IPSWICH — In a thrilling Cape Ann League matchup between the Ipswich Tigers and the reigning Division 4 state champion Georgetown Royals, this was a game where every second mattered, as the Royals eked out a 61–55 boys basketball win.

After being down 17 points early in the third quarter, it would’ve been easy for the Tigers to hang their heads and accept defeat, but Ipswich head coach Alan Laroche made sure that wasn’t the case.

Led on the back of junior guard Rex Satter (14 points and five rebounds), the Tigers picked up the pace on both sides of the ball and created many turnovers, leading to quick transition buckets to eventually tie the game at 55 apiece.

However, the Royals’ defense had had enough and, through the final minute, was relentless— especially when Ipswich was trying to

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