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NEW CASTLE, KY. — Collins moved into the Boys’ Eighth Region Tournament final by hitting nine of 10 free throws in the final 1:06 of play to beat Gallatin County 56-47 Monday night at Henry County High School’s gym.

Collins (24-10) jumped out to a 17-1 lead when Gallatin County missed all 10 of its field-goal attempts in the first quarter and didn’t make one until its 13th try, a shot by Zach Brown with 6:17 left in the second period.

Gallatin County (22-9), with Kristian Morgan and Travis Davis each scoring 18 points, still got within three points at 41-38 and 47-44. Then Collins’ Michael Brooks hit one of two foul shots at the 1:06 mark. Gallatin County missed several shots and Collins sank eight foul shots in a row—four by Dez Marshall and four by Buddy Johnson.

Brian Stone, Collins’ 6-foot-8 center, scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Titans. With his team leading 41-38, Stone scored two quick baskets and Brooks made another one to push Collins’ lead to 47-38 before Gallatin County rallied again.

Morgan hit 6 of 15 shots, including three three-pointers. Davis made 6 of 15 shots, three of them threes. Overall, Gallatin County took 25 threes and made eight.

Collins 13 13 11 19 - 56
Gallatin Co. 1 15 11 20 - 47

Collins (24-10) – Stone 16, Marshall 14, Brooks 10, Johnson 8, T. Smith 8.
Gallatin County (22-8) — Morgan 18, Davis 18, Morris 7, Z. Brown 4.

3-point goals - Marshall; Morgan 3, Davis 3, Morris 2.

http://saxo.highschoolsports.net/article...47?Avis=B2