Statesboro Blue Devils edge out Bradwell Institute Tigers in intense region championship showdown

The Bradwell Institute Tigers had a shot – albeit a slim one – to repeat as region basketball champions. Down four points with less than 10 seconds left, and Statesboro at the free throw line, the Tigers got within one on Tahshaun Frasier’s 3-pointer and had one last shot as Zay Thomas picked off the Blue Devils’ long inbounds attempt at half-court. But the Devils blocked his attempt and hung on for a 39-38 win Friday at Lee Hill Arena in the region championship game. Thomas, who went sprawling to the floor on the final shot, pleaded for a foul...