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500th Win For Lower Merion Coach: Report

Congratulations!

A Lower Merion High School celebrated a historic milestone on Tuesday night.

Boys’ basketball coach Gregg Downer earned his 500th win when Lower Merion defeated Garnet Valley, according to a report.

The arena exploded as the clock ticked down on the historic 72-55 victory, PA Prep Live reports.

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The crowd chanted and cheered, holding up “500” signs throughout the stands, the report states.

“Many people have contributed to this milestone. I have been fortunate to coach many great players and work with many great coaches. I have doing this a long time and I am proud to be the captain of this ship,” Downer told PA Prep Live.

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