NEW CASTLE, Ind. — The memory is crystal clear in Brian Klein's mind, the moment that crushed Blue River boys basketball's 2020-21 sectional title hopes.
The Vikings were hanging on. Center Brevin Hallatt spraining his MCL in the first half allowed Seton Catholic big man Jake Moynihan to spark a Cardinals comeback. Yet Blue River led 45-44 with 30 seconds left before Mason Harvey swished a triple from the left corner.
49-47, a final score Klein and his players won't soon forget.
"I felt like we gave it away," Klein said. "It was extra hard because it turned out to be my son's last game, and the adversity he had gone through .