Su Valley girls finish third in 2A state tourney

Susitna Valley's Alana Barron drives the ball inside during a win over Glennallen. Bruce Eggleston/matsusports.net
Susitna Valley's Alana Barron drives the ball inside during a win over Glennallen. Bruce Eggleston/matsusports.net

Susitna Valley edged Glennallen 36-35 and notched third place in the ASAA/First National Bank 3A State Basketball Championships Saturday at the Alaska Airlines in Anchorage.

The Rams were held to only five points in the third quarter, but used a 17-8 run during the final eight minutes to grab the win. Marita Ironbear-Spotts led the Rams with 14 points. Alana Barron added 13.

The Rams opened their tourney with a 39-17 win over Chevak in the quarterfinals. Emma Kehoe scored 16 to lead Su Valley. Barron earned a double-double, finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Kehoe also had nine rebounds.

Metlakatla got past Su Valley 28-24 in the semifinals. Barron notched a double-double, with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

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