Watch as Jayton knocks off 6-time state champion Nazareth at the buzzer in 1A semis
What a way to kick off not only the 2019 UIL boys basketball state tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, but kick off your first-ever state tourney appearance.
That’s what the Jayton Jaybirds did in the Class 1A state semifinals on Thursday against powerhouse Nazareth.
After No. 2 Nazareth (25-10) missed a free throw that would’ve put the Swifts up 2, the No. 9 Jaybirds (26-5) won the game with a Tye Scogin jumper inside the paint to beat the buzzer.
Jayton won in thrilling fashion, 38-37, to advance to its first state basketball final. The Jaybirds will face No. 6 Slidell (32-8) in the 1A final at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Nazareth was playing at state for the 17th time and has won six state titles.
Video credit by Reece Waddell, Wise County Messenger
