Despite heavy coverage, Allison Cleary manages to make the shot.

Kelsey McDonald (right) manages to elude the Cougars' half-court press throughout the game.

Danielle O'Rourke looks for a teammate as she dribbles down court. Later in the game she hit a three-pointer to tie the score.

Kelly Whalen manages to sneak behind the Cougar defense for an open shot at the basket.

Allie Cleary uses a behind the back dribble to get around the Cougar defense. Kesley McDonald is behind her.

Kelly Whalen watches from the sidelines.

Kelsey McDonald scores in the closing second of the first half as Jackie Bailey waits for the rebound.

Allie Cleary goes under the defense for a score.

Christina Jordan gets in position to rebound a foul shot in the first half. The Cougars' six-foot center, Camaryn Buckner, is trying to box her out.

Kelly Whalen is trapped near the corner.

Lexi Thayer tries to score from underneath the basket in triple coverage. Lexi filled in for Alex Gagliano who was on the bench with three fouls.

Allie Cleary attempts an outside shot.

Lexi Thayer draws a crowd again.

Kelly Whalen reaches for a rebound in the second half.

Alex Gagliano gets ready to shoot. Gagliano scored Cornwall's first two baskets of the final quarter.

Allie Cleary eyes the basket in spite of the defender looming overhead.

Coach Chris Miller quietly disagrees with an official's call.

Assistant coach Bob LaPolla studies the action as Lexi Thayer tries to cool off.

Cornwall players hold hands and hope in the final minute of the game.

Buckner, the Cougars' six foot center, attempts the first of two foul shots in the final minute.

Danielle O'Rourke covers her face while the Cougars shoot.

A quiet Cornwall bench, moments after their run for the championship ended.

Girls cover their faces and sob as the loss sinks in. This was the last high school game for senior Christina Jordan (center). The other girls will be back next year.