Duke escapes in the closing seconds again...Elite Eight gets underway tonight...and a strong start to the high school baseball season for Dunkirk. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top: What is it about Duke and down-to-the-wire finishes in this year's NCAA Tournament? In the Second Round, the Blue Devils escaped with a one-point win over Central Florida. On Friday in the Sweet 16, Duke edged a familiar foe: ACC rival Virginia Tech by a score of 75-73. With 1.1 seconds left, the Hokies had a golden opportunity to force overtime...watch the clip and see how close they came to extending the game! Video by CBS Sports
Bottom left: Today we'll find out which teams will clinch the first spots in this year's Final Four. Gonzaga, who made it to the national championship game just two seasons ago, seeks to return to the Final Four behind their top player, Rui Hachimura. The Bulldogs will face Texas Tech in the West Regional Final in Anaheim. Photo by USA Today
Bottom right: Play ball in Dunkirk! While not on their home field on Friday, the Marauders did open their 2019 high school baseball season in North Collins, and they were impressive in an 11-0 shutout. Peyton Ahlstrom, who figures to be Dunkirk's ace this season, pitched 3 2/3 innings and allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters in the victory. Photo by the Observer
