The Lawrence Bulldogs celebrate with the Gold Ball after beating Thornton Academy 50-43 for the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Teammates cheer as Nia Irving gets her medal during the awards ceremony after Lawrence won the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence guard Dominqure Lewis dribbles against Thornton during the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Thornton Academy forward Victoria Lux defends a shot by Lawrence forward Nia Irving during the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Thornton Academy’s Hayden Campbell, left, and Lawrence forward Paige Belanger battle for a rebound during the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence guard Dominique Lewis, left, tries to get around Thornton Academy guard Alex Hart during the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence bench and fans celebrate a good play late in the fourth quarter of the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence guard Dominique Lewis, left, tries to get around Thornton Academy guard Alex Hart during girls Class A state championship on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Thornton Academy forward Ashley Howe, left, defends against Lawrence forward Paige Belanger during the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

The Lawrence Bulldogs basketball team and cheerleaders celebrate with the Gold Ball after winning the Class A state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence fans cheer for their Bulldogs as they’re ahead in fourth quarter of girls Class A state championship on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Lawrence manager Kellie Goldsmith, left, and center Nia Irving celebrate on top of the ladder after cutting down the net after the Bullodogs won the girls Class A state championship on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.