PUEBLO — During the last couple of weeks, Stacy Post has struggled at the free throw line.
That’s not the case anymore.
Post calmly sank four consecutive free throws in the final 16.8 seconds, propelling the top-seeded and defending state champion Eagles to dramatic victory Friday night at Massari Arena.
“I haven’t been shooting free throws very well at all,” Post, a senior, said. “I was so nervous, I was shaking. But, I just knew I had to make those free throws.
“Oh, my gosh, this is such a great win.”
Wray (25-1) advances to play the winner of the Paonia-Hayden game later tonight. Wray is aiming for its seventh state girls basketball crown in school history.
Post’s first two conversions from the charity stripe at 16.8 seconds gave Wray a 50-49 edge. On Meeker’s next possession, Marki Cook dribbled past Wray defenders and shot a short jumper that hit off the right side of the backboard. Post grabbed the rebound and was fouled with 8.3 seconds left. She once again drilled two free throws.
Cook took the inbounds pass and dribbled frantically up the court and fired a desperation trey from just past halfcourt that failed to hit the rim as time expired.
“That first shot Marki took was a good shot, it just didn’t fall” Meeker coach Hallie Blunt said. “The second shot Marki took, Wray just played good defense.”
