A literal last-second shot helped T.C. Williams claim a boys basketball division title for the first time in more than decade.
The buzzer beater came Friday night as T.C. was tied 42-42 with West Potomac. Star senior TJ Horton received a quick pass and launched a shot from near the three-point line with just a second to go to clinch the win.
Fans stormed the court as T.C. captured its first Gunston District championship in more than 10 years.
More on the moment from social media:
🔥🏀 ICYMI: @TCWTitans Boys Basketball are the 2020 Gunston District Champs for the first time in over 10 years after their defeat of WestPo in a down-to-the-buzzer win Friday night. Watch the sweet ending to this game: https://t.co/xhMsEpwWkc#TitansRising
— Alexandria City Public Schools (@ACPSk12) February 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/VisionofGriffin/status/1231407543286738945
#ForTheWin #DistrictChampions pic.twitter.com/CX0kzvkX1z
— T.C. Williams H.S. Football Boosters (@TCTitanFootball) February 22, 2020
Congratulations! 🏀 pic.twitter.com/aDPuqycM6B
— ACHS Titan BBall (@ACHSHoops) February 22, 2020
The boys are not the only T.C. team seeking playoff glory this season. The girls basketball team will be hosting a first round game against Fairfax High School in the regional tournament tonight.
Big Day for Athletics here at TC. Spring Sports Start (Schedule to re-posted shortly) and our Girls Basketball Team host the First Round of the Regional Basketball Tournament. Good Luck to all. pic.twitter.com/eYkwMlW3HF
— TCW Sports (@TCWSports) February 24, 2020
APD Launches Safety Campaign for Officers — “Commuters often hear about the importance of safety on the road, but a new police program in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks to help officers keep themselves out of harm’s way on the road. Through its newly-launched, 12-month ‘Safety First — Every Shift, Every Call’ campaign, Alexandria police will provide officers with monthly safety tips throughout 2020 on topics like safe driving tactics, traffic stops and driving while fatigued.” [WTOP]
Drug Take-Back Day Coming Soon — “Alexandria encourages residents to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those prescribed by veterinarians, during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. A special collection will take place on January 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., although medications may also be taken year-round to one of the permanent drop box locations.” [City of Alexandria]
High School Basketball Team Eyes Playoffs — “Last year, the St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes boys’ varsity basketball team won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state tournament for the first time since 1990. This year, they’re going for a repeat.” [Alexandria Times]
Al’s Donating in Honor of Anniversary — “Al’s Steak House, 1504 Mount Vernon Avenue, is celebrating 65 years as the ‘King of Cheesesteaks’ by giving back. To celebrate the milestone, Al’s is donating 65 cents for every sub sold during the month of January to Community Lodgings.” [Zebra]
