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Spring Garden’s girls defeat Marion County 63-31 in the Class 1A state title game, collecting their ninth state titles and second in a row.

Photos by Joe Medley

Spring Garden’s girls warm up before their state Class 1A title game against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s girls warm up before their Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Ace Austin goes to the basket during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Maggie Jarrett looks to score after an offensive rebound during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Maggie Jarrett goes to the basket during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Libby Brown goes for a loose ball a Ace Austin looks on during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Chloe Rule goes up strong during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Ace Austin goes to the basket during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Libby Brown follows through on a 3-pointer during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Maggie Jarrett lines up a 3-pointer during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Ace Austin goes to the basket during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’ Olivia Law shoots a 3-pointer during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden coach Ricky Austin talks to Ace Austin during Thursday”s Class 1A state final in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s cheerleaders do work during their Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s cheering section brings the pep during their Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s Maggie Reedy looks to pass during the Panthers’ Class 1A state final against Marion County on Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden’s girls react as the clock strikes zeroes in their 63-31 victory over Marion County in Thursday’s Class 1A state final in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Spring Garden, the 2024 Class 1A state champion for girls’ basketball and a back-to-back state champion.
Spring Garden collects its 2024 Class 1A state championship trophy Thursday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
The Class 1A state all-tournament team (from left): Spring Garden’s Chloe Rule, Marion County’s Bekah Junkin, Spring Garden’s Maggie Jarrett, Spring Garden’s Ace Austin (MVP), Marion County’s Jasmine Wilson and Spring Garden’s Libby Brown.

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