27-02-2025
Brayden Olson 'Moneyball' three-pointer lifts Hononegah past Auburn in double overtime
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRV) — The Hononegah Indians were perhaps the surprise team of the regular season in the NIC-10 going 13-5. They had another surprise Wednesday night. They stunned Auburn 66-65 in double overtime in a semifinal game at the 4A Harlem forward Brayden Olson, the best shooter on Hononegah's team and one of the best in the NIC-10, buried a three-point shot from the left corner with seven seconds to play in the second overtime (there initially were only four seconds on the clock, but the officials put three more up), for the game-winning basket. Olson led all scorers in the game with 21 points. Oba Fasalojo added 16 for Hononegah before fouling out. Carter Freedlund scored 12 was led by Tazheer Henderson with 21 points. Amir Danforth scored 13 and Champ Parker added improves its record to 21-10. The Indians advance to play DeKalb Friday night in the regional championship game. Auburn's season ends with a record of highlights, watch the media player above.
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