The Vikings defeated the Elyria Catholic Panthers by a score of 52-45 during a DII sectional finals game on Saturday, Feb. 25.
The Vikings (10-14) shot 32 free throws, connecting on 24, which allowed them to turn around a 31-23 deficit midway through the third quarter.
The Panthers (14-6) pulled within 47-43 with 49 seconds to play in the game, but the Vikings scored five straight points — three from the line — to seal the win.