By: KJ Cardinal
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Behind a game-high 25 points from freshman Derek Swartz, No. 2 Portsmouth survived No. 10 Manchester Memorial, 64-61, on Saturday to advance to the Division I semifinals.
The Clippers jumped out to a 16-11 lead after one quarter of play and later led 35-31 at the break. The Crusaders would cut the lead to one heading to the final frame, 51-50, but Portsmouth was able to hang on for the victory.
Ryan Swartz returned to the line up for Portsmouth and netted seven points, all coming in the first half.
Jack Brooks paced Memorial with 23 points, while Bory Bory added 15.
Portsmouth moves on to the semifinal round to take on No. 6 Keene on Wednesday at the Rochester Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.
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