It was a game that went down to the wire between Liverpool and defending Class AA State Champion, Mount Vernon.

The Warriors (25-0) were able to stay undefeated on the season and advance to the state championship game in a 70-67 win. Alan Willmes led the way for Liverpool, scoring 21 points. Other contributions came from Charles Pride who scored 16, Nas Johnson added 12 and Noah Issakainen dropped 11 points. 

Liverpool will play Half Hollow Hills East in the Class AA boys basketball state championship game, Sunday at 2 pm in the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena.