Lovington girls claim 3A crown in upset

Hope Christian, St. Michaels meet for boys' title

Updated: Friday, 15 Mar 2013, 7:43 PM MDT
Published : Friday, 15 Mar 2013, 7:43 PM MDT

Lawrence Gilligan

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Hope Christian came into the state high school basketball tournament as the girls No. 1 seed, but it's the sixth-seeded Lovington Wildcats heading home with the trophy.

In other action Friday:

On the boys' side Hope Christian will be its fifth consecutive appearance in the 3A title game after defeating Shiprock 67-49.

Their opponent in the 10 a.m. matchup on Saturday will be St. Michael's, which knocked off Sandia Prep in the other 3A semifinal 56-41.

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