LOWELL — Outscored, 21-10, in the third quarter of a ferocious, up-tempo Division 4 state final, the Georgetown boys’ basketball team was in need of a spark. Almost as soon as the Royals broke huddle to play the final eight minutes, one player stepped forward.

Find out how to watch the Division 4 boys basketball state championship game between Monument Mountain and Georgetown on Saturday.

Thanks to one junior’s hot shooting from downtown and some timely defense down the stretch as a team, Georgetown won its first state title at Tsongas Center on Saturday afternoon. No. 6

Matt Torgensen ('22) had a profound impact on changing the culture. His passing in July, along with the father of head coach Josh Keilty in October, has reinforced the Royals' commitment, and perseverance.

The Royals held off a ferocious comeback attempt from Monument Mountain to win their first state title in program history.