JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Demarcus Weatherall scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead S.V. Marshall past Baldwyn 45-43 in the MHSAA Class 2A boys state championship game on Thursday.
Weatherall hit two free throws with 24 seconds remaining to push S.V. Marshall ahead 44-43 and the Tigers were able to hold Baldwyn scoreless in the final seconds. The 6-foot-4 Weatherall also added three steals and a block.
S.V. Marshall (27-6) had a 37-30 advantage on rebounds and won despite shooting just 14 of 47 (29.8 percent) from the field.
Baldwyn (31-4) was led by Connor McKay’s 14 points and five assists. Felix Hayes added 11. The Bearcats had 15 turnovers and shot 16 of 47 (34 percent) from the field.
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