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Africentric girls basketball wins second consecutive OHSAA Division III championship

Africentric players celebrate after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players celebrate after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric's Shaunie Little (11) reacts after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric's Shaunie Little (11) reacts after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric's Natiah Nelson (21) reacts during the game with Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric's Natiah Nelson (21) reacts during the game with Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric players celebrate after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players celebrate after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric girls basketball beats Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric girls basketball beats Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric's Nevaeh White (2) reacts after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric's Nevaeh White (2) reacts after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric's Samairah Thompson (5) drives to the basket during their Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric's Samairah Thompson (5) drives to the basket during their Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric players and coaches react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players and coaches react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric's Natiah Nelson (21) drives to the basket during their Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric's Natiah Nelson (21) drives to the basket during their Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric fans celebrate during their OHSAA Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric fans celebrate during their OHSAA Division III state championship game against Ottawa-Glandorf Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric players Samairah Thompson (5), Ashtan Winfrey (1) and Natiah Nelson (21) react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players Samairah Thompson (5), Ashtan Winfrey (1) and Natiah Nelson (21) react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric head coach Janicia Anderson stands with her players Faith Martin (3) and Shaunie Little (11) after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric head coach Janicia Anderson stands with her players Faith Martin (3) and Shaunie Little (11) after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tony Tribble/Columbus Dispatch
Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Tony Tribble/Columbus Dispatch
Africentric players Samairah Thompson (5), Ashtan Winfrey (1) and Natiah Nelson (21) react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric players Samairah Thompson (5), Ashtan Winfrey (1) and Natiah Nelson (21) react after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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Africentric head coach Janicia Anderson celebrates after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Africentric head coach Janicia Anderson celebrates after beating Ottawa-Glandorf in the OHSAA Division III state championship Saturday, March 16, 2024.
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