Mitchell Gerend hit a three pointer with 2:06 left to tie the game at 62-62 and calmly swished two free throws with 4.4 seconds to play at the Eagles beat Kiel, 64-63, in a boys WIAA Division 3 regional semi-final at Southern Door on Friday Night. Kiel (17-7) had a chance to force overtime but missed a free throw with 0.6 seconds to play and Southern Door (20-4) secured the rebound to clinch the win. Gerend finished with a career high 28 points while Nick LeCaptain added 12 points and Trevor Hawkey and Derik LeCaptain added 10 each for the Eagles. Southern Door will play at East Wisconsin Conference champion Valders on Saturday Night for the regional championship and our coverage begins at 6:45 on 93.9FM / wdor.com The Vikings (20-3) beat Roncalli, 77-76.
Southern Door’s final possession and Gerend making first of two free throws:
Kiel makes one of two free throws and Southern Door escapes with win:
Division 4
Algoma 43
Reedsville 41
*Wolves advance on Jacob Lifto game winner as time expired.
*Will host Brillion at 8:00 on Saturday Night at Fulwiler Fieldhouse.
Brillion 69
Kewaunee 51
*Storm finish (12-12)
Oconto 80
Wabeno/Laona 57
*Blue Devils at Marathon on Saturday (7:30)
Division 2
Luxemburg-Casco 80
Ashwaubenon 62
*Spartans (21-2) at Pulaski (18-5) on Saturday
Division 5
NEW Lutheran 78
Lena 59
*Blazers (10-14) at Wausaukee on Saturday (20-4)