The last shot in Tuesday’s final game in the Times Free Press Best of Preps basketball tournament at Arts & Sciences touched about every part of the goal except the one McCallie wanted – the net.
With time winding down in overtime of the boys’ semifinal, the Blue Tornado’s C.J. Reese weaved his way through Red Bank’s defense until he found an area around the top of the key where he released a shot. The ball hit the backboard, came down to the rim and rolled all the way around, but it spun off, the horn sounded and Red Bank escaped with a 77-74 victory.
Red Bank (8-2) will play for the championship against Tyner tonight at 8:30. McCallie (8-2) will face Arts & Sciences for third place at 5:30.
The Lions twice led by five points in overtime, despite going 0-for-6 from the free-throw line in the extra period. Gathen Anderson missing two with 8.1 seconds left led to the game-ending dramatics.
Nick Ross had a chance to win it for Red Bank at the end of regulation but hit the back iron with his 30-foot jumper.