GMC Hoops Game Notes–Sayreville vs. Ridge–Championship Game of Len Sepanak Tournament–Ridge HS–December 29, 2012

BASKING RIDGE, NJ–After visiting the Vaughn Stapleton Classic in Bridgewater, GMC Hoops got back on Route 287 North in the snow to Northern Somerset County and Ridge High School to see former Middlesex head coach, Brian Feath, and his Red Devils against Sayreville in the Championship of the 2012 Len Sepanak Tournament. Already leading 20-14 early in the second quarter, Ridge went on an 18-3 tear over a five minute span for a 38-17 lead. The Devils led 41-22 at the half, and by as many as 30 in the second half en route to a 76-56 win. Kevin Doolan was tournament MVP while Corey Taite and Jon Bracero earned All Tourney Honors for the Bombers. Below are some game notes from the action.

Second Quarter

6:20–arrive–Ridge leads 20-14.

6:00–RID–three pointer for a 23-14 lead.

5:45–RID–scores on easy layup for a 25-14 lead.

5:00–SAY–Malik Pressley scores for a 25-16 RID lead.

4:07–SAY–after three pointer by RID for a 28-16 lead.  Chris Henderson is fouled for  SAY, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 28-17 RID lead.

3:07–RID–Morris fouled on floor.

1:45–RID–on a 10-0 run including threes by Kevin Doolan and Matt Gerrity for a 38-17 lead.

1:01–SAY–Brian Rubio–fouled–makes both FTs for a 38-19 RID lead.

29.2–SAY–Corey Taite knocks down a three for a 38-22 RID lead.

10.0–RID–Eric Klacik–nets three pointer from left wing for a 41-22 lead.

RID leads 41-22 at the half.


Third Quarter

7:30–SAY–Justin Luna–three pointer from top of the key for a 41-25 RID led.

7:05–RID–Kevin Doolan–fouled on layup by Taite–makes bonus FT for a 44-25 lead.

6:27–SAY–Justin Luna–hits three pointer for a 44-28 RID lead.

6:00–RID–Hugh Morris–called for foul.

4:59–RID–Doolan scores for a 46-28 lead.

3:06–SAY–Tom Scavone–three pointer from right side.

0:00–RID–ends quarter with a 16-6 run including threes by Doolan at the 4:27, 2:51, and 1:30 marks, and layups by Ryan Byrnes for a 62-34 lead.


Fourth Quarter

7:42–RID–Jake Mahon hits three pointer from left wing for a 65-34 lead.

7:38–RID–deflects pass from Taite to Pressley out of bounds.

7:27–SAY–Luna hits three from right side of the key for a 65-37 lead.

6:46–OFF–timeout–Hugh Morris goes down–apparently hurt his ankle.

6:23–RID–Mahon fouled–misses both FTs.

6:00–SAY–Luna fouled on floor.

5:51–RID–Doolan scores layup as he is fouled for a 67-37 lead.

5:37–SAY–Scavone–three point play for a 67-40 RID lead.

5:29–RID–Byrnes layup for a 69-40 lead.

4:59–RID–Doolan swipes steal, and goes in for layup for a 71-40 lead.

4:40–SAY–Luna fouled by Byrnes (4th)–makes both FTs for a 71-42 lead.

4:10–SAY–Scavone dribbles in from right side for floater, and a 71-44 RID lead.

3:47–SAY–fouled–makes both FTs for a 71-46 RID lead.

2:15–RID–three pointer for a 74-46 lead.

1:56–RID–Byrnes fouled–makes both FTs for a 76-46 lead.

1:46–SAY–Scavone–fouled–makes both FTs for a 76-48 RID lead.

1:41–SAY–Scavone draws charge.

1:26–SAY–Brian Gay–fouled as he scores for a three point play, and a 76-51 RID lead.

56.9–RID–fouled–missed both FTs.

38.5–SAY–Donald Johnson hits three from left wing for a 76-54 RID lead.

0.0–SAY–Mohammad Najjar–layup beats buzzer for a 76-56 RID win.