Romero Hill (Hamilton) knocks down two late foul shots while Brentwood's three at the buzzer falls short leading the Wildcats of Hamilton to the Class AAA state title 65-62.
Brentwood got off to a hot start taking a 13-6 first quarter lead before a Hamilton barrage led by Jordan Cummings (Hamilton) brought the Wildcats back and they took the lead heading into the half 27-26.
Hamilton appeared to have things under control as they held their lead with work from the brothers Lawson. Brentwood began to carve away the deficit before a driving lay in and ensuing and one from Grant Teichmann (Brentwood) put the Bruins up 62-61.
Cummings scored the last of his game high 19 as Hamilton grabbed the lead back before the final charity tosses from Hill.
Dedric Lawson (Hamilton) added 18 and brother K.J. Lawson (Hamilton) dropped 17 for the Wildcats.
Jalen Lawson (Brentwood) led the Bruins with 19 followed by Teichmann with 18.
Tanner Tapp (Brentwood) finished with 10.
A massive day for the Lawson family as Dedric comes away with the Class AAA Mr. Basketball award and brother K.J. is named the MVP of the tournament.
All-Tournament Team:
K.J. Lawson (Hamilton) MVP
Tanner Tapp (Brentwood)
Cedriontis Wilson (Blackman)
Jordan Cummings (Hamilton)
T.J. Moss (Memphis East)
Grant Teichmann (Brentwood)
Isaiah Hart (Blackman)
Dedric Lawson (Hamilton)
Rodnerius Washington (Memphis East)
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