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Live: D-1 boys Madison Park vs. Central Catholic

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Was it the height? The length? It certainly wasn't the bright lights. Madison Park had just dominated on the Celtics home floor all but a few days ago.

No, it was Central Catholic's year. The Raiders (25-1) dismantled the strongest team in the Boston City league to win the Division 1 Eastern Mass championship 59-50 and a shot at the state title next week. Central's Carson Desrosiers piled on 20 points and 15 boards for the night.

If there was a game ball, it went to Desrosiers.

The 6-11 center bound for Wake Forest found himself in foul trouble in the fourth quarter, but his teammates were able to carry the Raiders down in the stretch, locking down the Cardinals' potent offense.

In the defeat, Madison Park's David Campbell dropped 15 points while point guard Spencer Braithwaite scored nine points.

We're chatting live from TD Garden as Madison Park and Central Catholic get ready to play for the Division 1 Eastern Mass championship and state semifinal.

The winner moves on to play at the DCU Center next week in Worcester for the state championship.

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