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Lions defeat Gators in sr. boys basketball

Thrilling game decided in the last moments of the game
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The Yale Lions senior boys basketball team defeated the No.5-ranked Walnut Grove Gators 86-83 in a thrilling game on Tuesday.

It was a back-and-forth match, with the score tied 20-20 after the first quarter and 40-40 at the half.

In the last few minutes, offensive pressure by Yale resulted in Riley Braich going to the free throw line.

Braich hit his shots, and Yale pulled ahead and hung on for the victory.  Braich ended the game with 24 points, while team leader Jauquin Bennett-Boire led all scorers with 30 points. Defensive force Terry Kwon hit some key three pointers to chip in with 15 points.

Both teams are now participating in the Snowball Classic Basketball Championship at Abby Senior.