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Friday, March 5, 2010

Clutch free throws help Brookside upset Holy Name

Mike Harrison and Hunter Skolnicki each hit clutch free throws in overtime to help Brookside upset Holy Name 60-56 at the Division II Sectional Final at Westlake High School.

With less than 20 seconds left and the score tied at 56, Skolnicki hit a pair from the line. Harrison then hit two more to ensure the Cardinals’ victory.

After trailing for much of the game, as much as 10 in the third quarter, the Green Wave successfully extended the game.

Holy name took its first lead since 4-0 with two free throws from Corey Elliot, making the score 50-48.

The Cardinals quickly responded when Nick Jackman hit his second 3 of the game.
With the score 54-53 in favor of Brookside with 49 seconds left, Harrison came through with two free throws.

Elliot then hit another 3 to tie the game.

Brookside sealed its fate when Skolnicki and Harrison made their last four free throws.

The ability to consistently make free throws was the difference in the game. Brookside shot 16 of 22 (73 percent), while Holy Name shot 10 of 22 (45 percent) from the line.

Matt Heben led the Green Wave with 14 points. Kevin Krakowiak and Elliot added 10 and 12, respectively.

Moody led Brookside with 17 points. Jackman added 15.

Brookside started the tournament with a comeback victory over Keystone. The Cardinals will move on to play Bay in the district semifinals on Wednesday.

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