Leigh Upsets Crusaders 51 to 48

CLARKSON — Entering the fourth quarter with a four-point lead, Pope John couldn’t put away Leigh in the final minutes and lost 51 to 48 in the opening round of the D2-5 Sub-District basketball tournament.

The Crusaders (9-12) started the fourth quarter with a 36 to 32 lead and built on it. Then, Leigh caught fire and shut down the Crusaders the rest of the way, making up the deficit and posting a three-point victory to advance in the postseason tournament.

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