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Braintree boys win consolation game over Quincy in the Adams Tournament

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By Ayoub Kourikchi, Globe Correspondent

The Braintree boys’ basketball team won the John Adams Tournament consolation game 61-57 in overtime against Quincy.

Braintree led throughout the first half and was up 32-20 by halftime.

Quincy came back and tied it at 37 by the end of the third quarter.

With 30 seconds left in regulation, guard Pat Ellis scored a layup following a steal. During the play, he was grabbed by the waist and intentionally fouled, and he then made two free throws to tie the score, 54-54.

During overtime, the big basket of the game came with about 40 seconds left. Sophomore Steve Lee's jump shot put Braintree up by two, and he was fouled on an ensuing play and made one of two free throws.

“We had a big lead and we hung in there,” said Braintree coach Bob Crook. “Everyone contributed, even though they might have not played. It was a good team win.”

Senior Cam Hooper led Braintree with 20 points and was named to the all-tournament team. He averaged 15.5 points throughout the tournament.

Braintree lost to North Quincy 61-52 in the semifinals.

“This morning we practiced and talked about playing together as a team,” said Crook. “We talked about being a good teammate and supporting each other no matter what is happening and to stay enthusiastic. They all played with more passion and enthusiasm.”

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