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JV State Championship (March 2023)
Format: 4 game round robin + seeded single elimination playoffs.
Powers: Yes
Negs: No
Bouncebacks: Yes

Bigger challenge this year, as we are placed into a 5 team division that includes Midtown. Charles (who was eligible) decided not to play, but his sister (a very strong 9th grader) did play.

Team A - Krish, Jack, Lucas, Suhit, Jacob

Innovation Academy A 455, Eastside 110
Innovation Academy A 505, Upson-Lee 85
Innovation Academy A 400, Midtown 185
Innovation Academy A 370, Mary Persons 85
Innovation Academy A 485, Innovation Academy B 90
Semifinals: Innovation Academy A 490, Upson-Lee 40
Finals: Innovation Academy A 375, Midtown 285 - The only match all day where we were challenged. Midtown took a lead briefly after halftime, but Jack came up with two huge tossups in a row and we nailed the bonuses to take a big lead and eventually run away with it.

Back to back JV State champions, and at least this one feels like we had to earn it. Krish dominated as usual, with a 55.38 PG performance, but everyone contributed in some way.

Our top JV team has now won 22 of their last 23 games.