SOMONAUK – When Newark’s desperation 3-point attempt on its final possession of regulation fell short, everybody in Somonauk’s gym thought the game was over and Indian Creek had won.

If Newark senior Brett Anderson’s 3 had hit any part of the rim, the game would’ve been over. If his shot had caught a piece of the backboard, the game would’ve been finished. Instead, it found all air, falling graciously into the hands of teammate Jack Clausel, who immediately tossed it up off the glass for a layup, tying the score just before the buzzer sounded.

But despite Newark’s fourth-quarter heroics, Indian Creek rallied in the extra period as center Garrison Govig hit one of two free throws with 9.6 seconds left to give the Timberwolves an exhilarating 58-57 victory in the Little Ten conference tournament semifinals.