Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
North Andover | 13 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 56 |
St. John's Shrewsbury | 18 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 63 |
No. 30 St. John's of Shrewsbury tripped No. 35 North Andover, 63-56, Tuesday in the preliminary round of the Division 1 state tournament. It was a 2-point game with 2:49 left but the hosts pulled away late.
The Scarlet Knights, who finish up at 11-9, got another big night from all-conference sophomore Zach Wolinski, who pumped in 20 points on six 3-pointers. He was backed by surprising senior Brody McGratty with 12 points and D'Andre King with eight. Liam Trundy gave the Knights a lift with a big 3-pointer and some tough defense.
Coach Paul Tanglis tweeted: "Beyond proud to coach this team. Amazing young men."
Junior George Eiermann had 18 for the Pioneers, improved to 10-11 and will be at No. 2 Andover Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Division 1 State Prelims
North Andover (56): Wolinski 20, McGratty 12, King 8, Denney 6, O’Connell 4, Connolly 3, Trundy 3.
3-pointers: Wolinski 6, King 2, McGratty 1, Connolly 1, Trundy 1
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