The San Antonio Brennan Bears advanced to the Class 6A-Division I state championship game with a dramatic 63-61 victory over Atascocita in the state semifinals on Tuesday.
The Bears and Eagles traded blows throughout, including a flurry of three-pointers in the closing minutes.
Brennan sealed the win when Isaiah Ward blocked an Atascocita three-point attempt at the buzzer.
Brennan will face North Crowley in the state title game at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
In Class 5A-Division II, Veterans Memorial’s postseason run ended with a loss to Beaumont United. The Patriots finished their season 29-10 overall.
Mary Rominger is KSAT 12 Sports' first full-time female sports anchor and reporter.
She came to San Antonio from Mankato, Minn., where she worked as a weekend sports anchor at KEYC News Now. She has a journalism degree from Iowa State University and grew up in Southern California.
Mary enjoys golfing, sports and finding new spots around town.