It was only fitting the ball would end up in guard JaVelle McClary’s hands when the final buzzer sounded on Friendship Tech’s 59-48 Public Charter School Athletic Association championship win over Cesar Chavez on Saturday night.

McClary has waited his turn to run Friendship Tech’s offense, serving as a reserve on last year’s championship team. He was one of three seniors to return from that squad, and he was again patient this season with eight underclassmen teammates.

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