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Danvers hits clutch free throws, beats Martha's Vineyard for Div. 3 EMass title

Print | Comments () Posted by Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff March 12, 2013 06:35 PM

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By Andy Deossa, Globe Correspondent

With 2:28 left in the fourth quarter, Martha's Vineyard clung to a 2-point lead against the defending Division 3 champions. Yet, despite trailing, a poised Danvers squad fought back and defeated the Vineyarders, 50-47, to move onto the state title game against Smith Academy on Saturday.

Nicholas Bates (12 points) made a pair of free throws to tie the game at 43, and Daniel Connors (10 points) followed with two of his own to put the Falcons ahead in the fourth. Danvers took advantage of having the clock on its side, as Eric Martin hit a jumper to extend his team's lead to four points. Nick McKenna then hit 1 of 2 free throws to make it 48-43.

However, Martha's Vineyard guards Jack Roberts and Brandon Watkins scored a quick four points to keep their hopes alive. McKenna was quickly fouled and sent back to the line where he hit two, putting his team up with just 4.7 seconds left.

Izak Browne (17 points) got an open 3-point attempt as time expired but he wasn't able to hit it with the shot banking off the backboard and landing on the parquet, sending the Falcons into celebration mode.

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