5A Quarterfinals: No. 2 Cleveland Escapes No. 10 Carlsbad in Thriller, 54-53
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In one of the best games of the day at The Pit, No. 2 Cleveland survived a furious effort from No. 10 Carlsbad, holding off the Cavemen in the final seconds to advance to the Class 5A semifinals. A late defensive stand sealed a dramatic 54-53 win for the Storm.