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La Marque vs Wheatley: Cougars Survive Thriller 68-67 to Reach State Final
March 17, 2026
La Marque defeats Wheatley 68-67 in a high school basketball thriller. The Cougars survive a huge comeback to advance to the state title game.
A 23-point lead nearly evaporated. La Marque blocked a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer to survive Wheatley's furious rally, escaping 68-67 to reach the state title game.
Malcom McNair and Je'Caryous Oliver built the cushion before Peter Dorsey and Jeremiah Baskin led the Wildcats' comeback. La Marque's 40-1 record remains intact.
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