State tournament in photos

Above, North Rock Creek coach Evan Smith talks to his team during a timeout in the state semifinals Friday. The Cougars fell to Douglass, but made the deepest playoff run in their short history. Photo/ Rick Hester. Right, Cason Coomer blocks a shot for NRC against Perkins-Tryon in the first round. Photo/Sheryl Gowin. Middle right, Dale’s Teague Muncy drives for the basket while coach Eric Smith watches in the background. The Lady Pirates reached the finals in search of their second straight state championship. Photo/Rick Hester. Bottom right, Dale senior Dayton Forsythe makes the short ally-oop shot on an inbounds play with the help of Jett Higdon’s screen. Photo/Rick Hester. Below, Dale coach Eric Smith shouts instructions to the team. Photo/Rick Hester Bottom, NRC’s Devon Haney tries to drive against heavy defensive pressure against Douglass.