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Obama Academy advances to PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals
Naron Jackson's last-second putback seals the victory over Cathedral Prep
Mar. 11, 2026 at 3:04am
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In a close game, Naron Jackson of Obama Academy made a last-second putback shot to defeat Cathedral Prep and advance his team to the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals. Despite a tough night at the free throw line, Obama Academy was able to pull out the victory in the final seconds.
Why it matters
The PIAA Class 4A tournament is a highly competitive high school basketball championship, and Obama Academy's advancement to the quarterfinals is a significant achievement that showcases the talent and determination of the team and its players.
The details
With the game tied in the final seconds, Obama Academy's Eric James missed a shot, but teammate Naron Jackson was there for the putback to give his team the victory. James had struggled at the free throw line earlier in the game, but Jackson's clutch play in the final moments sealed the win for Obama Academy.
- The game took place on March 11, 2026.
The players
Naron Jackson
A player for Obama Academy who made the game-winning putback shot in the final seconds.
Eric James
A player for Obama Academy who struggled at the free throw line but had the missed shot that led to Jackson's game-winning putback.
Cathedral Prep
The opposing team that Obama Academy defeated to advance to the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals.
What’s next
Obama Academy will now face the winner of the matchup between Imhotep Charter and Neumann-Goretti in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals.
The takeaway
Obama Academy's victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to make clutch plays in high-pressure situations, which will be crucial as they continue their pursuit of the PIAA Class 4A championship.
