Photojournalism: Grovetown girls lose to Rome in hoops’ action

Cecilia Burke reacts after heartbreaking 60-42 loss to Rome in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Photo by Mike Adams

Date: February 25, 2022

Grovetown’s girls’ basketball team had their championship dreams dashed Friday as Rome defeated the Lady Warriors on their home court 60-42 Friday.

It was the first loss for the squad in AAAAAA; the Warriors finished the season 22-7 overall.

Miyah Holmes of Grovetown attempts a shot against Rome in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25, Photo by Mike Adams
Grovetown girls head coach George Duke, left, consoles Keona Curtis after a 60-42 loss to Rome in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25. Photo by Mike Adams
D’Mya Griffin of Grovetown, center, against Rome in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25, Photo by Mike Adams
Keona Curtis of Grovetown, center, attempts a shot as Joey Kunczweski of Rome, left, defends in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Photo by Mike Adams
Keona Curtis of Grovetown is consoled by teammates after a 60-42 loss to Rome in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25. Photo by Mike Adams
The Grovetown girls cheer on their team in the second round of the GSHA state playoffs on Friday, Feb. 25. Photo by Mike Adams

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