Class L Girls Final:
Capital Prep 69, Weaver 53

March 23, 2014

Capital Prep's Kiah Gillespie (15) drives against Weaver's defense.

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Beavers coach Wendell Williams directs from the sideline.

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Weaver fans had reason to celebrate in the early going.

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Weaver's captain Amanda Stewart grabs a rebound.

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Capital Prep coach Tammy Millsaps directs from the sideline.

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Prep's Kiah Gillespie (15) blocks a shot by Weaver's Alyssa Stewart in the second half.

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Capital Prep won its second straight state title; the Trailblazers won Class S in 2013.

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Capital Prep’s Taylor Williams (14) drives as Weaver ‘s Shaquana Edwards (5) defends during the first half.

Unbeaten No. 1 Capital Prep overcame a sluggish start and defeated Hartford rival Weaver 69-53 for the CIAC Class L girls basketball title March 22 at Mohegan Sun. It was one of eight finals covered LIVE by CPTV Sports and will be replayed several times in upcoming days (check broadcast schedule).

Sophomore Desiree Elmore had 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead Capital, which trailed 33-30 at halftime. Teammate Kiah Gillespie had 17 points and 15 rebounds for Capital, which outrebounded Weaver 58-42 and had 29 second-chance points to Weaver’s nine. Read the game story from The Hartford Courant’s Lori Riley here.