The Tree Hill Ravens are again on the courtroom collectively, and PEOPLE has an unique look!
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the solid of the hit collection One Tree Hill reunited for a particular twenty first State Championship Basketball Recreation Reunion Celebration.
The occasion, hosted by Friends With Benefit Charity Events, passed off on the UNCW Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, N.C., the place the unique collection was filmed.
A number of massive names from the present had been in attendance, together with James Lafferty, Bryan Greenberg, Robbie Jones, Stephen Colletti, Tyler Hilton, Lee Norris, Antwon Tanner, Cullen Moss, Colin Fickes, Vaughan Wilson, Burgess Jenkins, Texas Battle, Drew Seeley and Jaden Harmon.
The halftime present additionally included a particular efficiency from Gavin DeGraw, who notably sang the present’s theme music “I Do not Need to Be” and made a cameo within the collection.
The occasion was a part of a weekend-long celebration, the place followers met and greeted the solid, together with Bethany Pleasure Lenz, Paul Johansson, Austin Nichols, Danneel Ackles, Jana Kramer, Evan Peters and Sophia Bush, the latter of whom is presently developing a reboot of the collection alongside costar Hilarie Burton.
Throughout a Q&A with followers after the sport, the solid teased the doable revival as they revealed where they think their characters would be at this time.
Forward, see PEOPLE’s unique take a look at the star-studded occasion, and prepare to really feel nostalgic.
Tree Hill Ravens
Earlier than hitting the courtroom, the solid of the hit collection posed for a photograph op with the Tree Hill Ravens mascot. Paul Johansson (Dan) and Burgess Jenkins (Bobby), who served because the “coaches” for the 2 groups additionally joined in on the photograph alongside Lee Norris (Marvin “Mouth”) and Colin Fickes (Jimmy) who offered commentary through the recreation.
Stars Go Crimson, White and Blue
Kicking off the occasion, Tyler Hilton (who performed Chris Keller) sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the UNCW Trask Coliseum the place the basketball recreation was held.
Repping No. 23
Sporting his character’s No. 23 jersey, James Lafferty (Nathan) flashed a smile on the courtroom as followers snapped pictures from behind.
Crew Coaches
Paul Johansson (Dan) and Burgess Jenkins (Bobby) each served because the coaches through the recreation, with Johansson teaching his onscreen son for the Ravens and Jenkins teaching the River Courtroom workforce.
Your Hosts for the Night
Tyler Hilton (Chris Keller) joined Lee Norris (Marvin “Mouth”) and Colin Fickes (Jimmy) courtside as they offered commentary for the sport similar to their characters, sharing enjoyable perception all through.
Ravens’ No. 1 Cheerleader
Carrying her very personal Ravens uniform, Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb) cheered alongside the cheerleaders through the recreation. At one level, she joked that she wasn’t positive if she ought to be rooting for her onscreen son James Lafferty or her onscreen boyfriend Antwon Tanner (Expertise).
Nothing However Web
James Lafferty (Nathan) was pictured leaping to the online through the recreation, which was decked out in Tree Hill Ravens gear.
Waving to the Crowd
Bryan Greenberg (Jake) excitedly greeted the gang as he made his approach into the coliseum. Like his costars, he was seen repping a jersey together with his character’s title and quantity on it.
Father and Son
James Lafferty (Nathan) and Paul Johansson (Dan), who performed son and father on the collection, shared a cute second on the courtroom as they gave one another a hug.
Nathan and Quentin Hitting the Courtroom
Although their characters shaped a powerful bond on the collection, James Lafferty (Nathan) and Robbie Jones (Quentin) performed for opposing groups through the recreation, with Lafferty taking part in for the Ravens and Jones taking part in for the River Courtroom.
All Smiles
James Lafferty (Nathan), Bryan Greenberg (Jake) and Paul Johansson (Dan) had been seen huddling up for a photograph in between performs.
Deb and Dan Collectively Once more
In the course of the recreation, Barbara Alyn Woods (Deb) snapped a photograph together with her onscreen husband Paul Johansson (Dan) and Bryan Greenberg (Jake). Woods and Johansson had playful banter as Woods joked she was “by no means afraid” of the character Dan, quipping, “Deliver it on, Dan!” She then sweetly added that she cherished Johansson and “all the time will.”
Mingling with Followers
Laguna Seashore alum Stephen Colletti (who performed Chase throughout later seasons) took a break from taking part in to mingle with just a few followers.
Particular Halftime Present by Gavin DeGraw
Nostalgia overload! For the halftime present, Gavin DeGraw carried out the present’s hit theme music “I Do not Need to Be” on the basketball courtroom. In honor of the twentieth anniversary of the hit monitor, DeGraw not too long ago launched a brand new tackle the one as a part of Chariot 20, which celebrates the twentieth anniversary of his debut album.
Pumping Up the Crowd
As Gavin DeGraw carried out the theme music, zealous One Tree Hill followers joined in through the refrain, belting out the lyrics.
Duet with Bethany Pleasure Lenz
Towards the tip of the efficiency, Gavin DeGraw shared a cute second with Bethany Pleasure Lenz (Haley) within the crowd as she sang a part of the music with the singer.
Courtside Hangs
Following her impromptu efficiency through the halftime present, Bethany Pleasure Lenz (Haley) was seen sitting courtside, cheering on her former costars, together with Bryan Greenberg (Jake).
Household Time
At one level through the recreation, Bethany Pleasure Lenz (Haley) posed alongside Paul Johansson (Dan), who performed her father-in-law on the collection after Haley married Nathan.
A ten/10
Stephen Colletti (Chase) repped the No. 10, paired with a friendship bracelet, as he performed for the River Courtroom workforce.
Hanging with the Boys
Bethany Pleasure Lenz (Haley) snapped a playful photograph alongside James Lafferty (Nathan) and Antwon Tanner (Expertise) through the recreation.
The Fields Brothers
Robbie Jones (Quentin) obtained to play on the identical workforce as Jaden Harmon (who performed his youthful brother Andre on the collection). At one level through the recreation, the onscreen brothers snapped a photograph of their matching white jerseys.
Dream Crew
James Lafferty (Nathan) and Bryan Greenberg (Jake) repped the Ravens in black jerseys as they posed collectively on the courtroom.
A Win for the River Courtroom
After being neck and neck all recreation, Robbie Jones (Quentin) secured a basket for the River Courtroom workforce, ending the sport with a tie. He later flashed a candy smile as he held up a Q cape.
Victory Lap
James Lafferty (Nathan) was all smiles as he greeted his teammate and former costar Bryan Greenberg (Jake).
It is All Confetti
James Lafferty (Nathan) took all of it in as confetti went off round him. Throughout a panel after the sport, the actor took a second to thank all of the devoted One Tree Hill followers for his or her help over time as he mirrored on attending to reunite together with his costars on the conference. “It is a dream come true,” he stated about attending to share the basketball courtroom together with his costars once more. “It is unbelievable.”