HUNTSVILLE – Opportunity knocked throughout a series-deciding third game of the Class 2A Division II state semifinal for Burton to take a lead and see state dreams come true.<\/p>\n
No clutch hit came for the Panthers. Meanwhile, Overton needed just one big chance late to break the game open and pave its path to the state championship game.<\/p>\n
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