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Jay Royals’ special season ends with state title game heartbreak

February 27, 2026 | Brian Lester

Jay head girls basketball coach Jorey Diamond needed a moment before answering a question about what this season has meant to him.

He fought back getting choked up, pausing before speaking, the sting of a 66-49 loss to Williston in the FHSAA Rural state championship game on Friday night still fresh and cutting deep.

Senior Georgia Lewis is consoled after fouling out of the Rural state championship game on Friday night.

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