Photos: Parry McCluer defeats Altavista for Class 1 state championship

Lee Luther Jr.
Feb 20, 2021
Feb 20, 2021

1 of 12

Parry McCluer team members celebrate the Class 1 state championship win over Altavista. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Photos by Lee Luther Jr./For the news & advance

Lee Luther Jr./for the news & advance

Altavista's Marquel Dawkins drives to the basket against Parry McCluer defenders Jalen Mitchell (right) and Ethan Moore. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Altavista players react to the loss to Parry McCluer for the state title. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Parry McCluer head basketball coach Mike Cartolaro checks his phone while walking over the celebration confetti after Saturday's state title win. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Parry McCluer's Spencer Hamilton (left) body bumps teammate Will Dunlap while celebrating winning the state title against Altavista.(Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

After defeating Altavista 56-39 for the state championship, the Parry McCluer team jumped on the bus for a victory parade through Buena Vista that was escorted by the local police and fire department. Fans also joined in the celebration. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Parry McCluer head coach Mike Cartolaro starts to celebrate his state championship. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Altavista's Alex Johnson looks for an open teammate with Parry McCluer defender Jalen Mitchell on his back. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)

Will Dunlap takes his turn cutting down the net after his Parry McCluer team captured the state championship against Altavista,56-39 on Saturday. (Photo by Lee Luther Jr.)