GMC Hoops Slideshow–March 20, 2014–#3 Roselle Catholic vs. #2 Newark East Side–T of C Semis

Here is a slideshow from photos taken of the action in the 2014 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions Semifinal between third seeded Roselle Catholic and second seeded Newark East Side. Trailing 39-32 entering the fourth quarter, the Red Raiders from East Side outscored the defending T of C champs by a margin of 14-6 including a pivotal 7-0 run to tie the score at 41-41 with 4:49 left. After RC retook the lead a couple of times, NES then got two free throws by Ahmad Harrison with 1:05 left to tie it at 45-45, and then the game winning free throw from Seton Hall bound Ismael Sanogo with 1.6 seconds left for the 46-45 win. Akbar Hoffman led the Raiders with 13 points while Sanogo chipped in with 11. Matt Bullock led the Lions in a losing cause with a game high 14 points while Asante Gist chipped in with 13 points. Newark East Side advanced to the T of C final for the first time in school history.