Best in the state! Lakeview Academy boys survive overtime thriller for GIAA state championship - Gainesville Times

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Best in the state! Lakeview Academy boys survive overtime thriller for GIAA state championship

Lakeview Academy's Mekhi Barber (5) goes to the basket and scores against Heritage Academy in the GIAA Class 3A state championship March 1, 2024 in Columbus. Photo by Bill Murphy

Lakeview Academy's Mekhi Barber (5) goes to the basket and scores against Heritage Academy in the GIAA Class 3A state championship March 1, 2024 in Columbus. Photo by Bill Murphy

Lions prevail in overtime for the second straight game to secure the GIAA Class 3A state title, and join the Lakeview girls as first-time state champions.

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