As Meade huddled with beneath a minute left in Wednesday’s Maryland 4A boys’ semifinal, Coach Mike Glick noticed no signal of panic. As an alternative, his gamers met him with clear eye contact and regular communication.
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Meade holds off Sherwood, advances to Md. boys’ 4A state final
However the Mustangs’ protection saved its poise, holding the Warriors scoreless within the remaining minute to clinch a spot within the state remaining with a 58-51 win at Montgomery Blair Excessive.
“Man, I used to be simply hoping we’d recover from the hump,” stated senior ahead Kyree Scott, who scored a game-high 17 factors. “I attempted to maintain my composure and preserve my workforce collectively as a result of I do know we’ve been there earlier than.”
The Mustangs didn’t make it straightforward. Meade turned the ball over on three possessions late, the final coming when an overzealous offensive rebounder jumped for a fast-break layup that in all probability would have gone down anyway and nullified it due to basket interference.
The win despatched Meade right into a state remaining towards Parkville on Saturday at Xfinity Middle. The Knights beat Gaithersburg within the different semifinal, 71-58.
Meade (24-3) superior to the state semifinals a season in the past and took a 14-point lead towards Churchill however gave up a 20-0 run and misplaced by 5. In that sport, Glick noticed his workforce unravel. These Mustangs prevented such a destiny.
“Expertise is one of the best trainer,” the coach stated.
The fourth-quarter surge was the second comeback Meade fended off. The primary got here when Sherwood (21-6) made 4 three-pointers within the third quarter to chop a 19-point result in 9. However the Mustangs answered.
“I knew it wasn’t going to be straightforward,” senior guard Xavion Roberson stated. “Our workforce knew that. We stayed collectively, and we dealt with enterprise.”
The win, the Mustangs’ sixth straight, ensured a powerful season will get a becoming remaining chapter. An 18-1 begin made the Mustangs the category of Anne Arundel County earlier than they suffered back-to-back losses to Broadneck and South River. However Meade ended the common season with a blowout of Chesapeake. Then got here a rematch with the Bruins within the county championship, during which the Mustangs earned a measure of revenge with a decisive nine-point victory.
The final piece of enterprise comes Saturday, with Meade looking for this system’s first championship since 2015.
Within the different semifinal, Parkville held off the Trojans regardless of a 26-point evening from senior Ben Bradford.
“He’s going to go down as probably the greatest gamers in Gaithersburg historical past. … He was completely dominant and one of the best chief,” Coach Jeff Holda stated.
Lackey’s women earned the varsity’s first state remaining look with a 38-32 win over Williamsport. They’ll face Kent Island for the 2A crown Saturday at 6 p.m. on the College of Maryland.
In a 1A boys semifinal, CMIT North’s season ended with a 65-58 loss to Lake Clifton.