Brookville got by Bradford by one point in overtime – 57-56 – with, we understand, some help from the officials.
The Owls led 56-54 with 39 seconds left in overtime, but Brookville scored the last three points from the free throw line. In fact, all of the Raiders overtime points came from foul shots.
Andy Pantuso led the Owls with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Deondre Terwilliger added 13, and John Eakin, 11.
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The Lady Owls held off a furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt by Brookville to pull out a 45-41 D9 League victory over the visiting Lady Raiders.
The Lady Owls held a 34-20 lead going to the fourth quarter only to watch Brookville start the quarter on a 19-5 run to tie the game at 39 with 2:48 to play. But Bradford was able to hit some free throws to score the next five points and hold on for the victory.
Lee Woodmansee led Bradford with 14 points. Bri Wells added 11 tallies for the Lady Owls.
Hali Olsen paced Brookville with a game-high 24 points.