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Up 50-48 in the final minute, top-seeded Georgetown made just one of three free-throw attempts and paid dearly, falling to New Mission High of Boston, 54-51, in the Division 4 North quarterfinals. The Royals, who led basically the entire route against a much bigger foe, ran out of time without tossing up a shot to possibly tie. "We were seven of 18 from the foul line, and you're just not going to beat anyone in the tournament doing that," said Royals coach Mike Rowinski. "We had our chances, and we just didn't finish them off." Sophomore Jaymie Spears, currently waiting on official word from St. Mark's School, led the Royals with 21 points in what might be his final game at Georgetown. Senior Joe Esposito added 10 points.

The inside presence of junior Julio Colon made all the difference in Georgetown's 68-48 dismantling of Newburyport.

Colon, who "played like he was 6-6 instead of 6-2" according to head coach Mike Rowinski, dropped in a career-high 24 points as a worthy complement to Cape Ann League Small Player of the Year Jaymie Spears' game-high 25 points.

The inside presence of junior Julio Colon made all the difference in Georgetown's 68-48 dismantling of Newburyport.

Colon, who "played like he was 6-foot-6 instead of 6-2 according to head coach Mike Rowinski, dropped in a career-high 24 points as a worthy complement to Cape Ann League Small Player of the Year Jaymie Spears' game-high 25 points.

Georgetown got superb guard play out of Jaymie Spears (31 points) and Joe Esposito (10 points, 8 in the 4th quarter) to notch its 16th win of the year. The Royals will play Monday at 1 p.m. against Newburyport and with a win can clinch share of the CAL Small championship.

After a tough first year under Ryan Souliotis, the Triton Vikings finished strong winning three of their last four. Mike Foley led the Vikes with 11 points followed by Darren Lewis with 10 points and Jed Hutchins with nine points (all in the second half)

The Pentucket Sachems (4-15) were unable to come back against home-advantaged Bedford last night, losing 62-51. The score at the half was 29-15, Bedford. Joe Casey (15 pts - 10 in the fourth quarter), Connor Harrison (14 pts - 11 in second half), and Jordan Silva (6 pts) all played well for the Sachems.

The Triton Vikings (3-16) continued to play competitive basketball yesterday, beating Fellowship Christian Academy, 63-43. The score at halftime was 35-18, Triton. Tom Bashaw (16 pts), Darren Lewis (12 pts), and Andrew Fecteau (9 pts) played well for the Vikings.

Georgetown won its school-record 15th game, surviving a tough Senior Night start to fell Rockport, 57-45. Kyle McKay got the Royals off and running with a 3-pointer to start the second half, and defensive pressure from Julio Colon (16 points and 18 rebounds), Mike Messman (10 boards) and Chris Esposito helped to extend the lead. Jaymie Spears also had 16 in the win.

The Georgetown Royals (15-3) recorded a win over Rockport, 57-45, and extended their school record with their 15th win of the season. Jaymie Spears (16 points), Julio Colon (16 points, 18 rebounds), Mike Messman (7 points, 10 rebounds), Joe Esposito (8 points), and Chris Esposito (5 points, 4 rebounds) all played well in the win.

Pentucket made a quick start stand up, dispatching of Amesbury, 57-52 to win its first Cape Ann League contest of the season. The Indians closed to within four in the late stages but junior Taylor Beaton hit all four of his free throws to preserve the victory. John Piccolomini paced the Sachems (4-14) with a career-high 12 points.

Pentucket ended its nine-game losing streak as John Piccolomini and Joe Casey led the Sachems with 12 points and 11 points, respectively.

Bill Medvitz led the Indians with 20 points, Tyler Lay had 14 points, and Steve Serwon had 11 points and 18 rebounds.

Not since the first two games of the year has Newburyport put together a winning streak, however, after a stout defensive effort in the third quarter holding to Assabet to only four points the Clippers walked away with their second straight win.

It was smooth sailing for Pentucket over Newburyport as Erin McNamara (15 points, 8 assists), Kirsten Daamen (14 points, 11 rebounds), and Andi Attenasio (10 points, 6 rebounds) helped the Sachems to victory. Lindsey Tomasz led the Clippers in scoring with 12 points.

After an unbelievable 34-point performance by Jaymie Spears, in addition to five steals and six assists, Georgetown tied a school record for wins with 14 in a season. The Royals survived a tough Manchester Essex team that nearly climbed all the way back from a 10-point lead inside the final two minutes. However, with a big fourth quarter effort by Julio Colon (7 points in the quarter, 11 overall), Georgetown survived.

The Georgetown Royals (13-3) were able to defeat the Pentucket Sachems (3-13) at home last night, 52-38. The Royals were led by Jaymie Spears (19 points), Mike Messman (8 points; all in the first half), Joe Esposito (9 points, 6 assists), and Julio Colon (4 points, 12 rebounds).