3A basketball roundup: Bayfield shocks The Pinnacle

Don’t tell Bayfield they were the No. 28 team in this years 3A boys state basketball tournament.

The Wolverines squeaked into this year’s field of 32 teams and were placed near the bottom of the pecking order. But it was they who had the last laugh Friday night. Their reward for making the tournament was to travel to No. 5 overall seed The Pinnacle.

Challenge accepted.

And when it was over and done with, the Timberwolves never stood a chance. The Wolverines pulled the 3A upset of the night with a 75-54 win to advance to the Sweet 16 where they’ll face Eaton.

(4) Manitou Springs 47, (29) Jefferson Academy 28

This was anything but a cakewalk for the favored Mustangs. In the second quarter they were facing a 17-0 deficit, but would eventually light their fuse and go on a 47-11 run to end the game.

Sophomore Shelby Megyeri paced the Mustangs with 14 points on the night, 12 of them coming in the second half.

(22) Brush 52, (11) Kent Denver 50

The Sun Devils found themselves down by two, but had the ball with under 10 seconds to go. They couldn’t convert on the possession and the Beetdiggers advanced to the Sweet 16.

They’ll face Sterling on Saturday where it will be the fourth matchup between the two teams this year.

(25) Liberty Common 67, (8) Bennett 51

Liberty common took the court for their first ever playoff game at the 3A level Friday night. They didn’t disappoint their supporters or themselves as they convincingly knocked off Bennett to advance to the Sweet 16.

Halley Milkos scored a team-high 25 points and Kayla Rhoads added 21 of her own to help the Eagles advance to the next round.