Images: Warren and Benet Academy at the IHSA 4A Boys basketball championship game
Posted March 16, 2025 11:39 am
Images: Benet Academy won the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship with a 55-54 victory over Warren at State Farm Center in Champaign on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Benet Academy players celebrate with their state championship trophy at the conclusion of the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Warren at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy team members pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Braylon Walker shoots against te defense of Benet Academy's Jayden Wright during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Javerion Banks draws a foul as he goes to the basket against Benet Academy's Colin Stack. left, and Blake Fagbemi during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jack Wolf, left, gets fouled on a drive against Benet Academy's Daniel Pauliukonis during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi, left, and Colin Stack celebrate the state championship with their teammates at the conclusion of the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Ryan Walsh, right, delays the release of his shot just long enough for Warren's Andrew Watson to clear his line of vision during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi, left, tries to beat Warren's Jack Wolf to the basket during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy players including Jayden Wright (3) celebrate their state championsip at the conclusion of the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis goes to the basket against Benet Academy's Colin Stack, left, and Michael Doyle during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Michael Doyle, front, is hugged by Colin Stack during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis drives toward the basket against Benet Academy's Michael Doyle, middle, and Blake Fagbemi during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy players huddle prior to tipoff during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Owen Squires watches as his three-pointer from the corner goes through the hoop during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Benet Academy at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis, right, and Benet Academy's Michael Doyle react to a foul call on a three-point shot as the Blue Devils’ Braylon Walker celebrates during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Jayden Wright leads the Redwings in transition ahead of Warren's Braylon Walker during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Starter Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi is introduced prior to the start of the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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A foul was called on Benet Academy's Michael Doyle when Warren's Jaxson Davis took a late-game three-point shot during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Javerion Banks tries to get a shot past Benet Academy's Daniel Pauliukonis, left, and Jayden Wright during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren head coach Zack Ryan leads the Blue Devils during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Benet Academy at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Javerion Banks shoots as he makes a move between Benet Academy's Edvardas Stasys, right, and Daniel Pauliukonis during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis heads over to bump fists with the Benet Academy coaching staff during introductions at the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi looks to see what the official’s call is after going to the floor during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Warren at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Braylon Walker steps past Benet Academy's Jayden Wright during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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A long rebound gets past both Benet Academy's Daniel Pauliukonis and Warren's Owen Squires, right, during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Zach Ausburn shoots against Benet Academy defenders Daniel Pauliukonis, middle, and Colin Stack during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi drives between Warren's Zach Ausburn, left, and Braylon Walker during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Players on the Benet Academy bench and fans beyond them watch as Daniel Pauliukonis shoots a three-point shot from the corner during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Warren at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Jayden Wright pushes the ball ahead of Warren's Javerion Banks on a breakaway during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy fans celebrate the Redwings’ state championship at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Edvardas Stasys celebrates the Redwing’s 55-54 state championship victory over Warren during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state final game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi shoots during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Warren at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy players celebrate after winning the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi shoots a layup between Warren's Jack Wolf, left, and Javerion Banks during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Blake Fagbemi shoots against Warren defender Jack Wolf during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy head coach Gene Heidkamp leads the Redwings during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game against Warren at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Colin Stack tips the ball into the hoop between Warren's Jack Wolf, left, and Javerion Banks during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Zach Ausburn, right, draws contact from Benet Academy's Colin Stack as the Redwings’ Daniel Pauliukonis watches the play unfold during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Daniel Pauliukonis goes toward the basket for a layup after Warren’s Jack Wolf defends during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren head coach Zack Ryan has his arm around Javerion Banks as they make their way through the handshake line with victorious Benet Academy players and coaches at the conclusion of the the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Benet Academy's Colin Stack goes above the rim to drop the ball into the hoop against Warren defender Jack Wolf during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis, left, makes a pass around Benet Academy's Michael Doyle during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state championship game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign.
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Warren's Jaxson Davis, middle, wound up on the floor between Benet Academy's Michael Doyle, right, and Jayden Wright after attempting to win the game on a buzzer-beater during the IHSA Class 4A boys basketball state final game at State Farm Center on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Champaign. After the whistle, there was just 0.3 left on the clock, and following the inbounds by Warren and the expiration of time, Benet won the state championship by a score of 55-54.
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