In a dramatic Class AAA state championship game, Fairmont Senior defeated Shady Spring 60-59, with a buzzer-beating shot from Zycheus Dobbs sealing the victory. Fairmont Senior coach David Retton's decision not to call a timeout in the final seconds proved pivotal, allowing Dobbs to take the game-winning shot. Shady Spring's Braden Chapman had given his team a one-point lead with 11 seconds remaining, but Dobbs's last-second shot secured the Polar Bears' third state title since 2016. The game was a tense back-and-forth affair, with Fairmont Senior holding an early lead, only for Shady Spring to rally. The Tigers' comeback fell just short, despite strong performances from Braden Chapman, Ammar Maxwell, and Cole Chapman. DeSean Goode led Fairmont Senior with 16 points, while Dobbs and Joe Uram contributed 15 and 11 points, respectively. The game was marked by strong defensive play, with Fairmont Senior recording 12 blocks, including six from Dobbs. Retton praised his team's role players, highlighting Eric Smith's performance despite playing the season with a torn labrum. Shady Spring's coach Ronnie Olson took the blame for the loss, regretting not calling a timeout to set up his team's defense in the final moments.