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  • Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Marley Grenway (2) shoots jump shot...

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    Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Marley Grenway (2) shoots jump shot over River Hill Hawks guard Erin Devine (32) during the first half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) shoots jump shot...

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    Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) shoots jump shot over River Hill Hawks guard Kennedy Clark (1) during the first half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Century's Jacob Diehl, center, look up to the scoreboard as...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century's Jacob Diehl, center, look up to the scoreboard as fellow teammates hang their heads in disappointment as time ticks off in their loss to Oakdale during a Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • Broadneck's Che Colbert (2) cuts between Richard Montgomery opponents Brian...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Broadneck's Che Colbert (2) cuts between Richard Montgomery opponents Brian Sadeghi (1) and Miles Gally, right, and teammate Nick Gatton, left, as he releases a shot during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Reservoir's Tiffany Hooker keeps the ball away from Mt. Hebron's...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Tiffany Hooker keeps the ball away from Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino in the first half. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino drives to the basket against Reservoir's...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino drives to the basket against Reservoir's Natalie Verna off the opening tip. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Annapolis Panthers celebrate made shot during the second half against...

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    Annapolis Panthers celebrate made shot during the second half against the North Point Eagles at Annapolis High School.

  • Oakland Mills Scorpions head coach Walt Hagins discusses strategy with...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Oakland Mills Scorpions head coach Walt Hagins discusses strategy with team during the second half against the River Hill Hawks at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Century's Justin Wunder takes aim at an open jump shot...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century's Justin Wunder takes aim at an open jump shot in front of Oakdale's Jack McGaba during the Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • St. Frances's Adrian Baldwin, left, drives against St. Maria Goretti's...

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances's Adrian Baldwin, left, drives against St. Maria Goretti's Briggs McClain in the first half of the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • Thomas Johnson's Richard Rivas, center, looks for help from a...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Thomas Johnson's Richard Rivas, center, looks for help from a teammate as he's pressured by Reservoir teammates Jaylen Barrett (10) and KyJuan McCallum during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Reservoir's Emily Dorn leaps for joy between teammates, Kate Abunassar...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Emily Dorn leaps for joy between teammates, Kate Abunassar (Left) and Karis Turner after scoring the winning basket off a rebound as time expires. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • St. Frances's Rajeir Jones, left, and Jamal West react after...

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances's Rajeir Jones, left, and Jamal West react after West scored and drew a foul against St. Maria Goretti in the second half of the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • Reservoir players and coaches celebrate on the bench as time...

    Brian Krista / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir players and coaches celebrate on the bench as time expires in their win over Thomas Johnson during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • River Hill Hawks forward Saniha Jackson (24) has shot blocked...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    River Hill Hawks forward Saniha Jackson (24) has shot blocked by Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislyn Riggs (5) during the second half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Bryan Stiemke puts his arms around C. Milton Wright teammate...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Bryan Stiemke puts his arms around C. Milton Wright teammate Brye Hopkins, left, as their season comes to an end following their loss to Poly during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Reservoir's Ryan Saunderson, right, releases a shot over Thomas Johnson's...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Ryan Saunderson, right, releases a shot over Thomas Johnson's Billy Coughlin (21) as he drives to the hoop during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • St. Frances celebrates after beating St. Maria Goretti 71-68 in...

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances celebrates after beating St. Maria Goretti 71-68 in the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • River Hill Hawks forward Saniha Jackson (24) puts up a...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    River Hill Hawks forward Saniha Jackson (24) puts up a jump shot over Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Lillyann Eldridge (1) during the second half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Severna Park Falcons forward Rae Ward (22) shoots jump shot...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Severna Park Falcons forward Rae Ward (22) shoots jump shot during the second half against the Meade Mustangs at Severna Park High School.

  • Centennial's Brandon Bonner (#1) attempts a shot over Wilde Lake's...

    Colby Ware, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Centennial's Brandon Bonner (#1) attempts a shot over Wilde Lake's Avery Woods-Gresham (#12) and Kwaku Boampong (#4).

  • Reservoir's Karis Turner (front) and Mt. Hebron's Audrey Hurrington race...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Karis Turner (front) and Mt. Hebron's Audrey Hurrington race to retrieve a long rebound in the fourth quarter. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • South Carroll's Riley Evans, right, watches her shot over Winters...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    South Carroll's Riley Evans, right, watches her shot over Winters Mill's Kolby Brown fly towards the hoop during a 2A West girls basketball playoff game at Winters Mill High School on Tuesday.

  • Meade's Josh Bishop stretches to try and save a ball...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade's Josh Bishop stretches to try and save a ball from going out of bounds in the second half. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Severna Park Falcons players react to loss against the Meade...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Severna Park Falcons players react to loss against the Meade Mustangs at Severna Park High School.

  • Reservoir's Natalie Verna makes a baseline pass around Mt. Hebron's...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Natalie Verna makes a baseline pass around Mt. Hebron's Clarke Oliver in the first half. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Reservoir gathers for a pep talk before the Boys Basketball...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir gathers for a pep talk before the Boys Basketball playoff game against Mt. Hebron, at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino is stripped of the ball by...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino is stripped of the ball by Reservoir's Natalie Verna while Maddy Davis trails the play in the first half. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Dulaney's Camerson Byers looks to put a shot over Eleanor...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney's Camerson Byers looks to put a shot over Eleanor Roosevelt's Jahmal Cochran (21) during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Annapolis Panthers guard Byron Ireland (13) attempts lay up during...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Annapolis Panthers guard Byron Ireland (13) attempts lay up during the second half against the North Point Eagles at Annapolis High School.

  • Left to right, Sincere Cowan, Perry Hall, holds the ball...

    Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun

    Left to right, Sincere Cowan, Perry Hall, holds the ball after Isaiah Cornish, Dulaney, gestures after dunking the ball in the 3rd period. Dulaney boys basketball hosts Perry Hall in Class 4A North Region Section I finals. Dulaney wins 85-49.

  • St. Frances's Adrian Baldwin, right, steals the ball from St....

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances's Adrian Baldwin, right, steals the ball from St. Maria Goretti's James Searcy in the second half of the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • Meade Mustangs forward Destiny Jackson (24) goes to the basket...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade Mustangs forward Destiny Jackson (24) goes to the basket for a lay up during the first half against the Severna Park Falcons at Severna Park High School.

  • Reservoir fans cheer Josh Odunowo before the Boys Basketball playoff...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir fans cheer Josh Odunowo before the Boys Basketball playoff game against Mt. Hebron, at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Marriotts Ridge's Brandon Held goes to the rim against Glenelg's...

    Doug Kapustin / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Marriotts Ridge's Brandon Held goes to the rim against Glenelg's Wande Ownes. Marriotts Ridge uses a second half surge to defeat Glenelg, 75-61 Friday night in Marriottsville.

  • C. Milton Wright's Corey Patterson drives to the paint as...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    C. Milton Wright's Corey Patterson drives to the paint as he gets around Poly's Justin Lewis (10) during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Meade coach, Mike Glick talk to his team during a...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade coach, Mike Glick talk to his team during a timeout in the closing seconds of the game. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Annapolis Panthers guard Craig Pratt (23) drives to the basket...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Annapolis Panthers guard Craig Pratt (23) drives to the basket during the second half against the North Point Eagles at Annapolis High School.

  • Old Mill's Sydney Faulcon (#33) battles Bethesda-Chevy Chase'sStephanie Howell (#14)...

    Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

    Old Mill's Sydney Faulcon (#33) battles Bethesda-Chevy Chase'sStephanie Howell (#14) for the ball in the second quarter. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Dulaney and Perry Hall players vye for the ball in...

    Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun

    Dulaney and Perry Hall players vye for the ball in the 3rd period. Dulaney boys basketball hosts Perry Hall in Class 4A North Region Section I finals. Dulaney wins 85-49.

  • Havre de Grace's Jayden Hyman stays close on defense looking...

    Matt Button, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Havre de Grace's Jayden Hyman stays close on defense looking for the steal as Joppatowne's Jalen Morris looks to make a pass late in Wednesday night's playoff game at Havre de Grace.

  • Meade's Tre Dunn slams in two points over Old Mill's...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade's Tre Dunn slams in two points over Old Mill's Tra Thomas in the first quarter. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Reservoirs' Aria Ameli and Jaylen Manning block Mt. Hebrons' Terrell...

    Bill Ryan/ For Howard County Tim / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoirs' Aria Ameli and Jaylen Manning block Mt. Hebrons' Terrell Coleman, in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Reservoirs' Josh Odunowo scores against Mt. Hebron in Boys Basketball...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoirs' Josh Odunowo scores against Mt. Hebron in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Annapolis Panthers guard Demeiko Ross (10) goes to the basket...

    Terrance Williams / Capital Gazette

    Annapolis Panthers guard Demeiko Ross (10) goes to the basket and attempts a lay up during the first half against the North Point Eagles at Annapolis High School.

  • Century's Matt Huber releases a three-point shot over the reach...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century's Matt Huber releases a three-point shot over the reach of Oakdale's Mussa Crawford during a Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • Broadneck's bench erupts as a teammate scores a bucket and...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Broadneck's bench erupts as a teammate scores a bucket and draws a foul against a Richard Montgomery opponent in the fourth quarter during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Meade's Mazhi Thames pulls down a first half rebound between...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade's Mazhi Thames pulls down a first half rebound between Old Mill's Tra Thomas (Left) and Daevone Johnson. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Annapolis Panthers guard Zion Green (4) drives to the basket...

    Terrance Williams / Capital Gazette

    Annapolis Panthers guard Zion Green (4) drives to the basket against North Point Eagles defender during the second half at Annapolis High School.

  • Old Mill student body celebrate their school's victory over Bethesda-Chevy...

    Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

    Old Mill student body celebrate their school's victory over Bethesda-Chevy Chase at the end of the game. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Perry Hall's Chelsea Masso (33) takes a shot over Catonsville's...

    Daniel Kucin Jr. / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Perry Hall's Chelsea Masso (33) takes a shot over Catonsville's Pryncess Lawson (30) during a girls high school basketball match between River Hill and Oakland Mills.

  • Reservoir's Karis Turner drives the baseline in the fourth quarter....

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Karis Turner drives the baseline in the fourth quarter. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Poly's Hassan Massenburg (15) gets a shot to go as...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Poly's Hassan Massenburg (15) gets a shot to go as he's fouled and defended by a trio of C. Milton Wright opponents, from left, Evan Gallant, Hunter Sigler and Camden Doherty during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Severna Park Falcons head coach Kristofer Dean during timeout against...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Severna Park Falcons head coach Kristofer Dean during timeout against the Meade Mustangs at Severna Park High School.

  • Century's 33, center, looks for an open teammate to pass...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century's 33, center, looks for an open teammate to pass to as he's double covered by Oakdale teammates Ethan Reifer (12) and Jack McGaba during the Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • River Hill Hawks guard Anhyia Smith (30) drives to the...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    River Hill Hawks guard Anhyia Smith (30) drives to the basket and attempts a lay up during the second half against the Oakland Mills Scorpions at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Isiah Cornish, Dulaney, rises above his opponents as he takes...

    Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun

    Isiah Cornish, Dulaney, rises above his opponents as he takes a shot in the third period. Dulaney boys basketball hosts Perry Hall in Class 4A North Region Section I finals. Dulaney wins 85-49.

  • Meade's Omar Beattie manages to come up with a loose...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade's Omar Beattie manages to come up with a loose ball, just ahead of Old Mill's Daevone Johnson in the second half. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Severna Park Falcons guard Rachel Spilker (5) drives to the...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Severna Park Falcons guard Rachel Spilker (5) drives to the basket during the second half against the Meade Mustangs at Severna Park High School.

  • St. Frances's Kyrie Staten, left, and Adrian Baldwin, second from...

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances's Kyrie Staten, left, and Adrian Baldwin, second from left, celebrate after beating St. Maria Goretti 71-68 in the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Marley Grenway (2) goes to the...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Marley Grenway (2) goes to the basket and attempts a lay up during the second half against the River Hill Hawks at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Reservoir's KyJuan McCallum takes aim at key free throws late...

    Brian Krista / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's KyJuan McCallum takes aim at key free throws late in the fourth quarter against Thomas Johnson during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Reservoirs' Josh Odunowo and Mt. Hebrons' Kobi Crump, in Boys...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoirs' Josh Odunowo and Mt. Hebrons' Kobi Crump, in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Old Mill's Deja Atkinson, center, is fouled by Bethesda-Chevy Chase's...

    Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

    Old Mill's Deja Atkinson, center, is fouled by Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Caroline Orza, left, and Maya Elwood-Died in the fourth quarter. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislyn Riggs (5) rejects River Hill...

    Terrance Williams, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislyn Riggs (5) rejects River Hill Hawks guard Anhyia Smith (30) lay up during the first half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Broadneck's Mike Cantrell (43) makes a drive towards the basket...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Broadneck's Mike Cantrell (43) makes a drive towards the basket with Richard Montgomery's Ryan Cornish defending closely during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Aberdeen's Corey Patterson goes strong to the rim and puts...

    Matt Button, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Aberdeen's Corey Patterson goes strong to the rim and puts up the shot with Aberdeen defenders Malachi Stewart-Lesesne, front, and Elijah Abraham, back, leaping in looking for the block during Monday night's playoff match up at C. Milton Wright.

  • Meade Mustangs forward Destiny Jackson (24) goes to the basket...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade Mustangs forward Destiny Jackson (24) goes to the basket for a lay up during the first half against the Severna Park Falcons at Severna Park High School.

  • Century's Jacob Diehl (5) eludes pressure from Oakdale's Tommy Kelly...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century's Jacob Diehl (5) eludes pressure from Oakdale's Tommy Kelly as he gets off a successful field goal during a Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • Glenelg's Hunter Koele gets called for the foul as Marriotts...

    Doug Kapustin / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Glenelg's Hunter Koele gets called for the foul as Marriotts Ridge's Cameron Heard drives the lane in the second half. Marriotts Ridge uses a second half surge to defeat Glenelg, 75-61 Friday night in Marriottsville.

  • St. Frances's Jamal West reacts after scoring and drawing a...

    Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun

    St. Frances's Jamal West reacts after scoring and drawing a foul against St. Maria Goretti in the second half of the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship.

  • Wilde Lake's Trea Keys (#5) gets a shot up over...

    Colby Ware, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Wilde Lake's Trea Keys (#5) gets a shot up over Centennial's Ryan Hollwedel (#30) and Cameron Berkeley (#45).

  • Dulaney's Ryan Conway, left, tries to get off a shot...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney's Ryan Conway, left, tries to get off a shot with Eleanor Roosevelt's Isaiah Gross (25) defending during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Timmy Adedire and Crevon Adam, Perry Hall, try to block...

    Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun

    Timmy Adedire and Crevon Adam, Perry Hall, try to block Che Evans Jr, Dulaney in the third period as Toby Nnadozie watches. Evans scores as Dulaney boys basketball hosts Perry Hall in Class 4A North Region Section I finals.

  • Broadneck's Mike Cantrell, right, tries to gets a pass over...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Broadneck's Mike Cantrell, right, tries to gets a pass over the arms of Richard Montgomery opponents Ryan Cornish (3) and Miles Gally during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • C. Milton Wright's Jordan Bullis, center, goes to the ground...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    C. Milton Wright's Jordan Bullis, center, goes to the ground to fight for the ball between Poly's Brandon Murray and Rahim Ali, right, during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Reservoir coach Michael Coughlan in Boys Basketball playoff game against...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir coach Michael Coughlan in Boys Basketball playoff game against Mt. Hebron, at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • C. Milton Wright's Jalen Jackson eyes up the basket and...

    Matt Button, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    C. Milton Wright's Jalen Jackson eyes up the basket and takes a three point shot during Monday night's home playoff match up against Aberdeen.

  • Old Mill's Deja Atkinson (#21), drives past Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Merete...

    Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

    Old Mill's Deja Atkinson (#21), drives past Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Merete Cowles, from left, Jessica Katz and Stephanie Howell in the second quarter. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Mt. Hebrons' Brandon Prox goes to score against Reservoir in...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Mt. Hebrons' Brandon Prox goes to score against Reservoir in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Reservoir's Emily Dorn grabs a rebound and looks down court...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Emily Dorn grabs a rebound and looks down court for teammate, Abby Bailey in the first half. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Poly's Janya Lilly shoots over Western's Nyceara Pryor and Vashae...

    Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun

    Poly's Janya Lilly shoots over Western's Nyceara Pryor and Vashae Rideout during the Engineers' 55-54 win in the Baltimore City girls basketball championship Feb. 21, 2019.

  • Old Mill's Mikayah Mallett, right, grabs the ball away from...

    Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun

    Old Mill's Mikayah Mallett, right, grabs the ball away from Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Caroline Orza to end the game. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Mt. Hebron coach Jared Ettinger and fans cheer a basket...

    Bill Ryan, For Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Mt. Hebron coach Jared Ettinger and fans cheer a basket against Reservoir in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Winters Mill's McKenzie Zepp, center, tries to get a shot...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Winters Mill's McKenzie Zepp, center, tries to get a shot off as she's swarmed by South Carroll defenders Bethany Fowler, left, and Ashleigh Zepp during a 2A West girls basketball playoff game at Winters Mill High School on Tuesday.

  • South Carroll's Bethany Fowler, center, goes between Winters Mill teammates...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    South Carroll's Bethany Fowler, center, goes between Winters Mill teammates McKenzie Zepp (22) and Natalie Berry (20) to release a shot during a 2A West girls basketball playoff game at Winters Mill High School on Tuesday.

  • Dulaney head coach Matt Lochte gives instruction to Ryan Conway...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney head coach Matt Lochte gives instruction to Ryan Conway in a break in the action during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game against Eleanor Roosevelt at University of Maryland.

  • Winters Mill's Riley Morano, right, walks back in the direction...

    Brian Krista / Carroll County Times

    Winters Mill's Riley Morano, right, walks back in the direction of her bench as South Carroll teammates celebrate on the court following their victory during a 2A West girls basketball playoff game at Winters Mill High School on Tuesday.

  • Meade Mustangs and Severna Park Falcons players battle for possession...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade Mustangs and Severna Park Falcons players battle for possession during the first half at Severna Park High School.

  • Fans in Century's student section cheer on the players as...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Fans in Century's student section cheer on the players as they are introduce before a Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game against Oakdale at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • Reservoir's Kaden Toler, right, sprints up the court as Thomas...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Kaden Toler, right, sprints up the court as Thomas Johnson's Nate Owusu defends closely during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Broadneck's Brendan Davis, left, looks to pass on the move...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Broadneck's Brendan Davis, left, looks to pass on the move while guarded by Richard Montgomery's Jabril Robinson during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Meade's Tre Dunn prepares to swat away a shot off...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade's Tre Dunn prepares to swat away a shot off the hand of Old Mill's Daevone Johnson in the second half. Meade defeats host, Old Mill, 60-57 in a 4A East Region Section I final Wednesday night in Millersville.

  • Winters Mill's Veronica Paylor, right, looks to pass to a...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Winters Mill's Veronica Paylor, right, looks to pass to a teammate as South Carroll's Lilly Cooper rushes in to defend during a 2A West girls basketball playoff game at Winters Mill High School on Tuesday.

  • Dulaney's Camerson Byers, center, drives to the hoop, drawing pressure...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney's Camerson Byers, center, drives to the hoop, drawing pressure from Eleanor Roosevelt teammates Kyle Rose, left, and Jaamir Butler during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Century head coach George Wunder consoles Matt Huber as he...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Century head coach George Wunder consoles Matt Huber as he comes off the court with an insurmountable deficit late in the fourth quarter against Oakdale during a Class 2A West boys basketball playoff game at Century High School on Wednesday.

  • Meade Mustangs forward Sheril Duncan (10) attempts three point basket...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Meade Mustangs forward Sheril Duncan (10) attempts three point basket during the first half Severna Park Falcons at Severna Park High School.

  • Severna Park Falcons forward Jessica Albert (25) attempts shot during...

    Terrance Williams, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Severna Park Falcons forward Jessica Albert (25) attempts shot during the second half against the Meade Mustangs at Severna Park High School.

  • Reservoir teammates Kaden Toler, left, and Kaleb Glasper celebrate together...

    Brian Krista / Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir teammates Kaden Toler, left, and Kaleb Glasper celebrate together following their win over Thomas Johnson during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Havre de Grace's Jayden Hyman lets out a big victory...

    Matt Button, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Havre de Grace's Jayden Hyman lets out a big victory yell after scoring the winning basket at the buzzer for the win over Joppatowne in Wednesday night's playoff game at Havre de Grace.

  • Centennial's Joey Sedlacko (#5) goes up for a shot over...

    Colby Ware, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Centennial's Joey Sedlacko (#5) goes up for a shot over Wilde Lake's Emmanuel Wright (#2).

  • Dulaney's Isaiah Cornish looks off in disbelief after losing to...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney's Isaiah Cornish looks off in disbelief after losing to Eleanor Roosevelt during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Dulaney's Che Evans (10) puts up a shot over Eleanor...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Dulaney's Che Evans (10) puts up a shot over Eleanor Roosevelt's Isaiah Gross (25) opponents during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Reservoir's Karis Turner keeps an eye on the ball after...

    Doug Kapustin, for The Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Reservoir's Karis Turner keeps an eye on the ball after she's fouled by Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino driving to the basket in the third quarter. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

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    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

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  • C. Milton Wright's Brye Hopkins gets up to grab the...

    Matt Button, Baltimore Sun Media Group

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  • Meade's Meade's Tre Dunn slams in two points over Old...

    Doug Kapustin, for the Baltimore Sun Media Group

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  • Reservoir fans cheer during Boys Basketball playoff game against Mt....

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    Reservoir fans cheer during Boys Basketball playoff game against Mt. Hebron, at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Mt. Hebron's defense forces Mt. Hebron guard, Tori Valentino to...

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  • Following a missed Old Mill three pointer, Meade's Tre Dunn...

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  • Meade's Tre Dunn provides an imposing presence in the paint...

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  • Mt. Hebron fans in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir,...

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    Mt. Hebron fans in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • Wilde Lake's Amari Hutson (#14) rises for a shot over...

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    Wilde Lake's Amari Hutson (#14) rises for a shot over Centennial's Liam Lovering (#34) and Andrew Hockersmith (#25). Centennial's Cameron Grable (#22) and Shane Taylor (#11) looks on.

  • Reservoir coach, Deb Taylor talks to her team during a...

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  • Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) goes to the...

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    Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) goes to the basket and attempts a lay up over River Hill Hawks forward Saniha Jackson (24) during the first half at Oakland Mills High School.

  • Reservoir's Josh Odunowo slams home two points against Thomas Johnson...

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    Reservoir's Josh Odunowo slams home two points against Thomas Johnson during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Old Mill's Mikayah Mallett, right, ties up Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Stephanie...

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  • Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislyn Riggs (5) puts up shot...

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  • From left, St. Frances's Taquan Smith, Chad Brown, Adrian Baldwin,...

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  • Left to right, DJ Cloude, Perry Hall, tries to regain...

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  • Perry Hall's Mary Tolentino (5) in action during a girls...

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    Perry Hall's Mary Tolentino (5) in action during a girls high school basketball match between River Hill and Oakland Mills.

  • Annapolis Panthers bench emotional as time expires against the North...

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    Annapolis Panthers bench emotional as time expires against the North Point Eagles at Annapolis High School.

  • C. Milton Wright's Corey Patterson sees his chance and drives...

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  • South Carrolls' coach Jim Carness talks with Ryan Gallagher during...

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  • Old Mill's (left to right in white) Jaya Dews (#3),...

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  • Off a missed free throw, Reservoir's Kate Abunassar grabs a...

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    Off a missed free throw, Reservoir's Kate Abunassar grabs a key rebound in the closing seconds between Mt. Hebron's Julia Rodriguez and teammate, Natalie Verna. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino hits the floor along with Reservoir's...

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    Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino hits the floor along with Reservoir's Natalie Verna as Valentino draws the foul in the fourth quarter. Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Reservoir's Emily Dorn celebrates with teammates, Kate Abunassar (2) and...

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    Reservoir's Emily Dorn celebrates with teammates, Kate Abunassar (2) and Karis Turner (R) while Mt. Hebron's Tori Valentino has the opposite reaction after Dorn scores the winning basket off a rebound as time expires Reservoir defeats visiting Mt. Hebron, 50-49 in a 3A East second round playoff game Tuesday night in Fulton.

  • Center, DJ Cloude, Perry Hall, jumps between, left, Cameron Byers,...

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    Center, DJ Cloude, Perry Hall, jumps between, left, Cameron Byers, and Cameron Amoruso, Dulaney, as he drives to the basket. Dulaney boys basketball hosts Perry Hall in Class 4A North Region Section I finals. Dulaney wins 85-49.

  • Reservoir players celebrate on the bench as they take the...

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    Reservoir players celebrate on the bench as they take the lead over Thomas Johnson late in the fourth quarter during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Broadneck's Brendan Davis attempts a three-point shot with Richard Montgomery's...

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    Broadneck's Brendan Davis attempts a three-point shot with Richard Montgomery's Brian Sadeghi, right, defending during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • C. Milton Wright's Quinnten Hatfield, left, gets off a pass...

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    C. Milton Wright's Quinnten Hatfield, left, gets off a pass as he's defended closely by Poly's Amani Walker during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • C. Milton Wright's Brye Hopkins turns to make a move...

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    C. Milton Wright's Brye Hopkins turns to make a move to the basket while Aberdeen's Nahjuan Rodgers stays ready on defense during Monday night's playoff match up at C. Milton Wright.

  • Dulaney cheerleaders use megaphones to pump up their fans during...

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    Dulaney cheerleaders use megaphones to pump up their fans during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game against Eleanor Roosevelt at University of Maryland.

  • Old Mill's Sydney Faulcon, center, is fouled by Bethesda-Chevy Chase's...

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    Old Mill's Sydney Faulcon, center, is fouled by Bethesda-Chevy Chase's Olivia Pineda, left, as Lily Roberson (#3), of BCC helps out in the fourth quarter. Old Mill defeated BCC by score of 57 to 55 in 2019 MPSSA Class 4A State Tournament semifinals.

  • Dulaney's Che Evans (10) gets a shot to fall despite...

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    Dulaney's Che Evans (10) gets a shot to fall despite pressure by Eleanor Roosevelt's Cameron Brown, left, during the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Broadneck players gather for a team huddle before the MPSSAA...

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    Broadneck players gather for a team huddle before the MPSSAA Class 4A boys basketball semifinal game against Richard Montgomery at University of Maryland on Thursday.

  • Centennial's Ryan Hollwedel (#30) drives past Wilde Lake's Taha Ali...

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  • Annapolis Panthers head coach Dan Smalley talks with team during...

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  • With seconds left on the game clock and a tie...

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  • Poly's Bryce Lindsay, left, and C. Milton Wright's Bryan Stiemke...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

    Poly's Bryce Lindsay, left, and C. Milton Wright's Bryan Stiemke battle for the loose ball during the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball semifinal game at University of Maryland.

  • Reservoirs' Kaden Toler and Mt. Hebrons' Ryan Kinloch, in Boys...

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    Reservoirs' Kaden Toler and Mt. Hebrons' Ryan Kinloch, in Boys Basketball playoff game at Reservoir, on Wednesday.

  • C. Milton Wright's Jalen Jackson, center, finds himself double cover...

    Brian Krista, Baltimore Sun Media Group

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  • Annapolis Panthers guard Byron Ireland (13) goes to the basket...

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  • Reservoir's Emily Dorn (top center) celebrates with teammates after scoring...

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  • St. Frances head coach Nicholas Myles reacts to a play...

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  • Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (C) (4) has shot...

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  • Winters Mill's Erin Snyder (3) tries to release an off-balanced...

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  • Centurys' Matt Daniel and South Carrolls' Dylan Graham dive for...

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  • Meade Mustangs forward Destiny Jackson (24) shoots three point basket...

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  • Dulaney's Ryan Conway (5) tries to get off a shot...

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  • Fans and teammates celebrate with Havre de Grace's Jayden Hyman...

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  • Left to right, DJ Cloude, Perry Hall, runs with Ryan...

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  • Annapolis Panthers guard Byron Ireland (13) shoots over North Point...

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  • Century's Carter Truby (33) cuts between Oakdale opponents Mussa Crawford,...

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  • Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislyn Riggs (5) and River Hill...

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  • C. Milton Wright's Jalen Jackson takes aim at a three-point...

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  • Dulaney's Che Evans covers his face with his jersey after...

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  • C. Milton Wright's Bryan Stiemke, right, looks to pass the...

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  • Mt. Hebron's Clarke Oliver manages to get a pass away...

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  • Reservoir's Victor McKoy (24) releases a shot over Thomas Johnson...

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  • Winters Mill's Kaitlyn Thompson (24) tries to get a shot...

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  • Ryan Conway, Dulaney, takes a shot in the third period....

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  • Mt. Hebron's Clarke Oliver loses the ball as she collides...

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  • Meade's Josh Bishop secures a loose ball just ahead of...

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Poly girls basketball coach Kendall Peace-Able will be the first to admit her talented squad can sometimes be prone to offensive funks.

She also knows the Engineers are talented enough to find their way out of them.

Despite making just one of 16 shots in the third quarter, and watching a nine-point lead dwindle to one, No. 5 Poly regained command of Thursday night’s Baltimore City Division I championship game through sheer athleticism. Time and again, the Engineers drove to the basket, drew fouls and converted at the free-throw line, surviving a pair of late misses by No. 8 Western to emerge with a 55-54 win at Morgan State.

“I just think that sometimes we overthink things,” Peace-Able said. “My kids, once the lightbulb comes on, they really realize just how talented they are.”

Senior Janya Lilly scored a game-high 18 points, including 14 in the second half, when she made 10 of 11 at the free-throw line. She helped her team hit 15 of its first 16 free throws of the second half, and outscore Western 23-16 at the line for the game.

“[It was] free throws, that’s it,” Lilly said. “We practice free throws 24-7 at practice, and today free throws were the ballgame.”

Forward Dasia Townes (11 points) and guard Jada Gross (10) also played major roles for the Engineers (17-4), who won their second straight city title, and third in five years. The other two in that span belonged to Western (19-4), with Thursday marking the fifth straight year the next-door rivals met in the finals.

This one came down to the wire.

Poly scored the game’s first nine points and led 45-38 early in the fourth quarter before Western made its final surge.

Led by 6-foot sophomore Vashae Rideout (17 points) and 5-5 freshman Nyceara Pryor (15), the Doves rallied by beating Poly at its own game.

“Every time they drove, they were getting fouled, so we started doing the same thing,” Western coach Tasha Townsend said. “I told the girls to leave it all out there, and that’s what they did. We left it all out there.”

With the game tied at 53 late, the Engineers took the lead when Townes hit a pair of free throws with 27.9 seconds left. Then, after Pryor had a layup attempt rim out, the Doves regained possession and got within a point when Destiny Hawkins made one of two from the line.

The game appeared to be over when referees whistled Western for a travel on the rebound, but then huddled and changed their call to a jump ball, giving the Doves one last chance with three seconds left.

In the end, however, Sanaya Gray’s short jumper at the buzzer was too strong, and the game ended.

“I don’t know that I’ve had too many of these,” Peace-Able said. “That’s just what the season is all about. It’s about those 22 games trying to get who you’re supposed to be by those last six games.”

W — Hawkins 9, Rideout 17, Fisher 2, Gray 2, Pryor 15, Burden 1, Mills 2, Johnson 6. Totals: 20 16-26 54

P — Wilson 6, Gross 10, Ridgeway 2, Ferguson 1, Lilly 18, Rice 7, Townes 11. Totals: 14 23-31 55.

Half: Poly, 30-23.