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McMahon Falls to Westhill 77-75 in FCIAC Quarterfinal

In a closely matched and exciting game, the Vikings conquered the Senators despite their furious comeback in the last two minutes.

THE GAME IN BRIEF:

Westhill boys basketball beat in a packed Fairfield Ludlowe High School gym, neutral site of the FCIAC quarterfinals matchups. The Vikings were seeded 3rd and the Senators 6th.

1st Quarter: Westhill  12, McMahon  13

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At the Half: Westhill  30, McMahon  31

3rd Quarter: Westhill  49, McMahon  47

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Final Score: Westhill  77, McMahon  75

HIGH SCORERS:

Westhill

Chris Walters, 32 points; Antwaun Boyd, 18 points; Tony Dobbinson, 15 points

McMahon

T. J. McCrae, 18 points; C. J. Langley, 17 points; Chris Daniel, 13 points

THE GAME IN THEIR WORDS:

"One of the things we've talked about is to come out with the same energy. Do not stop playing the way we've been paying the last 7 games. Come out with the 'Eye of the Tiger' and look forward to what's ahead of us."—Westhill Coach Howard White

"I tried to express how important this opportunity is. Over all the years a lot of teams at Brien McMahon didn't get this opportunity, they need to seize the moment and do all they can to make sure they keep moving on."—McMahon Coach Mo Tomlin

WHAT'S NEXT?

Westhill Vikings meet Stamford Black Knights at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport at 7:45 p.m. Monday.

Brien McMahon gets a rest before moving on to states.

 

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