The margin for error was so small it only piqued the anxiety.
But Akron St Vincent-St Mary didn’t mind, dispatching Powell Olentangy Liberty 58-49 in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on March 22.
Conditioning showed as the Fighting Irish outscored the Patriots 20-17 in the final period.
The Fighting Irish jumped over the Patriots when the fourth quarter began 38-32.
Akron St Vincent-St Mary’s offense darted to a 28-16 lead over Powell Olentangy Liberty at halftime.
The Fighting Irish opened with a 15-9 advantage over the Patriots through the first quarter.
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