Comets OT’s Rams…………
The Asheboro Blue Comets celebrated senior night with a sweep of the Northeast Guilford Rams.
After the Comets jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the early going, the Rams battled back to a 20-15 deficit at the half. The Comets never trailed in the regulation game, but the Rams had a basket with one second remaining to tie the game 49 all.
In overtime, Saegan Hilliard dropped 8 consecutive free throws to seal the victory, 6 in the last 30 seconds of overtime. Hilliard had 26 points and 9 assists in the Comet victory with Deshaun Jones adding 17 points. Donovan Griffith had 19 for the Rams.
Boys final:
Asheboro 63
Northeast Guilford 58(OT)
Girls final:
Asheboro 46
NEG 43