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Bearden High basketball player Kordell Kah carries the state championship trophy into the gym as the school celebrates the team during a pep rally on Friday, March 29.
Bearden High basketball player Kordell Kah carries the state championship trophy into the gym as the school celebrates the team during a pep rally on Friday, March 29.
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Bearden High band members play the school fight song during the pep rally to honor the state championship basketball team on Friday, March 29.
Bearden High band members play the school fight song during the pep rally to honor the state championship basketball team on Friday, March 29.
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The Bearden High dance team performs a sideline routine during the pep rally on March 29 to honor the state championship basketball team.
The Bearden High dance team performs a sideline routine during the pep rally on March 29 to honor the state championship basketball team.
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The Bearden High cheerleaders celebrate the basketball team during a pep rally on Friday, March 29.
The Bearden High cheerleaders celebrate the basketball team during a pep rally on Friday, March 29.
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Bearden basketball players were honored at a pep rally Friday, March 29, to celebrate the school's basketball state championship.
Bearden basketball players were honored at a pep rally Friday, March 29, to celebrate the school's basketball state championship.
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The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
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Bearden athletic director Donald Balcom congratulates basketball coach Jeremy Parrott during the pep rally honoring the state championship team on Friday, March 29.
Bearden athletic director Donald Balcom congratulates basketball coach Jeremy Parrott during the pep rally honoring the state championship team on Friday, March 29.
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A Bearden High cheerleader performs a sideline routine during the pep rally honoring the state champion basketball team on Friday, March 29.
A Bearden High cheerleader performs a sideline routine during the pep rally honoring the state champion basketball team on Friday, March 29.
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Drew Pember, second from left, hugs a teammate during the pep rally to celebrate the basketball team bringing home the state championship.
Drew Pember, second from left, hugs a teammate during the pep rally to celebrate the basketball team bringing home the state championship.
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The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
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The Bearden High band pumped up the crowd during the state championship celebration for the basketball team on Friday, March 29.
The Bearden High band pumped up the crowd during the state championship celebration for the basketball team on Friday, March 29.
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The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
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Members of the Bearden High basketball team are honored during a celebration of the school's first state championship on Friday, March 29.
Members of the Bearden High basketball team are honored during a celebration of the school's first state championship on Friday, March 29.
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The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
The Bearden High dance team celebrates during a pep rally in honor of the basketball team winning the state championship.
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Bearden High athletic director Donald Balcom kicks off the state championship celebration for the basketball team on Friday, March 29.
Bearden High athletic director Donald Balcom kicks off the state championship celebration for the basketball team on Friday, March 29.
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The Bearden High cheerleaders performed to the school fight song during the pep rally honoring the boys basketball team winning the state championship on Friday, March 29.
The Bearden High cheerleaders performed to the school fight song during the pep rally honoring the boys basketball team winning the state championship on Friday, March 29.
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The Bearden High mascot is painted on the wall of the gym.
The Bearden High mascot is painted on the wall of the gym.
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The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
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The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
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The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
The jerseys of former Bearden High basketball players hang from the rafters of the gym.
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