HERSHEY, Pa. -- Free throws were the story in the PIAA Class AAA championship game Saturday.

Blackhawk was 17 of 17 from the line against Archbishop Wood; the Vikings were 4 of 12

And that was the difference as Blackhawk repeated as state champions by defeating Wood, 46-40. Blackhawk also beat Wood last year in the title game.

The Cougars took the lead just before halftime to go up 26-25 and never gave it back.

Aubree Brown led the Vikings (26-5) with 16 points while Baliey Greenberg added 10.