Hopedale High School’s boys basketball team secured a thrilling 57-56 win over Westport to advance to the state championship game. The game was a nail-biter, with Patrick Madden sinking the game-winning layup in the final seconds. Hopedale coach Tony Cordani expressed the team’s excitement at reaching the championship after a long wait, with the school last making it to the title game 25 years ago. Despite being the higher seed, Hopedale faced a tough challenge from the Cinderella-run Westport team, with the game going back and forth until the final buzzer. Madden and Brayden Lewis led Hopedale offensively, while Owen Boudria shone for Westport with 27 points. Madden credited the team’s trust and brotherhood for their success in the high-pressure game. The victory highlighted the competitive matchups created by the MIAA’s power rankings, showcasing the thrilling action that unfolds in the late stages of the playoffs.
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