PHOTOS: St. Johnsbury tops Rutland for boys hoops championship

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) leaps to shoot the ball over Rutland's Jacob Lorman (24) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Evan Pockette (10) shoots a three pointer during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland head coach Mike Wood questions a call on the court during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) shoots a three pointer during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) drives to the hoop during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Asom Hayman-Jones (34) Celebrates a basket during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jacob Lorman (240 shoots the ball during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) drives to the hoop past Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) drives to the hoop during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) leaps for a lay up during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) shoots the ball during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland head coach Mike Wood talks to the referee during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jacob Lorman (240 drives to the hoop past St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Nic Guckin (12) and St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) celebrate during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury head coach David McGinn celebrates during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. johnsbury fans hold up their hands during a free throw attempt in the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Asom Hayman-Jones (34) leaps for a lay up over Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Asom Hayman-Jones (34) celebrates a basket during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury celebrates the championship during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury celebrates the championship during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury celebrates the championship during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury head coach David McGinn celebrates after cutting down the net during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) and St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) battle for the opening tip off during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Nic Guckin (12) battles for the loose ball with Rutland's Eric Coughlin (20) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) leaps to take a shot during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury fans cheer for the team during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jacob Lorman (24) leaps to take a shot during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) drives to the hoop past Rutland's Jacob Lorman (24) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) shoots the ball over Rutland's Jamison Evans (21) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jacob Evans (24) battles for the ball with St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland fans hold p newspapers during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Jacob Lorman (24) shoots the ball over St. Johnsbury's Andrew Cowan (24) during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland head coach Mike Wood talks to the team on the court during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury listens to the National Anthem during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland fans hold up newspapers as St. Johnsbury is introduced during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland fans cheer for the team during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Andrew Cowan (24) leaps to grab the rebound during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Logan Wendell (23) shoots the ball during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Asom Hayman-Jones (34) and Rutland's Jacob Lorman (24 battle for the rebound during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) drives to the hoop during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Evan Pocket (10) leaps to grab the rebound during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Nic Guckin (12) leaps for a lay up during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

Rutland's Ehtan Notte (15) shoots a three pointer during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury's Alex Carlisle (13) celebrates with the championship trophy during the DI boys basketball championship game between the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers and the Rutland Raiders at Patrick Gym on Sunday afternoon March 17, 2019 in Burlington, Vermont.