BEL AIR, Md. - The No. 5 Harford men's basketbal team (15-13) reached the MD JUCO Championship game for the first time in program history with a 76-63 victory over No. 9 CCBC Catonsville. The Fighting Owls shot 45.5 percent fom the floor in the win.

Freshman reserve center George Cooke had another big game, staking his claim for All-Tournament Team honors with a career-best seven blocked shots and seven rebounds. He altered numerous other shots as he controlled the paint for the Fighting Owls. He blocked five shots on Friday.

Colby Giacubeno led all scorers with 23 points including a pair of clutch 3-pointers that put the game out of reach in the final few minutes. Dimitrious Jelen-Joy added 18 points and a team-best eight rebounds.

The Fighting Owls will face No. 2 Hagersotwn on Sunday at 2 p.m. for the MD JUCO Championship. For tickets, click here.