Photos: Alexander defeats Woodward Academy for the 5A boys state championship

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Photos: Alexander defeats Woodward Academy for the 5A boys state championship

Alexander defeated Woodward Academy 81-67 in the Class 5A boys basketball state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Woodward Academy’s Myles Hayes shows emotion during the first half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Woodward Academy’s Myles Hayes shows emotion during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Woodward Academy head coach Anthony Thomas shouts instructions during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Christian Moore (center) goes to the basket for the shot during the first half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander head coach Jason Slate watches from the sidelines during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket during the second half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Woodward Academy’s Donovan Johnson (left) drives against Alexander’s Torian Greene during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander head coach Jason Slate reacts to a no-call during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander head coach Jason Slate shouts instructions during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Christian Moore dunks the ball against Woodward Academy during the second half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander fans react after Alexander’s Christian Moore (center) dunks the ball against Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (right) shoots a 3-point basket from the midcourt line at the end of the third quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (foreground) shoots a 3-point basket from the midcourt line at the end of the third quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (center) celebrates after shooting a 3-point basket from the midcourt line at the end of the third quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Cam Jackson (left) shoots a 3-point basket during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Cam Jackson (left) shoots a 3-point basket during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (center) holds up the championship trophy while celebrating their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (center) holds up the championship trophy while celebrating their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson holds up the championship trophy while celebrating their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander players and fans celebrate their win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander fans cheer while celebrating their win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander players celebrate their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander players celebrate their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander players celebrate their 81-67 win over Woodward Academy during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander fans cheer during the second half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Jayden Crawford (right) goes up for the shot over Woodward Academy’s Donovan Johnson during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander fans celebrate during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Christian Moore (right) dunks the ball against Woodward Academy at the end of fourth quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (center) celebrates after Alexander’s Christian Moore (right) dunks the ball against Woodward Academy at the end of fourth quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Alexander’s Gregory Dunson (center) celebrates after Alexander’s Christian Moore (right) dunks the ball against Woodward Academy at the end of fourth quarter during the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Woodward Academy players walk off the court following the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Woodward Academy coaches and players make their way off the court following the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Woodward Academy’s Myles Hayes shows emotion during the first half of the GHSA Class 5A boys state championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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