Teaneck, St. Anthony, Rutgers Prep,The Hun and St. Benedicts Prevail In HoopGroup Tip Off!

    West Orange, N.J…….. The second day of the HoopGroup Tipoff Showcase took a big turn as the one unexpected win came from Rutgers Prep, who over took the much talked about Hudson Catholic team as they came from 17 points down in the first half to pull off a 44-43 win! Senior Mike Klinger scored 15 points including the game deciding free throws and Senior Greg Grippo added 12 points as the Argonauts played with a nothing to lose attitude and found a way to win! Junior Mike Young finished with 9 points and 10 boards, Junior Reggie Cameron scored 9 points with 9 rebounds and Senior Grant Ellis added 9 points on 3″ triples” for Hudson Catholic who never got anyone to step up late in the contest! In the best game by an individual, Senior Chris Jones put his team on his shoulders and Teaneck rode him home in their tough 53-49 win over St. Joseph of Metuchen! Jones(pictured) scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Junior Joel Hernandez made a crucial 4 point play knocking down a”triple” and getting fouled on the play to put Teaneck up three and Junior Shakir Lindsey iced it with 4 free throws late! Temple commit Quentin DeCosey scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Freshman Carl Towns finished with 15 points and 10 boards! St. Anthony Senior Jerome Frink scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and U.C.L.A. commit Kyle Anderson scored 14 points and 8 boards as they overcame a game Trenton Catholic team 53-33! Freshman Malachi Richardson led Trenton Catholic with 12 points! Junior guard Tyler Ennis scored 17 points and 5 thefts as St. Benedicts won handily over Roselle Catholic 70-48! The Hun School outpaced Paramus Catholic 58-41 as Senior Bo McKinley scored 16 points, Senior Will Kelly added 10 points,6 rebounds and 6 blocks and Senior Rashid Epps scored 12 points! Freshman Marquel Sheffield led Paramus Catholic with 16 points and Sophomore Jalen Hernandez added 12!