Another Wayne-Finger Lakes team is headed to the New York State Far West Regional.
The Lyons Lions (24-1) knocked off the Pembroke Dragons (22-2), 59-56, on Thursday night in front of a jam-packed crowd at Avon High School.
Lyons got into some foul trouble early on and trailed by five at halftime but came out in the third quarter and quickly erased the deficit, outscoring Pembroke 19-10. Both teams traded leads in the final eight minutes, but the Lions hit big free throws at the end to seal the victory.
JC Walker led the way for Lyons with a game-high 34 points, with 18 coming in the second half. Jacob Sides netted 10 points, and Michael Briggs poured in seven points, including four free throws. Jamire Johnson added six points and was a beast on the boards.
Re-listen to the game: Paul Russo and Nate Sharman had the call on FL1 Radio.
Lyons will face the Section VI Class C champion, Randolph, in the NYS Far West Regional on Saturday at Gates-Chili High School. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m.
LISTEN LIVE ON SATURDAY TO FL1 SPORTS’ TRIPLE HEADER OF NYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL AS LYONS, NEWARK & WATERLOO TRY TO PUNCH THEIR TICKETS TO THE STATE FINAL FOUR!
Jim Sinicropi and Greg O’Connor will have the live call for FL1 Sports followed by the Class B Far West Regional game between Newark and Fredonia. Then, at 5 pm, Nate Sharman and Paul Russo will be live at Buffalo State as the Waterloo Lady Tigers face DePew in the NYS Class B Girls Far West Regional. A triple header of high school basketball with trips to the New York State Final Four on the line!
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