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Metro Sports Commission Wrap-up: Rocori’s run comes to an end

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Mar 21, 2012 at 4:36 pm

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KNSI) – Rocori had a lead late but couldn't seal the deal.

Jerry Pratt came up with some clutch buckets late as the number one seeded Minneapolis Washburn Millers were able to get by the Rocori Spartans 52-49. Pratt had an old fashioned three point play with 1:41 left in the second half to tie the game at 49, He was able to get three more free throws late to seal the deal for the Millers.

Pratt finished the game with 14 points for the Millers with 8 of those coming from the line. Rocori was lead by Mac Mueller who poured in 18 points to go along with 5 assists.

Minneapolis Washburn will now advance on to the second round of the 5-3A playoffs.