After winning a high school regional tournament title game, team members exercise tradition by individually cutting down a net.

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After winning a high school regional tournament title game, team members exercise tradition by individually cutting down a net. Each player, manager and coach took their turn on a ladder to complete a time-honored basketball custom.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Bartlett, Illinois, USA
Photo credit: © Bruce Leighty - Sports Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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