Haverford’s Caroline Dotsey celebrates after the Fords topped Conestoga to win the Central League title for the first time in 11 years. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group).
By Matt Smith
Twenty-seven seconds separated Haverford from its first Central League girls basketball championship in 11 years when Caroline Dotsey stood at the foul line with the Fords leading by one point Monday.
The senior forward made the first shot before Conestoga took a timeout in an attempt to ice the Fords’ outstanding senior forward.
In the midst of a dominating 23-point performance, Dotsey’s second free shot was short. Rian Dotsey, Caroline’s sophomore sister, jumped inside the lane, raised her arms and grabbed the rebound. In one motion Rian sent the ball back in the air and into the basket.
The Fords’ bench and every one of their fans in attendance at Harriton High erupted.
Rian Dotsey’s shot sealed No. 1 Haverford’s 41-37 win over second-seeded Conestoga for the Central League title. In addition to claiming their first league crown since 2012, the Fords (24-0) have tied a program record for consecutive victories.
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