![Deep Creek's Ali Brooks, center, shoots the ball around Denbigh's...]()
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Deep Creek's Ali Brooks, center, shoots the ball around Denbigh's Orlando Suarez, left, and Lamont Headrosl during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) jumps into the lane towards the...]()
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Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) jumps into the lane towards the basket for a shot. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus' Kaheem Arif, right, loses control of the ball to...]()
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Phoebus' Kaheem Arif, right, loses control of the ball to Churchland's Zytaviah Quick during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Hampton High's Zaiyen Chapman (40) is blocked by Phoebus High's...]()
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Hampton High's Zaiyen Chapman (40) is blocked by Phoebus High's Detionne Leach (34) during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) up for two on the layup....]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) up for two on the layup. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![#14 James Harris of Hampton goes up high tring to...]()
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#14 James Harris of Hampton goes up high tring to block a Maury High School shot during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Hampton's Amaya Ray drives to the basket during the first...]()
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Hampton's Amaya Ray drives to the basket during the first half against Bethel Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Phoebus' Dentionne Leach, left, is fouled by Churchland's Devon Brown...]()
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Phoebus' Dentionne Leach, left, is fouled by Churchland's Devon Brown during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Heritage's Eric Miller gets the block on Woodside's Demariyea Sille...]()
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Heritage's Eric Miller gets the block on Woodside's Demariyea Sille during the first half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Denbigh's Raekwon Britt, right, attempts to shoot the ball around...]()
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Denbigh's Raekwon Britt, right, attempts to shoot the ball around Deep Creek's Willie Hinton during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Phoebes High's Akeen Hicks (5) attempts to keep the ball...]()
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Phoebes High's Akeen Hicks (5) attempts to keep the ball during their game against Menchville High at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) and Jamal Everette (24) talk at...]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) and Jamal Everette (24) talk at half court. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Bethel's Ahjana Davis tires to pass the ball away from...]()
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Bethel's Ahjana Davis tires to pass the ball away from Hampton's LaNae Stokes during the first half Friday January 25, 2019.
![Heritage's Emmanual McNeil, third from left, tries his best to...]()
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Heritage's Emmanual McNeil, third from left, tries his best to score over three Lake Taylor defenders during Thursday nights game at Heritage high school on February 21, 2019 in Newport News, Va.
![Kempsville's Cate Carlson, center, drives in for a lay-up during...]()
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Kempsville's Cate Carlson, center, drives in for a lay-up during Wednesdays game against Bethel at Kempsville high school on February 20, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) drives to the basket against...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) drives to the basket against John Marshall in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) leaps above the Warriors to...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) leaps above the Warriors to get the rebound and the attempt the shot against the Warriors at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Phoebus' Mahir Sharif shoots the basket past Norcom's Taurus Jones...]()
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Phoebus' Mahir Sharif shoots the basket past Norcom's Taurus Jones during the second half of their Class 3 Region A tournament game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) pressing the backcourt as John...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) pressing the backcourt as John Marshall's Aubrey Merritt (4) tries to move the ball in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Bethel's Jalani Davis passes the ball away from Hampton's Cierra...]()
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Bethel's Jalani Davis passes the ball away from Hampton's Cierra Bell during the first half Friday January 25, 2019 at Bethel.
![Shakir Dawan Jr. of Phoebus shoots as he is covered...]()
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Shakir Dawan Jr. of Phoebus shoots as he is covered by Northside's Kasey Draper in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Heritage's Teko Dunlap knocks the ball away from Woodside's Logan...]()
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Heritage's Teko Dunlap knocks the ball away from Woodside's Logan Washington during the first half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Smithfield High's Shakeria Tucker (23) loses the ball mid-court during...]()
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Smithfield High's Shakeria Tucker (23) loses the ball mid-court during their game against Heritage High at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Phoebus' Detionne Leach is fouled by Norcom's Taurus Jones (22)...]()
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Phoebus' Detionne Leach is fouled by Norcom's Taurus Jones (22) during the first half of their Class 3 Region A tournament game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Woodside's Logan Washington tries to block Heritage's Benez Woodard during...]()
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Woodside's Logan Washington tries to block Heritage's Benez Woodard during the second half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Deep Creek's Jordan Chatman, right, looks for a rebound with...]()
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Deep Creek's Jordan Chatman, right, looks for a rebound with Denbigh's Anthony Johnson during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Phoebus High's Antwan Miles (20) looks to make a pass...]()
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Phoebus High's Antwan Miles (20) looks to make a pass during their game against Hampton High held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) works the ball down court. The...]()
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Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) works the ball down court. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Menchville Monarchs Allen Strothers (5) attempts the easy basket in...]()
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Menchville Monarchs Allen Strothers (5) attempts the easy basket in the first period against the Bruins at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Kecoughtan's Justin Gales goes up for the loose ball against...]()
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Kecoughtan's Justin Gales goes up for the loose ball against Woodside during the second half Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Kecoughtan.
![Hampton High's Hunter Mitchell (32) and Phoebus High's Detionne Leach...]()
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Hampton High's Hunter Mitchell (32) and Phoebus High's Detionne Leach (34) battle for a rebound during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Woodside's Ty Bunting Shoots the basket past Heritage's Journey Deloatch...]()
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Woodside's Ty Bunting Shoots the basket past Heritage's Journey Deloatch during the second half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Menchville's Jaden Keasey drives to the basket around I.C. Norcom's...]()
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Menchville's Jaden Keasey drives to the basket around I.C. Norcom's Jaqua Wright during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Heritage High's Trinity Carter (23) passes the ball through Smithfield...]()
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Heritage High's Trinity Carter (23) passes the ball through Smithfield High defense during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) attempts a shot in the paint....]()
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Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) attempts a shot in the paint. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Hampton's Khairiq Grogins (20) blocks Bethel's Darius Hester as he...]()
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Hampton's Khairiq Grogins (20) blocks Bethel's Darius Hester as he tries the off-balance shot during the second half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Hampton's Jayla Hearp, right, leaps up and blocks a lay-up...]()
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Hampton's Jayla Hearp, right, leaps up and blocks a lay-up attempt by Menchville's Jay'ah King-Johnson, left, during Wednesdays game at Kempsville high school on February 20, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va.
![Phoebus' Khyree Temple is fouled by Norcom's Jaqua Wright during...]()
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Phoebus' Khyree Temple is fouled by Norcom's Jaqua Wright during the second half of their Class 3 Region A tournament game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Hampton's Amaya Ray tries to pass away from Bethel's Julani...]()
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Hampton's Amaya Ray tries to pass away from Bethel's Julani Davis during the first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Dorain Hill of Phoebus heads to the basket with a...]()
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Dorain Hill of Phoebus heads to the basket with a stolen ball in front of Northside's Jordan Wooden in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the basket over Bethel's India Hansley...]()
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Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the basket over Bethel's India Hansley during the first half Friday January 25, 2019 at Bethel.
![#1 Gilbert Brown of Menchville High School uses the baseline...]()
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#1 Gilbert Brown of Menchville High School uses the baseline to go around the defense of #11 Terry Gray Jr. of Norview High School during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Phoebus Jamal Everette (24) attempts a shot as I.C. Norcom...]()
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Phoebus Jamal Everette (24) attempts a shot as I.C. Norcom Jaqua Wright (34) jumps over the top. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus Phantoms Adrian Payton (24) leaps to save the ball...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Adrian Payton (24) leaps to save the ball during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Phoebus' Dorain Hill drives to the basket past Churchland's Anthony...]()
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Phoebus' Dorain Hill drives to the basket past Churchland's Anthony Davis during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Phoebus Simien White (12) drives in the lane towards the...]()
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Phoebus Simien White (12) drives in the lane towards the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Menchville's Jaden Keasey and Phoebus' Jamal Everett battle for a...]()
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Menchville's Jaden Keasey and Phoebus' Jamal Everett battle for a rebound during the first half Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Salem High's Jaeden King (20) and Terrence Joseph (5) attempt...]()
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Salem High's Jaeden King (20) and Terrence Joseph (5) attempt to block Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Phoebus' Mahir Sharif is fouled by Norcom's Javion Majette during...]()
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Phoebus' Mahir Sharif is fouled by Norcom's Javion Majette during the first half of their Class 3 Region A tournament final Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![#0 Zaiyen Chapman of Hampton tries to shoot around the...]()
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#0 Zaiyen Chapman of Hampton tries to shoot around the defense of #12 Clarence Rupert of Maury High School during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) loses his balance during their...]()
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Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) loses his balance during their 5A Region boys basketball championship game against Salem High held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Hampton's Amaya Ray, left, rebounds the ball away from Woodside's...]()
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Hampton's Amaya Ray, left, rebounds the ball away from Woodside's Betina Ross during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Menchville's Amar Hawkins I.C. Norcom's Jaquan Majette during Thursday's Crossover...]()
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Menchville's Amar Hawkins I.C. Norcom's Jaquan Majette during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Le'Anthony Gates of Northside draws a foul as he catches...]()
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Le'Anthony Gates of Northside draws a foul as he catches a long pass between Kaheem Zarif, left, and Mahir Sharif of Phoebous in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) gets the blocked shot from...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) gets the blocked shot from John Marshall's Aubrey Meritt (4) with 0.8 seconds left on the clock to send it into overtime against John Marshall in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (left) Detionne Leach (center) and Adrian...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (left) Detionne Leach (center) and Adrian Payton (right) sit on the bench together just before the start of the second half at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) drives down the court. The Phoebus...]()
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Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) drives down the court. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Smithfield High's Shakeria Tucker (23) trips over Heritage High's Trinity...]()
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Smithfield High's Shakeria Tucker (23) trips over Heritage High's Trinity Carter (23) during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Hampton High's Destiny Robinson (11) looks to shoot the ball...]()
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Hampton High's Destiny Robinson (11) looks to shoot the ball as Woodside High's Emily Anderson (3) blocks during their game held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) defends agains the Warriors at...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) defends agains the Warriors at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Hampton's DeAsia Williams and Bethel's Ahjana Davis go after a...]()
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Hampton's DeAsia Williams and Bethel's Ahjana Davis go after a loose ball during the second half Friday January 25, 2019.
![Heritage High's Jayla Riddick (24) attempts to grab the ball...]()
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Heritage High's Jayla Riddick (24) attempts to grab the ball from Smithfield High's Aja Walker (10) during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Khyree Temple reacts as Phoebus loses to Northside in the...]()
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Khyree Temple reacts as Phoebus loses to Northside in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Khyree Temple of Phoebus looks for an opening in front...]()
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Khyree Temple of Phoebus looks for an opening in front of Northside's Jordan Wooden in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Denbigh's Anthony Johnson, left, andMichael Claiborne, right, battle for a...]()
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Denbigh's Anthony Johnson, left, andMichael Claiborne, right, battle for a rebound with Deep Creek's Caleb Butts during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Hampotn's Hunter Mitchell (32) pulls in a rebound from Bethel's...]()
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Hampotn's Hunter Mitchell (32) pulls in a rebound from Bethel's Matt Herod during the first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Kecoughtan's Marion Moore pulls the rebound in over Woodside's Xavier...]()
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Kecoughtan's Marion Moore pulls the rebound in over Woodside's Xavier Askew during the second half Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Kecoughtan.
![Woodside High's Victoria Holmes (5) takes a ball to the...]()
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Woodside High's Victoria Holmes (5) takes a ball to the face during their game against Hampton High held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Adrian Payton (24) drives to the basket as...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Adrian Payton (24) drives to the basket as Warriors Elijah Cannon (3) tries to defend at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the basket past Bethel's Armani Talley...]()
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Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the basket past Bethel's Armani Talley during the first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Phoebus celebrates their 73-62 victory over Norcom in the Class...]()
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Phoebus celebrates their 73-62 victory over Norcom in the Class 3 Region A tournament final game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Phoebus High's Akeen Hicks (3) and Antwan Miles (20) jump...]()
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Phoebus High's Akeen Hicks (3) and Antwan Miles (20) jump for a rebound during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) gets the layup as Petersburg...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) gets the layup as Petersburg Crimson Wave looks to defend during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Menchville's Isaiah Gilliam, center, attempts to shoot the ball around...]()
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Menchville's Isaiah Gilliam, center, attempts to shoot the ball around I.C. Norcom's Taurus Jones, left, and Jaqua Wright, right, during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) just misses a steal attempt...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) just misses a steal attempt against the Kecoughtan Warriors at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) tries to control the ball...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) tries to control the ball against John Marshall's Elijah Seward (2) in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the ball around Bethel's Jailyn Raines...]()
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Hampton's Cierra Bell shoots the ball around Bethel's Jailyn Raines during he first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Phoebus High's Dorian Hill (10) attempts to block Menchville High's...]()
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Phoebus High's Dorian Hill (10) attempts to block Menchville High's Jaden Keasey (12) during their game at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Hampton's Quishon Harris gets the layup over Bethel's Jalen Palmer...]()
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Hampton's Quishon Harris gets the layup over Bethel's Jalen Palmer during the first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Menchville Monarchs Allen Strothers (5) drives the ball down court...]()
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Menchville Monarchs Allen Strothers (5) drives the ball down court against the Bruins at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Hampton's Jayla Hearp, right, shoots a jump shot during Wednesdays...]()
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Hampton's Jayla Hearp, right, shoots a jump shot during Wednesdays game at Kempsville high school on February 20, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va.
![Woodside's Phylicia Allen, left, drives to the basket around Hampton's...]()
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Woodside's Phylicia Allen, left, drives to the basket around Hampton's Kandis Johnson during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantom Detionne Leach lays it up for two points...]()
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Phoebus Phantom Detionne Leach lays it up for two points in the second half of the game. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) drives to the basket. The Phoebus...]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) drives to the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Bethel's Ahjana Davis passes away from Hampton's Jayla Hearp during...]()
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Bethel's Ahjana Davis passes away from Hampton's Jayla Hearp during the second half Friday January 25, 2019 at Bethel.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) drives to the basket against...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) drives to the basket against Petersburg during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Menchville's Allen Strothers attempts to shoot the ball around I.C....]()
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Menchville's Allen Strothers attempts to shoot the ball around I.C. Norcom's Taurus Jones during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Menchville High's Allen Strothers (5) shoots the ball during their...]()
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Menchville High's Allen Strothers (5) shoots the ball during their game against Phoebus High at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Hampton High's James Harris (14) looks to break away from Phoebus...]()
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Hampton High's James Harris (14) looks to break away from Phoebus defense during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Menchville High's Deshawn Powell (30) shows off his wrist while...]()
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Menchville High's Deshawn Powell (30) shows off his wrist while standing next to his teammates after their game at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. The players used markers to write notes on their shoes and wrists in memory of their late head basketball coach Ben Moore, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9th.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) drives down court. The Phoebus Phantoms...]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) drives down court. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![I.C. Norcom's Donnell Langford (15) goes up for the jump...]()
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I.C. Norcom's Donnell Langford (15) goes up for the jump shot as Phoebus Zymiere Rogers (21) attempts to block in the first half of the game. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Menchville's Allen Strothers, left, drives to the basket around I.C....]()
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Menchville's Allen Strothers, left, drives to the basket around I.C. Norcom's Casaan Dixon during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Denbigh's Raekwon Britt, center, looks for room around Deep Creek's...]()
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Denbigh's Raekwon Britt, center, looks for room around Deep Creek's Kieth Reese, left, and Ali Brooks during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Salem High's Jaeden King (20) and Terrence Joseph (5) attempt...]()
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Salem High's Jaeden King (20) and Terrence Joseph (5) attempt to block Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Hampton's Destiny Robinson loses control of the ball to Woodside's...]()
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Hampton's Destiny Robinson loses control of the ball to Woodside's Ty Bunting, left, and Emily Anderson, right, during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Deep Creek's Kieth Reese, left, blocks the shot of Denbigh's...]()
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Deep Creek's Kieth Reese, left, blocks the shot of Denbigh's Mehkia Wards during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![I.C. Norcom Darien Allison (23) and Phoebus Detionne Leach (34)...]()
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I.C. Norcom Darien Allison (23) and Phoebus Detionne Leach (34) lock up in a rebound ball under the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Denbigh's Eric Miller dives to the floor for a loose...]()
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Denbigh's Eric Miller dives to the floor for a loose ball with Deep Creek's Ali Brooks, left, and Willie Hinton during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Phoebus' Kaheem Zarifi gets the lay-up past Norcom's Jaquan Majette...]()
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Phoebus' Kaheem Zarifi gets the lay-up past Norcom's Jaquan Majette (3) during the firs half Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Kecoughtan's Marion Moore goes up for the rebound against Woodside's...]()
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Kecoughtan's Marion Moore goes up for the rebound against Woodside's Demariyea Sills during the second half Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Kecoughtan.
![Phoebus celebrates their 73-62 victory over Norcom in the Class...]()
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Phoebus celebrates their 73-62 victory over Norcom in the Class 3 Region A tournament final game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Deep Creek's Isaiah Marshall, left, chases after the ball with...]()
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Deep Creek's Isaiah Marshall, left, chases after the ball with Denbigh's Jostus Thomas during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Phoebus High's Kyree Temple (23) dunks the ball during their...]()
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Phoebus High's Kyree Temple (23) dunks the ball during their game against Menchville High held at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Phoebus' Kaheem Zarif is fouled by Menchville's Brandon Herman during...]()
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Phoebus' Kaheem Zarif is fouled by Menchville's Brandon Herman during the second half Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Left to right, Dejon Freeman, Dorain Hill, Adrian Payton, Antwan...]()
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Left to right, Dejon Freeman, Dorain Hill, Adrian Payton, Antwan Edwards and Mahir Sharif react as Phoebus loses to Northside in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) powers his way up to...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) powers his way up to the basket as Warriors Jason Harris (12) tries to defend at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Smithfield High's Ariyang Parker (14) attempts to block Heritage High's...]()
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Smithfield High's Ariyang Parker (14) attempts to block Heritage High's Rheality Webb (10) during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![#3 Bryan Phillips of Maury High School drives to the...]()
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#3 Bryan Phillips of Maury High School drives to the basket defended by #0 Zaiyen Chapman of Hampton during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) is surrounded by Salem High's...]()
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Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) is surrounded by Salem High's Kymon Tyson (2) and Jonathan Norfleet (3) during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Menchville's Amar Hawkins, center, fights for the ball with I.C....]()
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Menchville's Amar Hawkins, center, fights for the ball with I.C. Norcom's Javion Majette, left, during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Heritage High's Special Bridges (12) and Smithfield High's Haleigh Land...]()
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Heritage High's Special Bridges (12) and Smithfield High's Haleigh Land (4) battle for a rebound during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Phoebus' Kaheem Zarij, center, looks for a pass around Churchland's...]()
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Phoebus' Kaheem Zarij, center, looks for a pass around Churchland's Zytaviah Quick, left, and Shareef Bynum, right, during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Deep Creek's Ali Brooks looks for rebound with Caleb Butts,...]()
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Deep Creek's Ali Brooks looks for rebound with Caleb Butts, background, during Friday's Class 4 Region A playoff game against Denbigh at Denbigh High School February 15, 2019.
![Heritage High's Rheality Webb (10) and Smithfield High's Aja Walker...]()
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Heritage High's Rheality Webb (10) and Smithfield High's Aja Walker (14) chase after a loose ball during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Woodside's Mikell Boyd shoots the basket under pressure from Heritage's...]()
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Woodside's Mikell Boyd shoots the basket under pressure from Heritage's Jordan Boone during the first half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Woodside's Phylicia Allen, right, shoots the ball over Hampton's Destiny...]()
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Woodside's Phylicia Allen, right, shoots the ball over Hampton's Destiny Robinson during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Woodside's Quishawn Brevard, left, shoots the ball around Kecoughtan's Jeremiah...]()
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Woodside's Quishawn Brevard, left, shoots the ball around Kecoughtan's Jeremiah Foster during Friday's game December 1, 2017.
![Phoebus Phantom Antwan Miles (20) drives through the Greyhounds and...]()
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Phoebus Phantom Antwan Miles (20) drives through the Greyhounds and into the lane to the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus' Sharif Mahir, center, fights for control of the ball...]()
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Phoebus' Sharif Mahir, center, fights for control of the ball with Churchland's Shareef Bynum, left, and Zytaviah Quick during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Menchville's Allen Strothers drives to the basket around I.C. Norcom's...]()
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Menchville's Allen Strothers drives to the basket around I.C. Norcom's Taurus Jones during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Head Coach James Daniel Jr. looks on during...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Head Coach James Daniel Jr. looks on during the second half of the game against the Petersburg Crimson Wave during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Woodside High's Phylicia Allen (11) loses the ball during their...]()
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Woodside High's Phylicia Allen (11) loses the ball during their game against Hampton High held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Phoebus Simien White (12) tries to drive into the lane...]()
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Phoebus Simien White (12) tries to drive into the lane and fouled by I.C. Norcom Jaqua Wright (34). The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Hampton High's James Harris (14) reaches for a rebound during...]()
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Hampton High's James Harris (14) reaches for a rebound during their 5A Region boys basketball championship game against Salem High held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Khyree Temple of Phoebus dunks the ball against Northside in...]()
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Khyree Temple of Phoebus dunks the ball against Northside in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Phoebus' Khyree Temple gets the dunk on Norcom late in...]()
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Phoebus' Khyree Temple gets the dunk on Norcom late in the game Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Menchville's Allen Strothers swats this shot away from Phoebus' Mahir...]()
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Menchville's Allen Strothers swats this shot away from Phoebus' Mahir Sharif during the first half Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) drives under the basket against...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) drives under the basket against John Marshall in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) reacts after a big slam...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) reacts after a big slam dunk agains the Crimson Wave during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms head coach looks on to the court from...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms head coach looks on to the court from the bench. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Hampton's Cierra Bell and Bethel's Indya Hansley go after a...]()
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Hampton's Cierra Bell and Bethel's Indya Hansley go after a loose ball during the first half Friday January 25, 2019 at Bethel.
![Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) loses the ball after Salem...]()
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Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) loses the ball after Salem High's Jordan Frazier (55) defends during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Phoebus High's Zymeire Rogers (21) looks to make a pass...]()
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Phoebus High's Zymeire Rogers (21) looks to make a pass during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms head coach looks back onto the court. The...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms head coach looks back onto the court. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Hampton's Jacquez Yow gets the block on Bethel's Jalen Palmer...]()
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Hampton's Jacquez Yow gets the block on Bethel's Jalen Palmer during the second half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Menchville's Allen Strothers fouls Phoebus' Jamal Everett as he tries...]()
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Menchville's Allen Strothers fouls Phoebus' Jamal Everett as he tries to shoot during the first half Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) looks for the basket on...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) looks for the basket on a fade away as Crimson Waves Naquan Greer-Lyons (21) tries to defend during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Phoebus High's Jamal Everett (24) locks arms with Hampton High's James...]()
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Phoebus High's Jamal Everett (24) locks arms with Hampton High's James Harris (14) catching a rebound during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Menchville High School's #3 Brandon Herman takes a shot defended...]()
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Menchville High School's #3 Brandon Herman takes a shot defended by #1 Lashaun Lee of Norview High School during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Woodside's Phylicia Allen shoots the basket over Heritage's Rheality Webb...]()
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Woodside's Phylicia Allen shoots the basket over Heritage's Rheality Webb during the second half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Phoebus' Adrain Payton, left, jumps towards the basket around Churchland's...]()
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Phoebus' Adrain Payton, left, jumps towards the basket around Churchland's Devon Brown during Thursday's Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum December 27, 2018.
![Phoebus Jamal Everette (24) goes up for a layup. The...]()
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Phoebus Jamal Everette (24) goes up for a layup. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Woodside's Ty Bunting, left, knocks the ball away from Hampton's...]()
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Woodside's Ty Bunting, left, knocks the ball away from Hampton's Kandis Johnson during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) fattempts a shot from the...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Dorian Hill (10) fattempts a shot from the 3 point line in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Dorian Hill (10) tries for the layup and blocked...]()
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Phoebus Dorian Hill (10) tries for the layup and blocked by I.C. Norcom Javion Majette (2). The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Norview High School's bench reacts to a Menchville High School...]()
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Norview High School's bench reacts to a Menchville High School turn over that ended with a #22 Jahn Hines dunk early in the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) slam dunks the ball in...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) slam dunks the ball in the first half against the Kecoughtan Warriors at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia on Tuesday February 12, 2019.
![Kaheem Zarif of Phoebus has a shot batted away by...]()
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Kaheem Zarif of Phoebus has a shot batted away by Northside's Jordan Wooden in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Menchville Monarchs Ahmaad Goldson (24) from outside for 3-pts against...]()
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Menchville Monarchs Ahmaad Goldson (24) from outside for 3-pts against Bruins at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Hampton's Amaya Ray, left, is fouled while shooting by Woodside's...]()
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Hampton's Amaya Ray, left, is fouled while shooting by Woodside's Ty Bunting during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Phoebus High's Simeon White (12) and Jamal Everett (24) surround...]()
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Phoebus High's Simeon White (12) and Jamal Everett (24) surround a rebound caught by Hampton High's DeAsia Williams (14) during their game held at Phoebus High School on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
![Menchville Monarchs Isaiah Gillian (10) works around Bruins Jalen Palmer...]()
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Menchville Monarchs Isaiah Gillian (10) works around Bruins Jalen Palmer (5) for the basket in the first period of play at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Khyree Temple reacts as Phoebus loses to Northside in the...]()
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Khyree Temple reacts as Phoebus loses to Northside in the Class 3 state championship in Richmond on Thursday, March 7, 2019.
![Phoebus High Detionne Leach (34) prepares to shoot the ball...]()
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Phoebus High Detionne Leach (34) prepares to shoot the ball during their game against Menchville High at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Heritage High's Jayla Riddick (24) attempt to make a pass...]()
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Heritage High's Jayla Riddick (24) attempt to make a pass past Smithfield High's Tyla Hill (20) during their game at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Smithfield High's Tyla Hill (20) reaches for a rebound during...]()
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Smithfield High's Tyla Hill (20) reaches for a rebound during their game against Heritage High held at Heritage High School on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) blocks John Marshall's Jarious Ashlock...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) blocks John Marshall's Jarious Ashlock (1) at the basket in overtime in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![#4 Matthew Mensia of Maury High School, back, is called...]()
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#4 Matthew Mensia of Maury High School, back, is called for the foul as he blocks the shot of #4 Avin Hawkins of Hampton during the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals game Feb. 20, 2019, at Maury.
![Phoebus Phantoms head coach James Daniel and Khyree Temple (23)...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms head coach James Daniel and Khyree Temple (23) congratulate each other in the closing seconds of overtime with the win over John Marshall in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) works to the basket. The Phoebus...]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) works to the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Bethel's Zaquan Sims (2) tries to drive inside before being...]()
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Bethel's Zaquan Sims (2) tries to drive inside before being stopped my the Monarchs Amar Hawkins (22) and Jalin Wright (23) at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Menchville High players show off their basketball shoes after their...]()
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Menchville High players show off their basketball shoes after their game at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. The players used markers to write notes in memory of their late head basketball coach Ben Moore, who unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9th.
![Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) passes underneath as John Marshall...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) passes underneath as John Marshall tries to defend in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Hampton High's Destiny Robinson (11) grabs a rebound during their...]()
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Hampton High's Destiny Robinson (11) grabs a rebound during their game held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Hampton's Destiny Robinson rebounds the ball away from Woodside's Ty...]()
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Hampton's Destiny Robinson rebounds the ball away from Woodside's Ty Bunting, left, and Emily Anderson, right, during Friday's game February 9, 2018.
![Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) steps into a shot to the...]()
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Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) steps into a shot to the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Heritage's Kaleb Ross, center, goes in for a lay-up while...]()
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Heritage's Kaleb Ross, center, goes in for a lay-up while being defended by Lake Taylor's Zyrail Mitchell during Thursday nights game at Heritage high school on February 21, 2019 in Newport News, Va.
![Heritage's Trovel Blizzard, center, dives for a ball during the...]()
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Heritage's Trovel Blizzard, center, dives for a ball during the second quarter of Thursday nights game at Heritage high school on February 21, 2019 in Newport News, Va.
![Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) up for a layup. The Phoebus...]()
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) up for a layup. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) works to drive around I.C. Norcom's...]()
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Phoebus Akeen Hicks (3) works to drive around I.C. Norcom's Dasean Roberts (10). The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Phoebus' Mahir Sharif is fouled by Norcom's Javion Majette during...]()
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Phoebus' Mahir Sharif is fouled by Norcom's Javion Majette during the first half of their Class 3 Region A tournament final Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) is blocked by Salem High's...]()
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Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) is blocked by Salem High's Terrence Joseph (5) during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Phoebus Phantoms head coach James Daniel celebrates after free throws...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms head coach James Daniel celebrates after free throws that put the Phantoms ahead of John Marshall for good in overtime in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Heritage's Benez Woodard tries to pass the ball around Woodside's...]()
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Heritage's Benez Woodard tries to pass the ball around Woodside's Mikell Boyd during the second half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) with the dunk in the...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Khyree Temple (23) with the dunk in the first half against the Crimson Wave during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) tries to work around I.C. Norcom...]()
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Phoebus Dominique Johnson (42) tries to work around I.C. Norcom Jaqua Wright (34). The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Heritage's Trovel Blizzard, second from left, and the rest of...]()
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Heritage's Trovel Blizzard, second from left, and the rest of the heritage team congratulate their teammate Darrell Atkins, far left, after scoring in the first quarter of Thursday nights game against Lake Taylor at Heritage high school on February 21, 2019 in Newport News, Va.
![Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) is comforted by a coach...]()
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Hampton High's Jacquez Yow (2) is comforted by a coach after losing the game by one point to Salem High in the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Bethel Bruins Kamouri Roudntree (10) looks for room to the...]()
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Bethel Bruins Kamouri Roudntree (10) looks for room to the basket as the Monarchs defend at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
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Phoebus Antwan Miles (20) up for two on the layup. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Bethel's coach Dorsey reacts to a turnover by her players...]()
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Bethel's coach Dorsey reacts to a turnover by her players during Wednesdays game at Kempsville high school on February 20, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va.
![Hampton High's Cierra Bell (12) passes the ball over Betina...]()
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Hampton High's Cierra Bell (12) passes the ball over Betina Ross (42) during their game held at Woodside High's during their game held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Hampton High's Lanae Stokes (3) shoots a three pointer during...]()
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Hampton High's Lanae Stokes (3) shoots a three pointer during their game against Woodside High at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![I.C. Norcom's Allen Boykins (45) tries to work around jump...]()
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I.C. Norcom's Allen Boykins (45) tries to work around jump shot against Phoebus Phantom Jamal Evertte in the first half. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
![Woodside's Phylicia Allen grabs this loos ball from Heritage's Journey...]()
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Woodside's Phylicia Allen grabs this loos ball from Heritage's Journey Deloatch during the second half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Heritage's Lee Amari battles for the rebound with Woodside's Logan...]()
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Heritage's Lee Amari battles for the rebound with Woodside's Logan Washington (5) and Mikell Boyd during the first half Friday January 26, 2018 at Heritage.
![Kempsville and Bethel players fight for control of the ball...]()
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Kempsville and Bethel players fight for control of the ball during Wednesdays game at Kempsville high school on February 20, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Va.
![Kecoughtan's Ladaron Grant drives to the basket past Woodside's Demariyea...]()
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Kecoughtan's Ladaron Grant drives to the basket past Woodside's Demariyea Sills during the first half Tuesday January 16, 2018 at Kecoughtan.
![Hampton High's Daija Thompson (23) and Woodside High's Cindy Jackson...]()
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Hampton High's Daija Thompson (23) and Woodside High's Cindy Jackson (13) reach for a rebound during their game at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Phoebus High's Kyree Temple (23) loses a rebound during their...]()
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Phoebus High's Kyree Temple (23) loses a rebound during their game against Menchville High held at Phoebus High School in Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
![Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) is pinned in and turns...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Kaheem Zarif (32) is pinned in and turns the ball over to John Marshall in the VHSL Class 3 State Semi-Finals at Heritage High School Tuesday March 5, 2019.
![Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) with the dunk agains the...]()
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Phoebus Phantoms Detionne Leach (34) with the dunk agains the Petersburg Crimson Wave during the Class 3 Region A semifinal game at Phoebus High School on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
![Woodside High's Victoria Holmes (5) and Hampton High's Ty Bunting...]()
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Woodside High's Victoria Holmes (5) and Hampton High's Ty Bunting (23) battle for a rebound during their game held at Woodside High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
![Hampton's Zaiyen Chapman is blocked by Bethel's Amir Devone as...]()
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Hampton's Zaiyen Chapman is blocked by Bethel's Amir Devone as he goes for the dunk during the first half Friday December 8, 2017 at Bethel.
![Bethel Bruins Jaymmie Smith (30) goes to the basket and...]()
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Bethel Bruins Jaymmie Smith (30) goes to the basket and could by Monarchs Ahmaad Goldson (24) at Menchville High School on Tuesday January 15, 2019.
![Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) reacts after losing by one...]()
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Hampton High's Quishon Harris (10) reacts after losing by one point to Salem High during the 5A Region boys basketball championship game held at Scope Arena in Norfolk. Monday, Feb. 26, 2018.
![Phoebus' Kaheem Zarifi gets the layup past Norcom's Taurus Jones...]()
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Phoebus' Kaheem Zarifi gets the layup past Norcom's Taurus Jones during the first half Friday February 22, 2019 at Phoebus.
![Phoebus Phantom Antwan Miles (20) drives uncontested to the basket....]()
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Phoebus Phantom Antwan Miles (20) drives uncontested to the basket. The Phoebus Phantoms match up against the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds in basketball for The Crossover High School Christmas Holiday Showcase at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday December 27, 2017.
Tears of joy or tears of sadness?
Phoebus coach James Daniel knew he and his players would shed one or the other as he watched the ball sail through the air on the running shot Mahir Sharif attempted from 28 feet as the final buzzer sounded. Had it gone in, the Phantoms would’ve scored three points and won their first-ever Class 3 boys basketball state championship.
But it didn’t, bouncing off the backboard to the left side of the rim as Northside of Roanoke held on for a 60-58 victory Thursday at VCU’s Siegel Center. Whatever joyous tears flowed came from the eyes of the Vikings, who won their first state final in four tries under longtime coach Bill Pope.
“He was one shot away,” Phoebus coach James Daniel said of Sharif. “If it goes in, we’re celebrating and crying.
“It didn’t go in, so we’re a little upset and got a little tears coming out.”
Until Sharif’s shot sailed wide, the Phantoms (25-3) were poised to complete a memorable comeback. They trailed by six points with little more than a minute remaining when Sharif scored on a spin move to make it 58-54.
“I just wanted to pull the team together and get (Phoebus) back in it,” said Sharif, who scored 13 points.
Inspired, Khyree Temple stole a Northside pass and made two free throws to cut the deficit to two points. Kaheem Zarif then stole the ball, but he was called for a charge as he attempted to turn his theft into a basket.
No matter, Sharif — whose steal clinched the state semifinal win over John Marshall two days earlier — came to the rescue again. He made a steal, and though he missed the ensuing shot, Temple rebounded and put the ball in to tie the game at 58 with 40.1 seconds remaining.
“We never gave up,” said Temple, who had 21 points, 13 rebounds and six steals in his final game as a Phantom.
But Kasey Draper made his own big play, and it would ultimately give the Vikings the title. After the Vikings ran the clock down to under six seconds, Draper attempted a shot near the basket but missed.
However, Draper snagged the rebound, shot again and was fouled by Temple with 3.8 seconds remaining. Draper calmly made both free throws, and though Sharif got a good look at the basket after dribbling downcourt, his shot was wide.
The final score highlighted the competitiveness of the game. Phoebus scored three more points from the field, but Northside (28-1) made 20 of 27 free throws to the Phantoms’ 15 of 27. Phoebus had a 30-29 rebounding edge.
Northside beat Phoebus 73-61 in a state semifinal two years ago but lost to Norcom in the final. Phoebus was playing in its first state final, and its nerves showed early.
The Phantoms made just 3 of 10 field-goal attempts, and 2 of 6 free throws, to start the game and trailed 12-8 after a quarter. But they were terrific defensively in the second quarter, stealing the ball seven times on the press.
Temple scored seven points in the second quarter and Sharif made two 3s as the Phantoms led 29-20 at intermission. The Vikings rallied quickly following the break.
Led by Jalen Jackson’s three 3-pointers, his only nine points of the game, the Vikings surged to take a 44-43 lead after three quarters. All three of his treys were from the corner.
“We made adjustments (in practice) to take away the corner shot and just failed to do that tonight,” Daniel lamented.”
James Madison recruit Julien Wooden, who scored 21 points, fueled the Vikings’ momentum with a dunk off of the dribble to start the fourth quarter. His two free throws gave the Vikings their biggest lead, 56-49, before Sharif led the Phantoms’ rally.
Draper, whose contributions included scoring 19 points and holding Phoebus forward Detionne Leach to four points, ended the comeback by making the two pressure free throws. They gave Pope, who lost to then-Bay Rivers District school Nansemond River in the 1992 and ’95 finals, his first state title.
“It goes back a long way,” Pope said of his state-title quest. “What I think is great is that in the whole process of doing this, we’re very fortunate to have this moment.
“You can go through it and it might not work for you, but it doesn’t define me. What defines me is how I want to be, how I want to go about it and the relationships I have.”
In the latter sense, the Phantoms are winners, too, their tears of sadness notwithstanding.
“We accomplished a lot,” Leach said. “We went through a lot of adversity to get here, so I’m just proud of this team because they’re my brothers.
“They’ll be my brothers for life.”
NORTHSIDE 60, PHOEBUS 58
NORTHSIDE (28-1): Ju. Wooden 22, Jackson 9, Jo. Wooden 7, Draper 19, Hall 3. Totals 18 20-27 60.
PHOEBUS (25-3): Dawan Jr. 7, Sharif 13, Temple 21, Leach 4, Hill 2, Zarif 9, Freeman 2. Totals 20 15-27 58.
Northside: 12, 8, 24, 16 – 60
Phoebus: 8, 21, 14, 15 – 58
3-point goals: Northside 4 (Jackson 3, Jo. Wooden), Phoebus 3 (Sharif 2, Dawan).
