Last-second swish sends Smyrna to title game

Smyrna head coach Andrew Mears gestures to his team in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Robert Wiley shoots between Salesianum's Jackson Conkey (left) and Ethan Hinds in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Brett O'Hara (left) and Smyrna's Cole Matthews turn for a loose ball in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum head coach Taylor Trevisan works with his team in Smyrna's 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Devin DeMoe gets rid of the ball as Salesianum's Joe Montooth closes in during the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Elijah Credle heads to the defensive end after draining a first half three-pointer in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Justin Molen celebrates a three-pointer in Smyrna's 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Dariyon Williams hits the floor under teammate Ethan Hinds and Smyrna's Devin DeMoe in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Robert Wiley reacts to a foul call in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Rasheen Caulk (left) drives against Smyrna's Elijah Credle in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Jackson Conkey (left) looks to the basket past Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Elijah Credle (left) loses his footing after contact with Salesianum's Rasheen Caulk in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Cole Matthews (left) goes flying after colliding with Salesianum's Brett O'Hara in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Justin Molen (left) defends as Smyrna's Elisha Gregory moves for the net in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

The Sals bench tries to help the referee on an out-of-bounds call in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Rasheen Caulk (15) is fouled by Smyrna's Elijah Credle (center) in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Dariyon Williams (24) reacts to a foul call as Ethan Hinds looks on in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Brett O'Hara flings the ball over his head to a teammate to save it in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Yamir Knight celebrates a foul call as Salesianum's Rasheen Caulk (15) has an opposite reaction in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Robert Wiley (left) and Salesianum's Dariyon Williams vie for a possession in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako (left) and Salesianum's Justin Molen collide in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Yamir Knight cheers on his teammates in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Robert Wiley moves for the basket as Salesianum's Justin Molen defends in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Salesianum's Rasheen Caulk (left) and Elisha Gregory fight for the ball in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Majesti Carter gets a shot off through the Salesianum defense including Jackson Conkey (left) and Joe Montooth in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Majesti Carter hits a three-pointer to give his team a 42-40 lead in the final minute of the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Elisha Gregory cuts through Salesianum's (from left) Justin Molen, Joe Montooth and Dariyon Williams as he delivers a pass to set up the final score in the final seconds of the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako (12) goes to the net in the final seconds before getting his own rebound and getting sent to the free throw line for the winning basket in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako is mobbed and fouled by the Salesianum defense after getting his own rebound with less than a second to play in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako swishes the winning free-throw with less than a second on the clock in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna celebrates after the final buzzer in the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Olumuyiwa Salako is swarmed by his teammates after he hit a free throw in the final second to secure the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna players celebrate after the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Smyrna's Majesti Carter (11), who hit a crucial three-pointer in the final minute, is greeted by teammates after the Eagles' 43-42 win in a semifinal of the DIAA state tournament at Salesianum Thursday, March 11, 2021.