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Locust Grove’s David Laurent shoots against Dutchtown in the region tournament.

WARNER ROBINS — A Locust Grove boys basketball season of firsts saw another exciting one Tuesday night — the first state tournament win in program history.

The Wildcats, in their first state appearance, defeated host Warner Robins 59-57 in the Class AAAAA first round behind a big second-half rally. The visitors trailed 32-22 at halftime before making a comeback.

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