PHOTOS AND INFO BY BOB WELLINSKI
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The Michigan City Marquette boys basketball team will be bringing home a state championship trophy after winning an overtime thriller against Barr Reeve, 70-66, on Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Indianapolis.
Marquette’s Ryan Fazekas led all scorers with 34 points, including a Class A state finals record 21 points from beyond the arc.
Marquette took a sizable lead early in the game only to see Barr Reeve go up by 10 in the 4th quarter. Marquette battled back and regained the lead as the two team kept it close for the rest of regulation.
Top scorer Ryan Fazekas holds on tight to the trophy as he heads to the locker room.
The Blazers erupt as the buzzer sounds.
Marquette’s Braxton Miller battles for a loose ball.
All eyes on the ball as Richie Mitchell tries to keep it in bounds after a steal.
Nathan Flores drives between two defenders on his way to the basket.
Tyshaun Smallwood lands hard on the court after being pulled down while going for a rebound.
JoVonte Peals lays the ball up for two after a steal.
The Blazers check out their state championship medals.