{"id":11852,"date":"2024-01-13T15:54:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T20:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=11852"},"modified":"2024-01-13T15:54:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T20:54:12","slug":"patriots-beat-bluffton-at-buzzer-head-to-stardome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/13\/patriots-beat-bluffton-at-buzzer-head-to-stardome\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots beat Bluffton at buzzer, head to Stardome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>RANDY HISNER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heritage\u2019s Braden Walter made only one field goal&nbsp;Friday night&nbsp;against Bluffton in the semifinals of the ACAC tournament, but it was a huge one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After his teammates had missed two shots with time running out and the score tied, Walter grabbed an offensive rebound and tossed in a five-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift the Patriots to a thrilling 37-35 win over the Tigers at Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:53.73793%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"2246\" data-id=\"11869\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=11869\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2008-1024x898.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:46.26207%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"2560\" data-id=\"11870\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=11870\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg\" data-width=\"2511\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_1983-1005x1024.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BradenWalterBlf11224.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Braden Walter spoke with WZBD after winning the ACAC tourney semifinal game Friday night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With\u00a01:28\u00a0left, Bluffton (6-6) had tied the game at 35-35 on a strong post-up move and bucket by Tucker Jenkins. Heritage (5-6) then held the ball for the last shot, working the clock down to 14.9 seconds before calling a time out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224.jpg?resize=640%2C518&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C828&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C621&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1243&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1657&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage3bluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Pats hold the ball for the final shot against Bluffton. (Photo by Randy Hisner)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vanwertcinemas.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jan-10th.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jan-10th.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jan-10th.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jan-10th.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jan-10th.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When play resumed, they tried to get the ball inside but couldn\u2019t, so with five seconds left, Landon Lybarger launched a three-pointer from two steps beyond the top of the key. It didn\u2019t find the mark, but D\u2019vontaye Washington corralled the miss and tipped it toward the basket. His attempt hit the front of the rim and caromed right into the hands of Walter, who barely beat the buzzer with his quick putback as the Heritage crowd went wild.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=640%2C133&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=1024%2C213&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=300%2C62&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?resize=768%2C159&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Classic-Die-Services-Logo-PDG.jpg?w=1161&amp;ssl=1 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a game of drastic momentum shifts. After the teams ended the first quarter tied&nbsp;at 10-10, Heritage dominated the second quarter, 14-5, to take a 24-15 halftime lead. Washington sparked the Heritage rally by coming off the bench to score 10 points in the period on perfect five of five shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluffton coach Craig Teagle instructed his players to pack in their defense to try to contain the inside game of Washington and the other Patriot big men in the second half. He figured they would take their chances on the Patriots\u2019 outside shooting. The strategy worked to perfection in the third quarter, as the Patriots missed all nine of their shots, including six from long range. Meanwhile, Jenkins got hot for the Tigers, hitting four of his five shots, including a three-pointer, to score nine of the Tigers\u2019 13 points in the period. The 13-0 run gave Bluffton a 28-24 lead heading into the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:46.61916%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1849\" data-id=\"11863\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=11863\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritage2bluffton11224-1024x740.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:53.38084%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1614\" data-id=\"11864\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=11864\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/heritagebluffton11224-1024x645.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameron Williams made it a 15-0 run by scoring the first two points in the final period on two free throws after a technical foul on the Patriots\u2019 Kobe Meyer. The Tigers\u2019 lead was six at 30-24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it was Heritage\u2019s turn to grab the momentum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Patriots\u2019 Taurean Brown hit a free throw after being intentionally fouled on a breakaway layup, and Washington followed just seconds later with a bucket on the right block. A 15-foot jumper from Brown and two free throws by Washington gave the Patriots the lead again at 31-30. Lybarger completed the 9-0 run with a floater at the\u00a03:07\u00a0mark to make it 33-30.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224.jpg?resize=640%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C825&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C619&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1237&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1650&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/washingtonbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Patriots knocked down some big free throws down the stretch to reach the ACAC Finals. (Photo by Randy Hisner)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A three by Jenkins tied it before Washington hit his third and fourth free throws in a row to give Heritage a 35-33 lead. That set up Jenkins\u2019 game-tying basket and the dramatic final sequence for the Patriots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224.jpg?resize=640%2C449&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C719&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C539&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1078&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1437&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lybargerbluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Landon Lybarger launches a three from the top of the key with five seconds remaining. (Photo by Randy Hisner)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Walter put himself in position to make the game-winner. \u201cI saw Landon (Lybarger) shoot it at the top, and I thought that was going in,\u201d he said. \u201cThen D\u2019vontaye got it. He shot it, and I knew I had to run in just in case it wasn\u2019t going to go in. I caught it, threw it back up, and it went in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DWashingtonBlfftn11224.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>D&#8217;vontaye Washington caught up with WZBD after the big win for the Patriots. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First-year Heritage coach Kyle Sovine was pleased with his team\u2019s resilience after that 15-0 Bluffton run. \u201cThat\u2019s something we preach at practice,\u201d he said. \u201cWe talk big about adversity. What are you going to do when something goes bad? You gonna pout and put your head down? Or are you gonna fight for it? They\u2019ve really been growing as a team lately.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224.jpg?resize=640%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C652&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C191&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C489&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C977&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1303&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sovinebluffton11224-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Heritage head coach Kyle Sovine speaks with the team during a time out Friday. (Photo by Randy Hisner)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SovineBluffton11224.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>First-year head coach Kyle Sovine talks to the Z Team after a big win for the Heritage program. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was second come-from-behind win in a row for the Patriots. Tuesday they overcame a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit against Woodlan to win their first-round tournament game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington led the Patriots in scoring with 16. Brown scored six, Noah Redmon five, and Lybarger four. Walter and Lantae Cassel each added three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jenkins led Bluffton with 16 points, 14 of them in the second half. Caleb Green had eight, Williams seven. 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