Volcano Vista defeats Sandia to win 5A championship: Photos

Volcano Vista boys celebrate taking the lead during the boy's 5A state basketball championship game against Sandia High School at The Pit on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025

Volcano Vista’s David Lunn, middle, puts up a shot between Sandia defenders Thomas Adams, left, and Lavodrick Hogues, during the boys Class 5A state championship game on Saturday in the Pit.

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Sandia’s Gad Harris, surrounded by Volcano Vista defenders, fights to maintain possession of the ball during Saturday’a boys Class 5A state championship game in the Pit.

Volcano Vista players run up the Pit ramp after winning the boys Class 5A state championship game against Sandia on Saturday. The Hawks won their fourth consecutive state title, beating the Matadors 60-53 in overtime.

Volcano Vista’s Rian Gonzales, pictured during the 5A boys state basketball championship game against Sandia, scored an APS record 62 points in a game earlier this season.

Thomas Adams, Sandia

Volcano Vista sophomore David Lunn helped the Hawks beat Sandia in the 5A boys championship game, the Hawks' fourth consecutive title.

Sandia High School’s Gad Harris reacts to the boys 5A state basketball championship game against Volcano Vista going into overtime at The Pit on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025

Volcano Vista High School player Chimdi Akwani high fives fans as he heads up the ramp after his team won the 5A boys state basketball championship game against Sandia at The Pit on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025

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Published March 15, 2025 - 10:30 p.m. Modified March 16, 2025 - 2:56 a.m.

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