Hoosac Valley (22-3) repeated as state champion thanks to a 42-point second half, outscoring Renaissance in the fourth quarter, 25-14 to win 64-57. Aggression played a major role in the first two quarters, in which Renaissance had one player, sophomore Zh’Nai Wallace, ejected after two technicals. The second half continued with the same narrative, and it was the demise for Renaissance. Read more here.
Hoosac Valley captain Ashlyn Lesure celebrates with the trophy and her teammates.Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
Hoosac Valley players collapse in joy after beating Renaissance for the Division 5 girls' basketball title.Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
Hoosac Valley's Maryn Cappiello (left), Emma Meczywor (center), and Izabela Tart (right) celebrate as they pull ahead in the fourth quarter. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
Renaissance's J'Dore Reese drives to the hoop as Hoosac Valley's Sophia Wilson defends.Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
Renaissance's Zi'Yan Wallace (right) and Hoosac Valley's Genevieve Lagess (left) compete for a rebound.Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe