The 2025 GHSA / Dr. Ralph Swearngin Basketball State Championships, presented by Breda Pest Management, were held March 5-8 at the Macon Centreplex. Congratulations to all state champions: Girls – Holy Innocents’ (Private), Fannin Co. (1A Div 1), Wilcox Co. (1A Div. 2), Hardaway (2A), Cherokee Bluff (3A), Creekside (4A), River Ridge (5A) and Newton (6A); Boys – Holy Innocents’ (Private), B.E.S.T. Academy (1A Div. 1), Savannah (1A Div. 2), Butler (2A), Sandy Creek (3A), North Oconee (4A), Tri-Cities (5A) and Wheeler (6A); AAASP Wheelchair - Houston County. View complete past Boys and Girls basketball state champions.
The BSN Sports Girls 3-Point Contest was won by Reagan Mulligan of River Ridge. Coed 3-point winners were Alex Whitecliff and Chase Turner of Cherokee. Slam Dunk winner was Sam Mobbs of Trion.
Much appreciation goes to the following groups, whose dedication and support made the four-day Championship Week a success: Thank you Macon Centreplex, game officials, GHSA staff, statewide media, PA Announcers, Breda Pest Management (Presenting Sponsor), Georgia Public Broadcasting (TV), GoFan (Ticketing), West Georgia Sports Information Services (Statistics), BSN Sports (3-point/Slam Dunk Contests), Ty Freeman (Photography), TeamIP (Merchandise), ScoreAtlanta (Fan Guide), Wilson (Official Basketball) and all corporate partners. Appreciation for the enthusiastic support from schools’ communities.
For fans that purchased a ticket for Southwest vs. B.E.S.T. Academy and need a refund, please email: service@gofan.co. Please mention the game purchased and the order ID (Can be found in confirmation email). If you do not have an order ID, please provide the last 4 of card used for purchase, and total amount of the charge.
March 5
Private Girls – Holy Innocents’ 57 Hebron Christian 39
Private Boys – Holy Innocents’ 84 North Cobb Christian 45
3A Girls – Cherokee Bluff 66 Baldwin 58
3A Boys – Sandy Creek 39 Cedar Grove 38
March 6
2A Girls – Hardaway 47, Murray Co. 34
2A Boys – Butler 57 Union Co. 49
4A Girls – Creekside 57 Jackson, Atlanta 37
4A Boys - North Oconee 60 Pace Academy 51
March 7
A-D2 Girls – Wilcox Co.72 Washington-Wilkes 48
A-D2 Boys – Savannah 58 McIntosh Co. Academy 52
5A Girls – River Ridge 52 Langston Hughes 47
5A Boys – Tri-Cities 66 Woodward Academy 55
March 8
A-D1 Girls – Fannin Co. 51 Banks Co. 42
A-D1 Boys – B.E.S.T. Academy 62 Southwest 56
AAASP – Houston Sharks 37 Clayton Eagles 34
6A Girls – Grayson 56 Newton 59
6A Boys – Wheeler 61 Newton 56
Co-Ed 3-Point Contest Winners
(1st) Alex Whitecliffe & Chase Turner, Cherokee HS
(2nd) Ca'Miya Hancock & Innocent Piercy, Griffin HS
(3rd) Ayana Thomas & Holden Hiers, Lowndes HS
Girls 3-Point Contest Winners
(1st) Reagan Mulligan, River Ridge HS
(2nd) Saniya Sharper, Archer HS
(3rd) Taylor Bland, Toombs County
Slam Dunk Contest Winners
(1st) Sam Mobbs, Trion HS
(2nd) Jalyn Sweat, Bradwell Institute
(3rd) Olurermi Guerro, Druid Hills HS
6A Boys - Wheeler
5A Boys - Tri Cities
4A Boys - North Oconee
3A Boys - Sandy Creek
2A Boys - Butler
A Div I Boys - B.E S. T. Academy
A Div II Boys - Savannah
Private (A-3A) Boys - Holy Innocents'
6A Girls - Newton
5A Girls - River Ridge
4A Girls - Creekside
3A Girls - Cherokee Bluff
2A Girls - Hardaway
A Div I Girls - Fannin County
A Div II Girls - Wilcox County
Private (A-3A) Girls - Holy Innocents'
AAASP - Houston Sharks
