the third period.

Celena Grant of North Augusta, right, drives up court against Westwood defender Destiny Omeire during the 4AAAA State Title game on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
P’eris Smith of North Augusta, left, drives to the basket against Westwood during the 4AAAA State Title game on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
Ansley Gartell of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot over a Westwood defender during the 4AAAA State Title on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, SC. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Ashley Walker of North Augusta celebrates during the 4AAAA State Title game on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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P’eris Smith of North Augusta, left, attempts a shot as Raven Johnson of Westwood, right, defends during the 4AAAA State Title game on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News
P’eris Smith, left, celebrates with her team after winning the 4AAAA State Title on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The North Augusta Lady Jackets celebrate yet another State Title win on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

Mike Adams is a multiple Georgia Press Association Award-winning photographer.

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