Eastside may be peaking at just the right time. Led by the guard play of Karon Abraham and Bryant Lewis the Ghosts controlled an entertaining game who’s final score was not indicative of how close the contest was. Whenever a play was needed Abraham or Lewis provided. Both players scored 20 points while Abraham added 3assists,2 steals and a blocked shot and Lewis contributed 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Kennedy got an outstanding performance from

St.Joseph Highschool of Montvale used their experience to out duel an inexperience, but determined St. Peters Prep team 49-46 to advance to the  state quarterfinals of the Non public A against third ranked Pope John.  Kai Dominguez led St. Joe’s with 12 points while Marvin Fulmore(10pts),Hakeem Williams (9pts 3stls) and Joe Efese(8pts) all contributed to a team effort on both ends of the floor. 6’7 freshman Keith Lumpkin showed signs of why he has such a big upside in alot of people’s minds. Although he has played better,he finished with 8 points 7rebounds and 5blocked shots.

The object of the state playoffs is to survive and advance. Kennedy Highschool did just that as they overcame a 4 point deficit with 42 seconds left to get by Passaic County Tech 50-49 and again meet their crosstown rival Eastside highschool in the quarterfinals of the Group 4 state sectionals. Dwan Lighty’s free throw with 3 seconds left clinched the game for the Knights after a steal. Davian Plunkett(21pts,20rebs,5blks)) was a man among boys as he constantly made big plays, including a