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The turnovers, especially during the overtime period, were the most costly according to Coach Deron Harding.

The Mustangs returned with a vengeance. Hopkins scored a 3-pointer with only 37 seconds remaining and Singletary’s steal and layup gave Mervo a one-point lead with 20 seconds left on the clock.

Johnson credited their success to their motivation, determination, and endless supply of energy. They remained composed and persevered, ultimately securing the win. In the second overtime, Johnson took on the role of a leader and made crucial shots while also contributing to important defensive stops. He acknowledges that he couldn’t have done it without the support of his teammates.

In Baltimore City play, Johnson scored a total of 26 points, with seven of those points coming in the second overtime. The Bayhawks focused on their defense to secure an exciting 82-78 victory over the Mustangs.

Following Lewis’ surprising heave, the referees engaged in a long discussion and ultimately deemed it a valid basket.Fisher hit two free throws with 30 seconds left to tie the game at 61 and a clutch stop forced overtime. After Redd scored on a tough drive, hit a 3-pointer and then found center Cedric Harville down low for an easy basket, the home team led 69-65 with 1:14 to play.

Fisher scored four points from free throws in the final seven seconds of the game. This increased the home team’s lead to 73-70, with less than one second remaining, as a result of Mervo’s careless turnover.

The final score for the BF team was 82, with Harville scoring 9 points, Johnson scoring 26 points, Fisher scoring 17 points, Redd scoring 16 points, C. Singletary scoring 5 points, Jones scoring 4 points, Mann scoring 2 points, and Burgess scoring 3 points. The team had a total of 26 baskets made and made 21 out of 36 free throw attempts.The Bayhawks had several key contributors — Fisher added 17 points and Timmy Redd chipped in 16 — with Johnson’s clutch work in the second overtime capping the win.M — Lewis 20, Hopkins 20, Transou 12, Ford 2, J. Singletary 13. Taylor 8, Yarborough 3. Totals: 31 9-15 78

The Mustangs displayed determination as they rallied from an initial setback. However, they ultimately lost momentum in the second overtime, only scoring two free throws before Kari Jones made a 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining. Singletary ended with 13 points and Kyrie Transou contributed 12.

The Bayhawks continued to make crucial shots and ultimately secured the victory.

The Bayhawks had a strong start in the first quarter, scoring 13 consecutive points to take a 13-4 lead. They maintained their lead comfortably until the third quarter, when Kari Jones scored off a missed shot to extend their advantage to 43-28 with 5:14 remaining. However, the Mustangs, led by 20 points each from Lewis and Bruce Hopkins, closed the gap and entered the fourth quarter down 51-45. They eventually took the lead for the first time since the beginning of the game when Hopkins outran the defense for an easy layup, making it 55-53 with 4:59 left in regulation.

The Bayhawks regrouped and ultimately secured a triumph. This win was significant for coach William Russell, a Mervo graduate, who was especially satisfied with his team’s reaction to Lewis’ unexpected 3-pointer.

“We have put in a lot of effort to reduce our turnovers and find a way to secure wins,” he stated. “With a young team of only three seniors, it is always a challenging environment for us to compete in. I believe the turnovers ultimately hurt us in the end.”

“That was determination. I commend the hard work and perseverance of my team. They never backed down,” he stated. “It was a tough setback, emotionally draining, and we could have easily given up. But that’s not the mentality of these players. They have a true passion for basketball. I am extremely grateful for this victory – it means a lot to us.”

However, Steve Lewis’ last-ditch effort from the entire length of the court was deemed to have been released before time expired, resulting in an unexpected second overtime.

Ben Franklin’s record improved to 14-4 as they defeated Mervo (12-4), who suffered their first loss in the league after four victories.

The Bayhawks were surprised by the outcome, but managed to maintain their concentration on the objective. Junior guard Da’Von Johnson ensured that the Mustangs wouldn’t get another opportunity for a last-minute heroic move.
Mervo was ecstatic. Ben Franklin was astonished. The crowd was wild with excitement.Regulation: 61-61

After a grueling game, the Ben Franklin boys basketball team was on the verge of victory against Mervo with less than a second remaining in overtime. Jalin Fisher secured their win with two free throws, securing a three-point lead.