With little to no wiggle room, Tampa Freedom nosed past Bartow 61-54 in Florida boys basketball on February 21.
The Patriots drew first blood by forging a 16-10 margin over the Yellow Jackets after the first quarter.
Tampa Freedom opened a tight 29-21 gap over Bartow at the intermission.
The Patriots moved over the Yellow Jackets when the fourth quarter began 42-35.
The two squads was set up for a frantic finish when the fifth quarter began with a 61-54 tie.
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