Story and Photos by Dominic Baima

Grady Smitley found an opening near the free-throw line and nailed a field goal with 10.2 seconds remaining to lead Charleston to a 42-41 victory over Mahomet-Seymour in an Apollo Conference boys basketball game Friday at Baker Gym.

The Trojans are now 6-2 overall and 3-0 in the Apollo. Mahomet drops to 3-4, 1-2.

The Trojans prevented Mahomet from taking a clean shot in the final seconds.

“Crazy. Just a crazy, crazy team win,” CHS assistant coach AJ Alexander said. “I’m at a loss for words for everything else.”

Mahomet held the lead for the final minute until Smitley’s game-winning shot, but the game had remained close throughout. Mahomet held a 20-17 lead at halftime before Charleston tied the score at 38 entering the final quarter.

Senior Jaksen Braun scored a team-high 14 points while Caleb Oakley made four 3-pointers for 12.

Charleston made eight 3-pointers overall to Mahomet-Seymour’s one.

Up Next: The Trojans host Lincoln at Baker Gym on Friday.

Find more photos from this game here.

Charleston Senior Jaksen Braun shoots a basket on Tuesday during Charleston’s 42-41 win over Mahomet-Seymour. Braun scored 14 points in the game. (Photo/Dominic Baima)
Charleston Senior Grady Smitley drives towards the basket Tuesday during Charleston’s 42-41 win over Mahomet-Seymour. Smitley scored 7 points for the Trojans, including the two-pointer at 10.2 seconds left to give Charleston the win. (Photo/Dominic Baima)
Charleston Assistant Coach AJ Alexander calls out a play Tuesday at Baker Gym. Alexander served as acting head coach during Charleston’s win over Mahomet-Seymour. (Photo/Dominic Baima)
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CHARLESTON: Dunklin 0 0-0 0, Smitley 2 0-1 7, Pankey 0 0-0 0, Bonstetter 0 0-0 0, Sipes 0 0-0 0, Applegate 2 2-2 9, Becker 0 0-0 0, Pounds 0 0-0 0, Braun 3 2-4 14, Howell 0 0-0 0, Oakley 0 0-0 12, Foerster 0 0-0 0. 3-Pointers – Smitley 1, Applegate 1, Braun 2, Oakley 4.