The Trinity Shamrocks used a big 12-2 run late in the 4th quarter and then cruised to their 2nd boys state championship in school history with a 50-40 win over Scott County.
The Shamrocks, who pulled off a wild win last night over Campbell County, kept their poise as they battled back from a fast 7-0 start by the Cardinals to begin the game.
David Johnson was there throughout the game to hit big shots as he drilled 3 threes in the 1st half which included one at the buzzer to tie the game at the half at 22.
DAVID JOHNSON!!! ONIONS!!! Trinity & Scott County toes 22-22 at the break. pic.twitter.com/bVvNTMGFE5
— James Collier (@CollierSZLive) March 10, 2019
Scott County had a nice third quarter as they took a 33-29 lead into the 4th quarter with a couple of big plays by Lorenzo Williams.
Scott County's William's gets a board and a bucket and a steal on the inbounds and a bucket and the Cardinals now lead 33-29 with 1:36 left in the 3rd. Timeout Trinity.
— TheRoadtoRupp (@TheRoadtoRupp) March 10, 2019
The 4th quarter was all Trinity’s Johnson and Stan Turnier as they hit big shot after big shot to ultimately decide the 2019 championship.
Stan Turnier triple. Scott County 35, Trinity 34. 5:00 left. pic.twitter.com/ayxLgJYBoj
— Jared MacDonald (@JMacDonaldSport) March 10, 2019
Turnier again. Trinity 37-35, 3:55 left. pic.twitter.com/9EzpF7lUmC
— Evan Dennison (@EvanDennison1) March 10, 2019
David Johnson triple. Trinity 40, Scott County 35. pic.twitter.com/GeLQPDdDxm
— Jared MacDonald (@JMacDonaldSport) March 10, 2019
Trinity outscored Scott County 21-7 in the 4th and it was all over but the crying.
Trinity’s David Johnson was named the Most Valuable Player.
Trinity’s David Johnson named the Sweet Sixteen MVP. pic.twitter.com/ZX23uZRHgW
— Jared MacDonald (@JMacDonaldSport) March 10, 2019
The Trinity Shamrocks are 2019 Sweet Sixteen champions. pic.twitter.com/HFsI7iwdZi
— Jared MacDonald (@JMacDonaldSport) March 10, 2019
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