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5A Semis: Henrico (96) Freedom (70) - FINAL

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Eagles fight back with 21 of the last 37 after falling behind 11-0

Freedom nails 4 straight treys to cut the lead to six




Walter Williams 11 Pts. 4-6 FG in the 1st Q.

De'Monte Buckingham 4 Pts. 3 Reb. 4 Assists

Freedom 5-10 3's in the 1st Q.







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Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (36) Freedom (22) - 3:40 - 2nd Q

Another And One - this time from Jamal Newton.

54 seconds, 6 points the old-fashioned way,

33-21 Henrico

Freedom scored 12 points in last 3:00 of 1Q. Scoreless first 2:33 of 2Q. Buckingham's 1 FT up's the lead to 34-21, 5:27 to half

Back-to-back air balls for Freedom on trey tries. 34-21- 4:45 to the half.

2nd personal foul on Williams for Henrico - 1 FT for Freedom, down 34-22, their first point of 2Q at 4:35 left

Halfway through the second quarter and Henrico leads Freedom 34-22

Inside for the jam, 36-22 Henrico - 3:40 to the half.
 
Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (40) Freedom (23) - 3:00 - 2nd Q

Now 2 fouls on Pearson - Ageymang hits 1 FT

Henrico still up 36-23

3:27 to the half

Rowland breaks down court all alone for two, timeout Freedom

They've only scored 2 points in 2Q, down 17 at 40-23.

3 minutes left in first half
 
Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (50) Freedom (32) - HALF

First FG for Freedom this quarter is a trey, took 5:30 to get it.

Henrico lead at 42-26, 2:09 to the half

Jones and Morris check in for first time.

Henrico 44-26 2:00 to halftime.

Suggs fouled on jumper. He hits 2 FT, it's a 20-point lead. 46-26, 1:50 to half

Offensive board for Buckingham, he's fouled. 2 more FT, 48-26

subs seeing 1st half action, 1:33 2Q

The entire team has now seen action this half. 50-28

:35 left to halftime.

At halftime, Henrico is having its way with Freedom, winning 50-32
 
Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (50) Freedom (32) - HALF

For Henrico at the break -
Jamal Newton 12Pts.
De'Monte Buckingham 11 Pts. 8 Reb. 4 Ast. 3 Stl.
Walter Williams 11Pts. 4-7FG.

For Freedom at the break -
Frank Ageymang 11Pts. 4Reb. 3Stl.

Eagles 6-17 3's.
 
Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (50) Freedom (32) - HALF

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Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (65) Freedom (39) - Mid 3rd Q

Henrico shooting 59 percent (16 of 27) despite playing bench players for much of the second quarter.

Buckingham's 11th board starts transition that ends with Williams being fouled - Hits 1 FT,

51-32 Henrico 7:41 3Q.

57-34 Henrico 6:25 3Q

Put back after strong board - 60-37 Warrior 5:38 3Q.

Even with subs in the game, Henrico keeps pulling away from Freedom.

Warriors lead 65-39 halfway through 3rd quarter
 
Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (71) Freedom (49) - End of 3

1 more FT for Williams after driving strong to the hole.

68-43 Henrico

still 2:16 left in 3rd quarter

Alley-oop to Williams for easy lay-in.

70-43 Henrico 1:35 3Q.

Warriors well on their way to State Final Saturday.

According to Henrico's stat guy, De'Monte Buckingham is 3 assists from a triple double.

End 3Q: Henrico 71, Freedom 49. Warriors playing a little sloppy, still lead by 22 through three quarters.

Henrico won 2013 Group AAA State Title beating John Marshall, lost 2014 5A title game to Potomac.

And they lost to eventual champion Hampton in the Group AAA state semi-finals in 2012

Eight minutes from third straight final.
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Re: 5A Semis: Henrico (86) Freedom (58) - 5 minutes left

Williams steal, Williams slam, Buckingham block.

It's that kind of game.

Warriors up 77-51, 6:52 left.

84-58 Henrico and 5:27 left in the game

With 5 minutes remaining, Henrico is rubbing in the salt, leading Freedom 86-58
 
Henrico (88) Freedom (63) - 3:51 left

Henrico 5:00 away from either rematch with Potomac or 3rd meeting this year with Norview. A

Another Williams slam makes it 88-60.

Buckingham charge wipes out another Williams slam.

Timeout, 3:51 left,

88-63 Warriors are in charge.
 
Re: Henrico (96) Freedom (70) - FINAL

Henrico's Buckingham and Williams leave the court with 52 combined points

De'Monte Buckingham 24Pts. 9-13FG, 6-9FT, 13Reb. 8Ast. 3Blk. 6Stl.

Stat sheet stuffer

2:00 left, 90-68

Henrico devours Freedom 96-70 in the 5A state semifinals.

Warriors advance to the state final for the 3rd straight year

Warriors 27-1, play Saturday 2pm for title.

Henrico will play either Potomac or Norview
 
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