New Jersey High School Basketball - Middle Township edges Hammonton
February 12, 2014: Hammonton, NJ 08037 The Middle Township Panthers (Cape May Court House, NJ) basketball nipped the host Hammonton Blue Devils (Hammonton, NJ), 41-36 in Wednesday's league test.
The Panthers (9-8) will now prepare for their test against St. Augustine Prep (Richland, NJ). The Hermits go into the Cape/Atlantic - National test with a 15-1 record. In their last test, St. Augustine Prep got by Bridgeton (Bridgeton, NJ), 79-42, in a league test.
The Blue Devils now own a 9-9 record. They play next when they host Bridgeton for a Cape/Atlantic - National test on Thursday, February 13. Hammonton will encounter a Bulldogs squad coming off a 79-42 league loss to St. Augustine Prep (Richland, NJ). The Bulldogs record now stands at 4-9.
First Quarter
Middle takes early lead behind Brook's 4 pts. & DiPeso{4 pts.} providing bench production!
Second Quarter
Middle adds to the lead by 5 pts. and go up 21-13 @ the half! "G" hits up with 5pts., however, he & Trai are in a little bit of foul trouble!
Third Quarter
The Blue Devils start their run as they crank it up and Middle turns it over. The Panthers settle down & survive the qtr. [26-22]
Fourth Quarter
Hammonton storms to take the lead, however, Middle responds for the victory! Greer, Bland & Brooks lead the way in the qtr.! Middle is over .500[9-8]