Basketball thrillers

Johnny Crudo driving to the hoop for RPC in their upset win.

Two thrilling Southern Downs basketball playoff games went down to the wire on Thursday night at WIRAC.

Sixth-seeded RPC upset The Hog Stars in overtime, winning 42 to 40 with Nelson leading the way with 16 points.

In the second wildcard playoff, Dream Team clinched victory with a last-second three-pointer, finishing 56 to 55.

Sam Wal led Dream Time in scoring with 25 points.

Tonight, RPC will face the top-seeded Panthers, while the second-seeded Giddy Gang will play against fourth-seeded Dream Team