Burlingame boys basketball avenged a loss that ended their season last year by knocking off Clifton-Clyde in Clyde 47-41 on Monday in the first round of the 1aD1 playoffs.
The Bearcats held a 12-9 lead after one. Danny Cain beat the buzzer going into the to give Burlingame the 27-26 advantage. The Bearcats never trailed again and built 38-35 heading to the fourth.
Halftime adjustments were they key to the win for coach Stetson Carpenter.
Drake Skirvin had a game high 22 points and became the all time leading scorer in Burlingame history. Nahzir Austin added 15
Burlingame will look for more revenge as they advance to play at Bishop Seabury Academy, who beat them 63-61 earlier this season, on Saturday. The Kvoe.com/calendar will update with the next playoff games on the KVOE Family of Stations.
