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Survive and advance is a phrase that is used a ton this time of year for knockout basketball but the Ichabod Crane boys team were the definition of that old cliche tonight. The Riders figured out a way to grab a 57-54 win over a fiesty Ravena squad in the Class A 1st round. This gritty victory came after giving up a double digit lead in the second half, missing some crucial free throws to ice the game, having to rally from a two point deficit with under 25 seconds left and then defending a last second Ravena attempt to tie the game at the buzzer. Ichabod Crane will meet #3 seed Catholic Central on 3/2 at Guilderland HS at 1:00 p.m.
The Riders jumped out to an 18-14 first quarter lead and led 28-25 at the half. They stretched their advantage in the third quarter to double digits but Ravena closed the period strong to trail 45-39 heading into the fourth quarter.
After a Chase Morrison bucket with 2:56 left in the game, Ichabod Crane led 52-47. Ravena ran off seven straight points from JT Foy, Ta'Rae Green and Mason Carkner to grab a 54-52 lead. With under 0:30 left in the contest the Riders inbounded the ball to Quinn Rapport who got it to Chase Morrison for a basket and the foul with 20.7 seonds left. Morrison completed the three point play to give Ichabod Crane the lead for good.
Dominic Pelizza netted 17 points for Ichabod Crane, Quinn Rapport 16 points, Liam Mullins and Chase Morrison 11 points each..
Ravena was led by JT Foy with 15 points, Mason Carkner 11, Liam Borcsock 9 and Ta'Rae Green 8.
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