Making free throws wins games and Hudson’s Bay found that out in the championship game of the North Marion Tournament in Aurora, Ore.
The Eagles made 8 of 11 free throws down the stretch and 22 of 31 in the game to hold off Skyview 45-42 for the tournament title.
“I told the kids, free throws win games,” Hudson’s Bay coach Robert Key said. “And the end of the game came down to a free-throw contest.”
Jomarri Gable was the tournament MVP, recording a double-double in the final with 13 points and 12 rebounds. He also made 7 of 8 free throws.
Hudson’s Bay (4-8) led 13-12 at the half and surged ahead with a 17-8 third-quarter advantage.
Keegan Liebelt led Skyview (5-2) in scoring with 17 points.
HUDSON’S BAY 45, SKYVIEW 42
SKYVIEW — Christian Bukant 2, Cameron Harbertson 0, Brian Brady 1, Kalvin Johnson 0, Jordan Berni 2, Reiley Henderson 5, Keegan Liebelt 17, Ben Spies 2, Marcus Lord 8, Lucas Baricevic 0, Will Lopez 5, Thompson 0. Totals 13-41 12-19 42.
HUDSON’S BAY — Micah Fitzpatrick 6, Bryan Hopster 7, Jomarri Gable 13, Dewayne Whittley 5, TJ Brumfield 5, Christian Glidden 2, Jacob Bushlach 7, LaRon Barrow 0, Darius Bredwood 0. Totals 11-42 22-31 45.
Skyview 8 4 8 22–42
Hudson’s Bay 7 6 17 15–45
