The Mallard Creek girls celebrate their 49-45 victory over Hoggard in the NCHSAA 8A state championship game at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
JEFF SINER
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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The Mallard Creek girls celebrate their 49-45 victory over Hoggard in the NCHSAA 8A state championship game at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
West Charlotte Lions Kaharri Coleman, center, rises to the rim as he splits the Hoggard defense during action in the NCHSAA 8A state championship game at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. West Charlotte defeated Hoggard 70-68. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Mooresville basketball team celebrate their 55-52 win over North Meck in the boy’s 7A NCHSAA regional championship game at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC on Friday, March 6, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte Hornet's Grant Williams (2) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) defend Kel'el Ware (7) drive to the basket. The Charlotte Hornet's would host the Miami Heat Friday March 6, 2026. Jonathan Aguallo
Fans at the Spectum Center react to a Miami Heat foul during late 1st half action. The Charlotte Hornet's would host the Miami Heat Friday March 6, 2026. Jonathan Aguallo
Hunter Huss Huskies Jaleel Smith celebrates the team’s 72-63 victory over Jay M. Robinson in the boys 5A NCHSAA regional championship game at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC on Saturday, March 7, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Forest Hills’ Azariya Griffin, center, tries to reach over North Lincoln’s Reese Burch, right, for control of a loose ball during the girls 5A NCHSAA regional championship game at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC on Saturday, March 7, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Queen’s Grant Stallions Preston Scott, left, reaches out to catch up with the basketball during play against the South Stokes Sauras in the boys 2A NCHSAA regional championship game at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC on Saturday, March 7, 2026. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Sebastian Akins celebrates the win against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC men's basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
West Charlotte 1986 State Championship basketball players, Maurice Caldwell, from left, Duane Montgomery and Jules Springs pose for a portrait at West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, March 9, 2026. KHADEJEH NIKOUYEH Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
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