In an electrifying finish, Leo's Michael Lewis pulled off the buzzer-beater that will be etched in his memory forever - a 40-foot shot at the St. Laurence gymnasium, sending the Lions into a frenzy. The crowd held its collective breath as Lewis released the ball, unsure if it would sail through or clank off the rim.
"I thought I airballed it," Lewis recalled with a mix of shock and amazement. "I was just stunned that it went in." As his teammates swarmed him, wide-eyed and ecstatic, Lewis couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy.
With this one thrilling moment, Leo secured a stunning 60-57 victory over Yorkville Christian at the Barry Shaw Memorial Shootout. Down by 12 points after three quarters, the Lions staged an epic comeback, outscoring their opponents 24-9 in the fourth quarter.
Junior guard Asa Harris was the catalyst for this resurgence, with 23 points on his ledger. Converting a crucial three-point play with just seconds to spare tied the score at 57, cementing his reputation as the leader of this dynamic team.
Coach Jimalle Ridley attributed Lewis's heroics to a newfound freedom from restrictive game plans. "He's not afraid to take shots," Ridley said. "He's become more confident in his abilities."
For Harris, who has been instrumental all season, this moment was particularly sweet. "In that situation, I have to go get one for my team," he emphasized. His teammates looked up to him, and now he had proved it.
While Yorkville Christian struggled to contain Lewis, the Lions' defense held strong, limiting Jayden Riley's scoring opportunities to just two free throws in the final quarter.
This thrilling win marked a major triumph for Leo, one that will be remembered for years to come. The stage was set for Asa Harris and Michael Lewis to continue their remarkable journey.
"I thought I airballed it," Lewis recalled with a mix of shock and amazement. "I was just stunned that it went in." As his teammates swarmed him, wide-eyed and ecstatic, Lewis couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of joy.
With this one thrilling moment, Leo secured a stunning 60-57 victory over Yorkville Christian at the Barry Shaw Memorial Shootout. Down by 12 points after three quarters, the Lions staged an epic comeback, outscoring their opponents 24-9 in the fourth quarter.
Junior guard Asa Harris was the catalyst for this resurgence, with 23 points on his ledger. Converting a crucial three-point play with just seconds to spare tied the score at 57, cementing his reputation as the leader of this dynamic team.
Coach Jimalle Ridley attributed Lewis's heroics to a newfound freedom from restrictive game plans. "He's not afraid to take shots," Ridley said. "He's become more confident in his abilities."
For Harris, who has been instrumental all season, this moment was particularly sweet. "In that situation, I have to go get one for my team," he emphasized. His teammates looked up to him, and now he had proved it.
While Yorkville Christian struggled to contain Lewis, the Lions' defense held strong, limiting Jayden Riley's scoring opportunities to just two free throws in the final quarter.
This thrilling win marked a major triumph for Leo, one that will be remembered for years to come. The stage was set for Asa Harris and Michael Lewis to continue their remarkable journey.
This buzzer-beater by Michael Lewis is literally the most lit thing I've seen all season! 
And can we talk about Asa Harris's game-winning three-pointer? 
23 points in the 4th quarter for that kid is just insane! 
He's already a leader on his team, and now he's proven it. 
. And Coach Ridley giving credit where credit is due? 
and i'm literally shaking in my seat 
60-57 win is insane, the comeback was epic 
can't wait to see what these guys do next 
! Asa Harris is killing it too 
. That comeback in the 4th quarter was absolutely electric 
️, I wish I was there to witness it in person 
. This is the stuff dreams are made of, folks 
! Can't wait to see what Asa and Michael do next 
Michael Lewis's confidence in his shot-making skills really paid off, and it's awesome to see the team come together for that epic comeback. The kid Asa Harris is a total rockstar too, always stepping up when it matters most 
It's moments like these that make sports so thrilling and unforgettable 
. coach ridley's on to something with his game plan though - letting lewis be fearless with those shots. can't wait to see what these lions do next 
i love how leo staged this epic comeback, 12 points down and they still managed to outscore yorkville christian in the fourth quarter 
coach ridley seems to have figured out what works for his team now 
What a game! 
That's clutch, bro! Asa Harris was on fire too 
can't wait to see what they do next!!! 
any team would love to have him on their squad. Asa Harris might be the real MVP here though, that three-point play with seconds left was clutch 
Coach Ridley was totally right, that guy's not afraid to take shots. And Asa Harris, what a leader! 
This win is going to give Leo so much momentum heading into their next game... can't wait to see what these guys do next 
genius move! Coach Ridley said he's becoming more confident in his shots, but we already knew that 
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