Boys: Mossyrock 49, Willapa Valley 46
Highlights: For the first time in six State B appearances, Mossyrock returned home with a trophy in hand after defeating Willapa Valley 49-46 Saturday in the 5th/8th place game at the Arena.
But it didn't come easily.
With 2:14 remaining, Mossyrock led 47-42 when Josh Mayfield sank two free throws to cut the lead to three. On the ensuing possession, 6-foot-5 Mike Anderson had a huge block for under the hoop for Willapa which led to a Brady Langer layup with 40 seconds to go. Langer had 18 points on the day.
With 19 seconds left, Langer recovered a missed free throw and worked down the court. He tried to pass inside but the ball came loose and Jordan Palmer recovered for Mossyrock and was fouled immediately.
Palmer sank two of his game-high 19 points at the line with three seconds left to seal a 49-46 win.
Mike Anderson scored eight points with 10 boards for 8th-place Willapa )17-10).
Jordan Bradley grabbed 10 rebounds for 5th-place Mossyrock (19-10) and added seven points.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossyrock | 14 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 49 |
| Willapa Valley | 19 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 46 |
Mossyrock (49) Wedam 3, Gross 0, Harper 0, Coleman 4, Palmer 19, Bradley 7, Allen 5, Bigbee 7, Hargett 0.
Willapa Valley (46) Langer 18, Mayfield 8, Bannish 10, Johnson 0, Anderson 8, Colburn 2.
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