The Canisius boys basketball team held off a late rally from St. Francis, securing the program's third straight Class A Manhattan Cup Championships with a 57-53 win at Canisius College Wednesday night.
It's also the Crusaders seventh title in the last nine seasons.
St. Mary's of Lancaster defeated Nichols 64-61 to claim the Class B crown.
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Section VI Playoffs
Niagara Falls will return to Buff State on Saturday to defend it's AA title after knocking off top seeded Jamestown 58-48.
The Wolverines will square off against Lancaster at 8:45 in the AA championship. The Legends defeated Kenmore West 71-48.
Playing in his final high school game, senior James Rojas scored 22 points for the Red Raiders.
Niagara Falls was led in scoring by Tazaun Rose, who tallied 15.
A2 Semifinal
Amherst 57, Olean 53 F
Girls Section VI Playoffs
A1 Semifinals
Hamburg 41, Grand Island 34 F
Williamsville South 82, McKinley 42 F
B2 Semifinals
Wilson 60, Buffalo Arts 58 F
Medina 41, Olmsted 31 F
C2 Semifinals
Frewsburg 49, Holland 44 F
Randolph 61, Westfield 30 F