CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) -- Steadman Ford hit a 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds to play to keep Notre Dame's season alive with a 41-38 win over visiting Chattanooga Christian in the opening round of the District 7-AA Tournament on Monday night.
Ford's shot assures the Fighting Irish of at least two more games after clinching a spot in next week's regional tournament as a top-four finisher in the district. Notre Dame will play at 7-AA's top seed, Sequatchie County, on Thursday night in the district tournament semis.
The Chargers rallied from nine points down in the game's final five minutes to pull even at 38-38 on Drew Thomas' three-pointer with nine seconds left. Notre Dame had a timeout remaining, but chose not to use it before Ford's game-winner.
Kywaun Davenport led the Irish with 10 points, while Shelden Brogden, Clay Heltzel and Ford each had with nine.
Clark Marshall finished with 16 points to lead the Chargers, who end the season with a 14-14 overall mark.
Other high school basketball scores from Monday night:
Boys
Notre Dame 41, Chattanooga Christian 38 (District 7-AA Tournament)
Dade County 77, North Murray 54 (Georgia 7-AA Sub-Region Championship)
Calhoun 56, Gordon Central 39 (Georgia 7-AA Sub-Region Consolation)
Ridgeland 61, Murray County 57 (Georgia Region 7-AAA Tournament)
Ringgold 63, Gilmer County 61 (Georgia Region 7-AAA Tournament)
Cedartown 47, Heritage 42 (Georgia Region 7-AAA Tournament)
Pickens 77, Southeast Whitfield 56 (Georgia Region 7-AAA Tournament)
Rhea County 41, Sequoyah 39
Girls
Notre Dame 32, Chattanooga Christian 28 (District 7-AA Tournament)
Bledsoe County 64, Signal Mountain 43 (District 7-AA Tournament)
Calhoun 38, Dade County 35 (Georgia 7-AA Sub-Region Championship)
Sonoraville 43, North Murray 29 (Georgia 7-AA Sub-Region Consolation)
Cleveland 43, Polk County 37
Sequoyah 45, Rhea County 39
