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Springfield beats Vandalia in D-1 sectional semis
Here’s a live blog from Springfield’s sectional victory over Vandalia Butler:
8:27: Vandalia Butler pulled to within four points at 63-59, but Springfield’s Letrell Leslie went six-for-six from the free throw line to give Springfield a 69-61 victory.
The Wildcats advanced to play Trotwood-Madison, a 77-48 winner over Troy, in a D-I sectional final game on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at UD Arena.
8:06: After three quarters, Springfield leads 54-49. The Wildcats led 47-39 early, but the Aviators went on an 8-0 run to pull within two at 49-47.
Butler’s 6-8 junior post A.J. Pacher had 10 points in the quarter.
7:41: At the half, Springfield leads 39-33. The Wildcats outscored Butler 18-13 in the quarter. Zack Burks has 11 points for Springfield.
7:25: After one quarter, Springfield leads 21-20. The Wildcats got off to a slow start and trailed 13-6. But they went on a 7-0 run to tie the score at 13, which was capped by an NBA 3-pointer by George Walker.
Robert Moss hit a layup as the buzzer sounded to give the ‘Cats the lead.
7:03: We’re about five minutes from tip here at UD Arena for Springfield High School’s first-ever tournament game.
Decent crowd for the game. There are a group of Springfield fans each wearing a shirt with a letter on it that spells out ‘W-i-l-d-c-a-t-s-!’
Springfield is 7-13, while Vandalia Butler is 6-14.
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