Harmony falls to Dallas AAA Academy in 1A State Final Four

The El Paso Harmony Science Academy's cinderella run to the 1A State Championship was halted in this morning's State Semifinals, falling to Dallas AAA Academy 90-50. Harmony opened the game on a 11-0 run, but from there, it was all Stallions from Dallas AAA, who ended the first quarter on a 19-6 run, and led 42-24 at halftime, holding the Tigers from Harmony to just 7 points in the second quarter.

Harmony ends their magical run 26-4 overall, while Dallas AAA Academy (27-5) advances to play Mumford Saturday for the 1A State Championship.

Harmony was led by freshman guard Bryan Urrutia's 16 points, but on 6-17 shooting. Harmony shot 20-58 from the field for 34.5%. Ivan Gutierrez chipped in 13 points, while 7-2 freshman center Alfredo Rodriguez had 6 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks. Dallas AAA Academy forced 26 turnovers. The Stallions were led by Jeremiah Jefferson's 37 points. The Stallions attemped 88 shots in the game, making 35 for 39.8%.