Benet Academy junior Ava Mersinger hits the floor to help Benet Academy girls basketball steal a win over Bolingbrook. This play is presented by Trunnell Insurance.
Ava Mersinger dives to make a clutch steal
Benet Academy girls basketball was in a tough battle with Bolingbrook in the 4A sectional semifinals. Junior Ava Mersinger proved that she was willing to leave it all on the line to secure the victory by diving for a loose ball, securing a key steal, while clinging to a 49-48 lead with less than 30 seconds to play.
The Redwings and Mersinger were able to advance to the sectional championship with another defensive stop in the final seconds to hold off the Raiders, with Mersinger taking home some floor burns and the NSW Play of the Week!
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