The Perry Pumas (14-4) defeated the Grayson Rams (15-2) of Georgia 64-63 during Saturday’s HoopHall Classic matchup in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!How did @PerryPumaMBB pull off the 64-63 upset over No. 22 Grayson at the @HoophallClassic on Saturday night?
✅19 assists for 27 field goals
✅9 blocks
✅Held Grayson to 26.7% from three
✅@barronsilsby’s clutch gene! pic.twitter.com/NRWFQ6kjP1— League Ready (@LeagueRDY) January 14, 2024
Last-Second Victory
After leading by double-digit points with just over two minutes left in the game, the Pumas gave up 12 points and were trailing 63-61 with just four seconds left.
Against all odds, senior guard Barron Silbsy knocked down a final-second three-pointer to give Perry the win.
What an awesome team win by Perry Basketball over #9 ranked Grayson (GA)!!!
Down by 2 with 4 seconds left and Barron Silsby shoots a deep three off a D’Andre Harrison pass to give the Pumas the win 64-63 at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, MA!!!@PerryPumaMBB @PerryPumas07 pic.twitter.com/KiHRZO2KMD— Perry High Athletics (@perry_pumas) January 14, 2024
The HoopHall Classic consists of the best high school basketball teams and players across the country. The Rams are currently ranked No. 1 in the entire state of Georgia, making this an incredible win for the Pumas.
Perry Remain Top Team
Despite some tough losses this season, Perry continues to prove that they are still the team to beat in Arizona.
Barron Silsby WINS IT for Perry with the buzzer-beater 3 at the @HoophallClassic 🚨 pic.twitter.com/frO9C0YRXY
— NBA Future Starts Now (@nbafuturenow) January 14, 2024
They were crowned open champions in the state’s first open playoff tournament last season and now have an opportunity to win back-to-back. This victory further solidifies Perry as the top team in the state and gives them a win against their toughest opponent yet this season.
The Pumas will next match up against the 10-9 Brophy College Prep Broncos on Wednesday, Jan 17 @ 7 p.m. MST, as they attempt to keep this momentum rolling while the playoffs approach.
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Saleh Awwad is a reporter/writer covering Phoenix High School Sports, Arizona State, and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
