The San Antonio Brennan Bears advanced to the Class 6A-Division I state championship game with a dramatic 63-61 victory over Atascocita in the state semifinals on Tuesday.
The Bears and Eagles traded blows throughout, including a flurry of three-pointers in the closing minutes.
Brennan sealed the win when Isaiah Ward blocked an Atascocita three-point attempt at the buzzer.
Brennan will face North Crowley in the state title game at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
In Class 5A-Division II, Veterans Memorial’s postseason run ended with a loss to Beaumont United. The Patriots finished their season 29-10 overall.
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