Johnston goes wild

Erie senior scores 49 in regional semi victory

By SVM Sports Staff

Created: Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:18 a.m. CDT

Jacob Johnston put the Erie boys basketball team on his back and carried it to a 72-69, double-overtime victory over Indian Creek on Wednesday in a Class 1A Erie Regional semifinal.

Johnston poured in 49 points to lead the Cardinals into Friday’s title game against Paw Paw. He scored 15 field goals, including three 3-pointers, and converted 16 of 20 free throws. Just three other Erie players scored: Connor Saad (11 points), Jordan Chandler (7) and Owen McConnell (5).

Jaron Todd paced Indian Creek with 19 points.

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