Hononegah 61, Boylan 51, OT: Hononegah is becoming the king of close games.
Notching their third overtime victory this season, the Indians topped Boylan 61-51 Tuesday in the Guilford Regional semifinal.
“We have been saying overtime is ‘our house,’” said senior guard Matt Carroll. “We don’t lose in overtime. Our toughness comes out and we come to play.”
Carroll had eight of his 13 points in overtime when the Indians outscored Boylan 16-6.
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Hononegah's Dustin Meier is called for a foul on Boylan's Michael Morman on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Hononegah's Blake Miglin is pressured by Boylan's Chris Miller on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Hononegah's David Brown makes a steal Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Hononegah's Matt Carroll blows by two Boylan defenders, including Jason Painter (right), Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Hononegah's Matt Carroll and Boylan's Michael Morman battle to keep the ball in bounds Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Hononegah's David Brown blows by two Boylan defenders on his way to the basket Tuesday, March 3, 2009, during the Indians' regional game against the Titans at Guilford High School in Rockford.
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Boylan High School's team gathers after being defeated by Wheeling Monday, March 2, 2009, in the IHSA Class 4A Supersectional at Elgin Community College in Elgin.
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Brea Edwards (from left), Maloree Johnson, Maria Ludeke and Devin Mack watch Boylan High School’s game slip away Monday against Wheeling in the in the final minutes of the IHSA Class 4A Supersectional at Elgin Community College.
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Boylan High School's Brea Edwards sits on the bench in the final minutes of the fourth quarter Monday, March 2, 2009, during their loss to Wheeling the IHSA Class 4A Supersectional at Elgin Community College in Elgin.
