Francis jumper with 2.5 seconds left gives Calvary Christian boys basketball its fourth state title
Sagemont Prep’s boys grabbed a three-peat in 1A, while Lena Girardi was dominant as Grandview Prep’s girls took the 1A title.
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Calvary Christian boys’ hoops comes full circle with dramatic state championship victory
Kenneth Francis Jr.’s game-winning shot with 2.5 seconds left lifted Calvary Christian to its third state title in five seasons.