Don Bosco Outlasts Hackensack 54-49

Hackensack:  In a hotly contested N.N.J.I.L. matchup, Don Bosco Prep outlasted Hackensack Highschool 54-49. The game was close from start to finish as  Prep had a 22-19 halftime and a 39-37 3rd quarter lead. The game was decided in a great 4th quarter that included 6 ties and 5 lead changes. The last tie at 47 with 1:01 left on a basket by Bosco super sophomore Vaughn Gray (12 pts.). On the next possesion Gray blocked and stole the ball resulting in 2 free throws to put Prep up 49-47 with 41 seconds left in the game. Bosco proceeded to make 5 out of 6 free throws to close the Comets out. Prep was led by Max Brewer’s 18 points, while Terik Bridgeman led Hackensack with 15 points and Alex George added 12.