PHOTOS: Houston County baseball loses 5A state championship to Newnan

Photos from the 5A baseball state championship series between Houston County and Newnan on Monday, May 19, 2025.

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May 20, 2025
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The Bears pose with their runner up trophy after the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Max Willhide (right) embraces an emotional Kendall Jackson (left) after their 5A state championship loss to Newnan. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Bears were emotional after a championship loss to Newnan. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Newnan celebrates with their student section after winning the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson gets hype after scoring HoCo’s first run in Game 2 of the 5A state championship against Newnan. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson does the “O Gang” celebration after a triple late in Game 2 of the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Raymond Byrd steps up to bat late in Game 2 of the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ethan Buffone hits a double in Game 2 against Newnan in the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Ethan Buffone steps up to the plate. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Isaiah Galason (28) gets back on first base after nearly being thrown out. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Vick Gann takes off for first base after putting the ball in play. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Vick Gann slaps the ball into play. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Peyton Nauss leads off of first base. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Logan Elbie (6) celebrates his double in Game 1 against Newnan in the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Will Allen throws the ball to first base for the out. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Will Allen reaches for the ball after a weak chopper. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tyson Ganas (7) reacts to a double against Newnan. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Tyson Ganas had two big hits in Game 1 against Newnan in the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Noah Odom gets the ball in from left field. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Will Allen reacts to a side-ending strikeout. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Logan Elbie (black) reaches up to grab the ball as a Newnan runner gets to first base. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Isaiah Galason hit a solo home run in Game 1 of the 5A state championship against Newnan. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
Kendall Jackson steps up to the plate for the first at-bat of the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Houston County coaching staff shows their respect to the United States’ flag during the national anthem. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
The Bears share a prayer before the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)
HoCo coach Matt Hopkins heads back to the dugout to start the 5A state championship. (Clay Brown/HHJ)

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Clay Brown/Sports Editor

Clay Brown is the Sports Editor for the Houston Home Journal. His career started as a freelance journalist for the Cairo Messenger in Cairo, Georgia before moving to Valdosta and freelancing for the Valdosta Daily Times. He moved to Warner Robins with his fiance, Miranda, and two cats Olive and Willow in 2023 to become Sports Editor for the HHJ. When not out covering games and events Clay enjoys reading manga, playing video games, watching shows and trying to catch sports games.

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