HAWTHORNE DEFEATS LAKELAND 66-57!

Wanaque, N.J…. Junior Dallas Hoffman(far right) scored 24 points and Senior Kendale Butler (right)scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead Hawthorne to a 66-57 win over Lakeland!

Hawthorne led at the half 38-27, but a big 3rd quarter from Lakeland led by Senior Boris Beric and Junior Nick Minnett as they took a 49-47 lead at the end of the 3rd! Sophomore T.J. Palmer put Hawthorne back a head 50-49 to start the final quarter on a “triple”, but Beric made 6 straight points to give Lakeland a 55-50 lead! Hawthorne took over from there as they went on a 16-2 run to finish the contest as Butler, Hoffman, Junior Dan Rodriguez and Senior Ramon Mariano contributed to the scoring! Beric led Lakeland with 21 points and Minnett added 10!