LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Silver Creek girls basketball has won its first state championship.
Silver Creek defeated South Bend Washington 54-48 on Saturday in the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state title game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Marisssa Gasaway finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Dragons, while Kynidi Striverson added 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Alana Striverson scored 11 points.
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The Dragons (25-3) never trailed after the first quarter and built its advantage to 12 points early in the second half before South Bend Washington trimmed its deficit.
After a layup by Mila Reynolds brought South Bend Washington within 1 point with three minutes left, Jaclyn Emly made a 3-pointer to give Silver Creek a 47-43 lead.
Silver Creek maintained a two-possession advantage for the remainder of the game to seal its first girls basketball state championship.
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