INDIANS COME CLOSE TO THE UPSET, BUT FALL TO SOUTHEAST

RAVENNA OH- Girard came into Thursday night’s sectional final vs Southeast. As the six seed in the bracket, Girard had an upset on the mind. Things were looking up for the Indians until the fourth quarter when Southeast pulled away and escaped with a 44-37 win.

Girard rushes out of the gate to start the game leading 12-3 after one quarter. Southeast started the game struggling shooting. Girard took a 23-17 lead into the break. Late in the third quarter, Girard held a 30-27 lead but that’s when the Pirates made their final push. They went on an 8-0 run that bled into the fourth and took a 35-30 lead. That was all they needed to secure their seven-point win.

Girard finishes an impressive season at 14-11. They started 4-7 and ended the year 10-4.