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Friday night hoops highlights

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By Hannah Vickers, Globe Staff

With its 69-66 win Friday night over the team's Catholic Central League opponent Austin Prep, the Archbishop Williams boys basketball team has qualified for the state tournament.

Archbishop Williams improved to 10-3 overall. Senior center Vytus Butkus led the way for the Bishops with an impressive 21 points and 14 rebounds.

In the Tri-Valley League, Hopkinton took down Holliston 71-66 due in part to Max Masucci. The junior guard had 29 points and eight assists.

Hingham brought down Hanover 66-51 in Patriot League play. Senior guard and captain Anthony Cappella put up 28 points to help lead his team to victory.

The Westford Academy and Wayland game also had a number of high scorers. Wayland won 87-79 thanks to all five starters putting up double digits. Senior guard Adam Lewin had an awesome game with 30 points while teammate Zack Miles had 12.

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