In front of a packed house at Cross Insurance Arena, the Eagles claim the Class AA championship.

Both teams struggle with their shooting in the first half before the Rams find just enough to earn their first Class AA state final berth.

The Eagles close out the second half on a slow but steady 30-9 run, and will play for the Class AA championship next Saturday.

The top-seeded Rams trail after the first quarter, but rally to earn a matchup with Scarborough for the Class AA South title Saturday night.

The second-seeded Red Storm make 9 of 10 3-pointers in the first half and easily get past No. 6 Thornton Academy, 73-55.

The Eagles are tested in a Class AA North semifinal but pull away in the fourth quarter for a 57-44 victory.

The Bulldogs are back to the Class AA North final after rallying from seven points down late in the fourth quarter.