Avondale all but erased Oxford's early 15-point lead by the end of the third, tying it up less than a minute into the final quarter, and holding on to win, 60-56, winning the OAA Blue title outright, refusing to share their crown.
The host Lake Orion Dragons built a commanding lead in the first half and rolled to a 51-27 win over the Oxford Wildcats in the boys basketball opener for both teams.