St John’s Eagles Can Make History with State Title

With a in the semifinals Tuesday night at the TD Garden, the St. John’s Prep basketball team has earned its first trip in a long while to the Division I State Finals, taking on St. John’s Shrewsbury at the DCU Center Saturday night. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The Eagles, ranked No. 1 in the state, are now 24-1 this year, only facing defeat at the hands of the during the regular season. They for the Division I North title after dispatching a formidable opponent in . But the last time they made it to the State Finals was in 1974, losing to Boston English. The Saint John’s Pioneers are 21-3, but they’ve also won a state title recently.

The Pioneers are no doubt hungry for another championship, aiming for their second in three years. Saint John’s fell to Catholic Central last year by a mere point, 56-55, after winning a third straight sectional title.

If you’re heading down to Worcester tonight, you’ll have to buy your ticket at the gate. Ticket prices are $13 for adults and $8 for students.

If you’re not able to make it down tonight, you can still watch the game live thanks to St. John’s Shrewsbury. The school’s Web site will broadcast a live stream from the DCU Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. Follow the link to the site.