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Article: Holy Trinity Stall Stymies Ridgewood
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- February 27, 1993
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For the last two years, Holy Trinity felt like the bridesmaid,
finishing second at the Ridgewood Class A Regional. But Friday night
the Tigers took their place at the altar by edging Ridgewood 37-34
and winning their first regional title since 1989.
The Tigers (18-10) led 33-28 with 6:50 remaining, but
Ridgewood's Eric Johnson (20 points), who hit five three-pointers,
drained two consecutive three-pointers to put the Rebels (23-4) ahead
34-33 with 6:08 remaining.
Tamir Hughes' basket gave Holy Trinity the lead 35-34 with 5:48
left. After a missed shot, Holy Trinity took possession and guard
Larry Malone held the ball in one spot for three minutes and 25
seconds.
"It ...