Overlake boys win Shot in the Dark basketball tournament

The Overlake School boys’ basketball team defeated Charles Wright Academy on Wednesday night to win their own Shot in the Dark basketball tournament, 64-54, in the school gym.

December 22, 2011 4:49 pm
The Overlake School boys' basketball team poses with the winning bracket and championship plaque from the Shot in the Dark tournament held at the school. The Owls overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and defeated Charles Wright 54-44 in the finals.
The Overlake School boys' basketball team poses with the winning bracket and championship plaque from the Shot in the Dark tournament held at the school. The Owls overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and defeated Charles Wright 54-44 in the finals.

The Overlake School boys’ basketball team defeated Charles Wright Academy on Wednesday night to win their own Shot in the Dark basketball tournament, 64-54, in the school gym.

In the championship game, the Owls were down three heading into the fourth quarter, when a fine defensive effort held the Tarriers to just six points and enabled the Owls to pull ahead.

“It was a total team effort tonight,” said head coach Justin Prohn. “I’m just really proud of how the players responded and played.”

For Overlake (1-2, 4-4), Dean Poplawski led with a game-high 19, followed by Daniel Johnson’s 17 and Cameron Lui with 11.