A nook of opportunity was all that was needed and Carey nabbed it to nudge past Willard 64-61 in Ohio boys basketball action on December 3.
There was no room for doubt as the Blue Devils added to their advantage with a 20-12 margin in the closing period.
The Crimson Flashes moved ahead of the Blue Devils 49-44 to start the fourth quarter.
Carey’s offense jumped to a 35-33 lead over Willard at the intermission.
Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 17-17 duel in the first quarter.
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