Valley’s Austin Cates shoots during the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

The Valley boys basketball team poses with the Gold Ball after winning the Class D state championship Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Valley players celebrate with the Gold Ball after beating Easton in the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Easton’s Drew Sotomayor, left, defends Valley senior Cody Laweryson during the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

The Valley boys basketball team celebrates with the Gold Ball after it won the Class D state championship Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Valley coach Luke Hartwell cheers on his team late in the Class D state championship game Saturday against Easton at Augusta Civic Center.

Valley assistant coach Jason Hartwell, left, and head coach Luke Hartwell (back facing) react during the Class D state championship game Saturday against Easton at the Augusta Civic Center.

Valley coach Luke Hartwell celebrates with his Cavaliers after they beat Easton in the Class D state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Valley players and fans celebrate after the Cavaliers beat Easton in the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Easton’s Drew Sotomayor, left, chases after Valley senior Cody Laweryson during the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Easton’s Drew Sotomayor, left, fouls Valley senior Cody Lawyerson during the Class D state championship game Saturday at Augusta Civic Center.

Staff photo by Joe Phelan Valley’s Austin Cates shoots over Easton’s Jacob Flewelling during the Class D state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Valley’s Dillon Beane shoots during the Class D state championship Saturday at Augusta Civic Center. The Cavaliers sank Easton 55-44 to win their first Gold Ball since 2003.