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Westhill Boys Basketball Beats McMahon 77-75 in FCIAC Quarterfinal
In a closely matched and exciting game the Vikings conquered the Senators despite their furious comeback during the last two minutes of the game.
THE GAME IN BRIEF:
Westhill boys basketball beat the Brien McMahon 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
TJ McCrae 18 points, CJ 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 7:45pm on Monday night.
Brien McMahon has a rest before moving on to states.
