BARRE – Grace Christian boys basketball made historical past Wednesday evening, advancing to this system's first state title recreation with a 65-49 victory over West Rutland.
Danilo Ignjatovič led the scoring with 18 factors and Pavle Mikic (15) additionally discovered himself in double figures. Peter Guay was the principle menace for the Golden Horde, ending with 18.
The Lions held a 40-32 lead on the break. Popping out of the locker room, Grace was in a position to regulate to West Rutland's 2-3 zone and put up one other 16 factors within the third quarter. On the different finish of the courtroom, Grace held West Rutland to simply 9 factors, extending its result in a cushty 15 going into the ultimate body.
The dimensions of the lions appeared giant to them as Grace managed the boards and restricted the Horde to 1 possessions.
No. 2 Grace, in simply its second full season, now advances to the Division IV championship recreation to face No. 1 Danville. That recreation is scheduled for midday Saturday at Barre Auditorium.
