Derrick Jones lets go of the ball after dunking on Philadelphia Electric and Technical Charter School in the first quarter of their Class AAA quarter final game at Archbishop Ryan High School, Friday. (Times Staff / JULIA WILKINSON)
By Matt Smith
Archbishop Carroll coach Paul Romanczuk did what any good coach would after a questionable decision was made by one of his players.
He took the blame.
The Patriots’ season came to a stunning finish Friday night at Archbishop Ryan. They fell to Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter, 52-51, in the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class AAA tournament.
Ernest Aflakpui, the Patriots’ 6-9 junior center, was whistled for a goaltending violation in the waning seconds to give Philadelphia Electrical a 52-49 advantage. Moments earlier, Devante Truitt nailed a pair of free throws to give Philadelphia Electrical the lead for good.
Following a Carroll timeout, the Patriots held the ball for the last shot.
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