UNCASVILLE – The Manchester boys basketball team won its first state championship since 1938, holding off New London, 77-74 in the Division II state final Sunday night..
Chance Clark scored 24 points to lead Manchester and Derrick Sheets added 20 points.
Cam Major hit his only shot, a 3-pointer, with 27 seconds left to give Manchester a 76-71 lead.
New London was led by DeShaun Phillips, who had 20 points and Jayvon Robinson, who had 12.