Double Overtime Buzzer Beater Sends Hiland To State Final

Описание: The 2024 Ohio boys basketball state tournament started off with a bang as #10 Berlin Hiland needed a double overtime buzzer beating three to upset #5 Lima Central Catholic to advance to the programs 6th state championship game.

The Hawks (21-6) jumped out to an 18-7 lead after one thanks to 13 first quarter points by Sammy Detwiler. Nick Wigton picked up in the second quarter scoring 10 of his 17 points, but the Thunderbirds (26-3) outscored them 17-16 to trail by 10 at the break.

Lima Central Cathlic took a chunk out of its defecit in the third thanks to 13 points from Jordan Priddy and Carson Parker and a 5-0 start to the fourth gave them their first lead since early in the game. The two teams then exchanged runs the rest of the way with regulation not being enough with a 51-51 tie

One overtime wouldn't suffice either, as both sides were only able to score 4 points each forcing a second extra frame.

With 39 seconds remaining and Hiland leading by 2 Parker came up clutch for Lima Central Catholic hitting two free throws to tie the game, but too much time was left on the clock as Wigton finished his scoring hitting a three as the buzzer sounded sending the Hawks to Sunday's championship game where they will face #3 Richmond Heights.

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