By: Logan Paronto
ROCHESTER, NH – No. 6 Keene knocked off No. 2 Portsmouth to punch its ticket to the Division I title game for the first time since 1992 with a 61-60 state semifinal victory on Wednesday night at the Rochester Recreation Center.
The Blackbirds trailed 39-38 after three quarters before senior Javon Massiah erupted for 13 in final eight minutes to propel Keene to the championship.
Massiah would finish with a season-high 27 for Keene, while Kasen Abbott picked up 16 of his own.
Derek Swartz tallied 19 for the Clippers with Isaiah Reis adding 16 of his own.
Keene will take on top-seeded Bedford at UNH on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Portsmouth finishes its season with a 17-4 record.
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