Connally pulls away as Canyon fouls tally late
Connally High School defeats Canyon 46-40 in a regional semifinal clinching bonus late game. Key players include Jonathan Bowers with 16 points and Darks 14 for Connally while New led Canyon with 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks. Both teams endured heavy foul trouble as the Cougars rallied from an early 7-0 deficit behind relentless full court pressure. The win advances Connally to the regional final in a senior heavy lineup that featured 12 seniors.
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Connally edges Canyon in tight regional showdown
Connally used a disciplined defense to disrupt Canyon late, forcing turnovers and drawing crucial fouls. Gutierrez and Schubert paced Canyon with late rallies as Connally pulled away to secure a 55-60 victory and advance to the state tournament, leaving Canyon reflecting on a strong but incomplete charge.
Poth finally wins long awaited state title in 2A
Poth Pirettes rallied from early deficits to topple Winnsboro 72 70 in double overtime earning the Class 2A girls basketball state championship. Whitney Wehmeyer led with 30 points, Lauren Waclawczyk added 16 including the late clinching steal, while Winnsboro’s Megan Morton poured in 15 as the teams traded blows through two overtimes.
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