CHARLOTE, N.C. -- Hopewell Boys Hold On To Defeat Myers Park

A barrage of three pointers late in the game was still not enough to propel Myers Park to victory Wednesday night against Hopewell.

Hopewell held onto the win, 74-71, after giving up a 15-point lead with just over 7 minutes to play. Myers Park was helped by Ben Cherry who made 4-three pointers and finished with 17 points.

The Titans (4-0) controlled most of the game by pressuring the Mustangs (2-1) all night. The Titans had four players in double figures and were led by Alex Godette's 24 points.

The Mustangs cut the lead to one, 72-71, with 2.8 seconds left but Godette sealed the deal, making two free throws ending the game.

The Titans' Branden Curry scored 13 points and DeMon Brooks chipped in with 12. The Mustangs were led by Odell Turner who scored 19 points and along with Cherry, Quan Alexander netted 17.

The two teams will square off in a rematch Friday night at Hopewell.

SLIDESHOW: Hopewell Fights Off Late 3-Point Barrage By Myers Park

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Myers Park Girls Win In Exciting Fashion Over Hopewell

It was a tale of two halves on Wednesday night capped off by a last second shot by Myers Park seal the win over the Hopewell, 36-35.

Hopewell came out fast and scored the first 11 points in the game and controlled the ball leading 19-17 at halftime.

The second half was a different story as Myers Park outscored Hopewell 14-7 in the 3rd quarter, led by Smith who scored 9 points.

The Titans' Hunter Meakin drained a 3-pointer with 25 seconds left to take the lead 35-34.

On the ensuing possession, the Mustangs' Brittany Smith drove down the lane and pushed a shot over defenders and scored sealing the victory 36-35.

SLIDESHOW: Myers Park Girls Squeaks Out Win Over Hopewell