Fight to the Finish in State Tournament Semifinal
Navardo Anderson and Deshawn James try to grab a ball from Vincent Clifford of Danvers during the MIAA Division 3 state semifinals, held Tuesday at the TD Garden in Boston.
Navardo Anderson and Deshawn James try to grab a ball from Vincent Clifford of Danvers during the MIAA Division 3 state semifinals, held Tuesday at the TD Garden in Boston.
Senior Izak Browne and his Danvers opponents await outcome of a free throw.
Senior Izak Browne and his Danvers opponents await outcome of a free throw.
Senior Izak Browne makes a layup in the first half. Browne scored a total of 17 points, including two three-pointers in the second half.
Senior Izak Browne makes a layup in the first half. Browne scored a total of 17 points, including two three-pointers in the second half.
A close match throughout, just before half time score was tied up 24-24.
A close match throughout, just before half time score was tied up 24-24.
Senior Jack Roberts looks to pass as he is guarded by Danvers' Jake Cawlina.
Senior Jack Roberts looks to pass as he is guarded by Danvers' Jake Cawlina.
Coach Mike Joyce counsels during a time out.
Coach Mike Joyce counsels during a time out.
Jahmari Thomas, Izak Browne, Matt Marchand and Jack Fielding take in action from bench.
Jahmari Thomas, Izak Browne, Matt Marchand and Jack Fielding take in action from bench.
Senior Jack Roberts hits a three to tie the game 41-41 in the fourth quarter.
Senior Jack Roberts hits a three to tie the game 41-41 in the fourth quarter.
Danvers and the Vineyard watch for a pass.
Danvers and the Vineyard watch for a pass.
Senior Navardo Anderson goes for the score.
Senior Navardo Anderson goes for the score.
Senior Brandon Watkins, moments after sinking a three-pointer.
Senior Brandon Watkins, moments after sinking a three-pointer.
Vineyard fans cheer for the team (and photograph each other). More than 400 people traveled from the Island for the game.
Vineyard fans cheer for the team (and photograph each other). More than 400 people traveled from the Island for the game.
Jack Fielding watches the final seconds. Danver bested the Vineyard 50-47 and advances to the state Division 3 finals in Worcester.
Jack Fielding watches the final seconds. Danver bested the Vineyard 50-47 and advances to the state Division 3 finals in Worcester.
It was a nail biter that ended in heartbreak. They were up by two points with under three minutes left in the game, then down by one point with five seconds remaining, but in the end the Vineyarders could not overcome defending champions Danvers on Tuesday in the MIAA Division 3 state semifinal at the TD Garden in Boston.
Read the full account of the down-to-the wire semifinal finish.