Oak Hill Academy survives upset scare from Miller Grove at Dick’s Nationals

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Oak Hill Academy checks in at No. 2 as it bids for first Dick's Nationals crown.

After seeing Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals nemesis Montverde Academy (Fla.) bounced in Friday's first semifinal, No. 2 Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) had to like the way the bracket was taking shape in New York City.

But the Warriors didn't get a pass from Georgia AAAAA state champion Miller Grove (Lithonia), who fought, scrapped and clawed to the bitter end in a 47-46 victory for Oak Hill Academy (44-1).

The Warriors will meet No. 10 La Lumiere (LaPorte, Ind.) in Saturday's final at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast by ESPN at 12 p.m. EST.

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All-American candidate Lindell Wigginton (12 points), Matt Coleman (11), Braxton Key (10) and Khadim Sy (10) all finished in double figures for Oak Hill Academy.

The Warriors led 14-6 after one quarter and pushed it to as many as 12 early in the second quarter before Miller Grove (31-3) rallied. The Wolverines led by five heading into the final eight minutes of the contest.

For the second night in a row, it was UConn-bound McDonald's All-American Alterique Gilbert leading the way for Miller Grove. The 5-foot-11 point guard finished with a game-high 19 points.