We went into the archives to find some of the best images capturing teams and competitors winning state titles.
You should flip through the photo gallery above if you need some inspiration. Or, here are five of those title-winning moments that stand out.
Connecting with teammates
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
Alison Bales (left) and Emily Williams of the Beavercreek High School girls basketball team celebrate a Division I state championship game victory against Chaminade Julienne at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on March 17, 2001. Beavercreek beat CJ, 42-35. LISA POWELL / STAFF
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Overcome with emotion
Credit: Staff photo by John Boyle
Credit: Staff photo by John Boyle
Trotwood-Madison's Michael Shaw reacts after a Division I 1,600-meter relay victory by the Rams on June 2, 2007, at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus. JOHN BOYLE / STAFF
Celebrating with the student section
Credit: Jan Underwood
Credit: Jan Underwood
Freshman Erica Paulus takes the trophy to the fans en route to the locker room after Lehman Catholic's Division IV state championship victory on Nov. 13, 2010 at the Nutter Center in Fairborn. Lehman topped Tuscarawas Catholic Central in three sets. JAN UNDERWOOD / STAFF
Raw emotion
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
Ethan Hayes of Dixie High School celebrates a 215-pound Division III state championship win over Kennedy Smith of Bedford St. Peter Chanel on March 5, 2011 at the Schottenstein Center in Coluumbus. BARBARA PERENIC / STAFF
Finishing a mission
Credit: HANDOUT
Credit: HANDOUT
Minster quarterback Josh Nixon, right, and Carter Hogenkamp celebrate after a victory against Kirtland in the Division VI state final on Dec. 5, 2014, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. DAVID JABLONSKI / STAFF
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