With a playoff game on the line, the Overbrook Rams rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They strolled past the Lions with points to spare, taking the game 45-26. Given Overbrook's advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while Gloucester City is ranked 272nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Gloucester City saw an underclassman step up: Keegan Cohan scored 11 points along with two steals. Michael Light was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Gloucester City struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Overbrook is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season. As for Gloucester City, their loss dropped their record down to 15-13.
Overbrook will take on Cinnaminson at TBD on Monday. Gloucester City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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