Nia Irving celebrates with team manager Kellie Goldsmith, right, while cutting the net after Lawrence beat Thornton Academy to capture the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Nia Irving, left, and her fellow teammates celebrate with the gold ball after Lawrence beat Thornton Academy to capture the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Thornton Academy basketball players console eachother after losing to Lawrence in the Class A State Championship game. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Nia Irving gets a hug from teammate Dominique Lewis after Lawrence defeated TA in the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Alexandra Hart of Thornton Academy takes an off-balance shot during the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Victoria Lux of Thornton Academy grabs a hard fought rebound between Nia Irving and Paige Belanger, right, of Lawrence during the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Nia Irving of Lawrence grabs a rebound ahead of Alexandra Hart of Thornton Academy during the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

Abby Weigang and her teammates celebrate after Lawrence took the lead against Thornton Academy late in the game during the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer