Ellsworth forward takes a charge to save the game

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With her team up by one point and only 6.7 seconds left in the game, Allie Bivins made the ultimate selfless play on defense, taking a charge that sealed the win for the Ellsworth Eagles over the Old Town Coyotes in a Class B North matchup. Bivins' gutsy play came at a cost, as she had to leave the game after getting shaken up, but it helped Ellsworth pull off the biggest upset of the tournament so far.

Why it matters

Bivins' willingness to put her body on the line for her team in a crucial moment exemplifies the kind of selfless, team-first mentality that can make the difference in close games. Her play also highlights the importance of strong defensive effort, even in the final seconds, in high-stakes tournament basketball.

The details

With the Eagles up by one point and the Coyotes inbounding the ball with 6.7 seconds left, Bivins positioned herself in the path of the Coyotes' drive to the hoop, took the charge, and got bowled over in the process. The gutsy play allowed Ellsworth to regain possession and hold on for the upset victory.

• With 6.7 seconds left in the game, Bivins took the game-saving charge.

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What’s next

The Ellsworth Eagles will advance to the next round of the Class B North tournament, where they will face an even tougher challenge as they continue their quest for a championship.