The victory comes after the Indians out-rebounded Fairmont Senior by 25 on Friday in the semis.
The advantage on the boards resulted in a 14-2 advantage on second-chance points for Bridgeport.
The win avenges Bridgeport’s lone loss of the season, capping a 26-1 campaign.
Carter Zuliani led the charge on both the rebounding and scoring fronts for the Indians. He scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the win while Jack Spatatfore netted 12. Landon Sanders added 10.
Nitro, which finished 2-of-17 from downtown, never found a rhythm on offense, falling into 17-6 hole after a quarter and never finding their footing afterwards.
The Indians were hot from downtown by comparison, going 7-of-15 from 3 in the victory.
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Jalon Bailey, Shady Spring
Trae Cumberledge, Fairmont Senior
Landon Sanders, Bridgeport
Carter Zuliani, Bridgeport
Collin Crouch, Nitro
Anderson McDougal, Bridgeport
Ty Stepehens, Nitro
Phoenix Sickles, Bridgeport
