POLAND THROWS LAST PUNCH TO WIN DISTRICT CROWN

POLAND OH- It was expected to be a thriller on Saturday between two seeded Poland and three seeded Marlington. The game lived up to the hype as it went back and forth all night. Poland was able to throw the final punch to come away with the 40-38 win.

Poland led most of a very close and competitive first half. With two tenth of a second left in the half though, Marlington hit two free throws to take a one point 24-23 lead into the locker room. The second half is when the game got very wild, as the two teams seem to trade leads through out the final two quarters. Neither team could pull away.

Min the final moments both teams had a handful of one point leads. It was Marlington that had a 38-37 lead late in the game. Poland got a huge shot to make it 39-38, but then an all important free throw to put them up 40-38. A three from the Dukes at the buzzer bounced off that back iron and that would be the final score of the game.

Poland had three players reach double figures on the day. Jackie Grisdale led the way with 14 points. Mary Brant continued her impressive first dose of tournament play scoring 11 points. Morgan Kluchar battled for 10 points.

Poland advances to the regional semifinals against Perry, who won on a buzzer beater against Salem in their district championship. That game will take place at Barberton High School on Tuesday night at 8:15.