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IHSAA boys basketball Center Grove against Whiteland on Johnson County Finals

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Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) leaps for a rebound against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) leaps for a rebound against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) reaches for the the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) reaches for the the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) sits not he sidelines Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, ahead of the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) sits not he sidelines Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, ahead of the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) yells with Center Grove Trojans Joey Schmitz (15) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) yells with Center Grove Trojans Joey Schmitz (15) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans forward Ben Chestnut (10) wrestles for the ball against Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans forward Ben Chestnut (10) wrestles for the ball against Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's guard Ethan Edwards (32) puts up a layup against Center Grove Trojans forward Ben Chestnut (10) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's guard Ethan Edwards (32) puts up a layup against Center Grove Trojans forward Ben Chestnut (10) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's Gavin Stubbe (25) shot is blocked by Center Grove Trojans Joey Schmitz (15) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's Gavin Stubbe (25) shot is blocked by Center Grove Trojans Joey Schmitz (15) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's guard Ethan Edwards (32) reaches for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's guard Ethan Edwards (32) reaches for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's guard Jaskirat Banwait (13) yells to teammates Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's guard Jaskirat Banwait (13) yells to teammates Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) guards Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) guards Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) leaps for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) leaps for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) falls while reaching for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) falls while reaching for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) leaps over Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's guard Wiatt Mclaughlin (14) leaps over Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) passes the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) passes the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's guard Spencer Gillespie (5) reaches for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's guard Spencer Gillespie (5) reaches for the ball against Center Grove Trojans forward Michael Ephraim (21) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) goes up for a layup Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans guard Jalen Bundy (0) goes up for a layup Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) attempts to block Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Whiteland's forward Akol Akol (21) attempts to block Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans guard Grant Long (11) yells in excitement with teammates Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans guard Grant Long (11) yells in excitement with teammates Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans yell in excitement Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans yell in excitement Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) searches to pass the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) searches to pass the ball Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) and Center Grove Trojans Dylan Meador (1) yells in excitement Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
Center Grove Trojans forward Will Spellman (42) and Center Grove Trojans Dylan Meador (1) yells in excitement Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, during the Johnson County finals at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The Center Grove Trojans defeated Whiteland, 68-43.
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