Forte's 24 points lead Marcus over Travis, 56-52

AUSTIN, TX

Forte scored Marcus' first eight points, then put the game away in the final minute, making six consecutive free throws to preserve the lead. His last two with 11 seconds left came after Travis' Aaron Harrison made a 3-pointer to pull Travis within 54-52. Forte was named the game's most valuable player.

Lewisville Marcus (39-2) is just the fourth repeat champion in the 32 years of the 5A tournament.

Marcus Smart scored 15 points and Nick Banyard had 10 points and 13 rebounds for Marcus.

Andrew Harrison scored 23 points for Fort Bend Travis (36-4).

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