Acton-Boxborough Girls Basketball Boston Garden Bound
The Colonials beat DCL rivals L-S 44-41 in overtime to advance to the finals of the Division 1 North Sectional Tournament.
A ten point second half streak with her team trailing proved just the opening act for junior Elizabeth Belanger in the semifinals on Tuesday. After forcing a late free throw attempt to push extra time, A-B's leading scorer produced three late foul shots to beat DCL (Large) rivals No. 8 Lincoln-Sudbury 44-41 at Westford Academy and to put the No. 5 Colonials in the finals of the Division 1 North Sectional girl's basketball tournament. “We worked hard as a team and our potential has finally shown,” said Belanger. “I can not remember any team from A-B that has gone to play in the Garden. It is good to make history.” The Colonials will travel to the TD Banknorth Garden on Friday to play the winner of No. 2 Andover (22-1) versus No. 3 Central …
