Day 4: The final day of the GSHA basketball playoffs was a good one for first timers. The Newton girls and BEST Academy boys each won their first state championship, while Fannin County’s girls won for the third time. It was also a good day for two old reliables, as the Wheeler boys claimed the tenth state title in their storied history and the Houston County Sharks won their 12th wheelchair basketball title in 13 years.
In-season conversation about high school football generally, and for obvious reasons, swarms around programs producing consistent wins, those with top-notch recruits and teams that ultimately find themselves surrounded by eyeballs on big playoff stages.
