LIMESTONE, N.Y. – Tommy Nyquist’s half-court shot at the buzzer was off the mark as Salamanca (N.Y.) handed Warren its second loss of the season, 54-53, in the opening round of the Joe DeCarbo IAABO Showcase Large School Division at Allegany-LImestone (N.Y.) High School.
Salamanca jumped out to a 20-6 lead after the first quarter, but Warren rallied to cut the margin to 32-30 at halftime.
Lucas Brown led Salamanca, which advanced to the New York Class C state semifinals last season, with 24 points, 16 of which came in the first half, while Andy Herrick added 16 points.
Owen Becker led Warren with 11 points, while Brady Berdine had 10 points, and Nyquist and Konnor Hoffman had nine each.