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Spencer’s block preserves Findlay Prep’s narrow win over Gorman

Findlay Prep center Horace Spencer lost sight of his man on the final play Saturday at South Point Arena, and it nearly cost the Pilots the game. But the 6-foot-8-inch center came up with a blocked shot to save a 50-49 victory over Bishop Gorman.

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Wayne (Ohio) limited Findlay Prep to one basket in overtime as the Warriors knocked off the Pilots 76-68 on Monday in the Flyin’ To The Hoop Classic in Dayton, Ohio.

NOTES: Top ranking puts a target on Findlay Prep

Coach Andy Johnson told his players: “The target on our backs just got bigger. You come to Findlay Prep to play against the best teams in the country. Now you”ve got the opportunity to be able to do that. Every day you”ve got to take the attitude where you”ve got something to prove.”

Gorman controls Palo Verde with style, substance

Thanks to a roster loaded with Division I talent, the Bishop Gorman boys basketball team is capable of making spectacular plays, as Stephen Zimmerman showed late in the first half.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Simeon drains 10 3-pointers in rout of Gorman

Zack Norvell hit five 3-pointers and finished with 22 points Saturday to lead Simeon (Ill.) to a 75-45 win over Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team in the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling, W.Va.