GMC Hoops Highlights–February 2, 2017–#5 Old Bridge @ J.P. Stevens–Red Division Clash

Here are highlights from J.P. Stevens upset win over fifth ranked Old Bridge on Groundhog Day 2017. GMC Hoops was out at J.P. Stevens High School in North Edison to see the Hawks in action against fifth ranked Old Bridge, and the Hawks executed their plan to perfection to gain an upset in overtime.

Stevens jumped out to an early 5-0 lead on a layup and then a three point play from Javon Scott (9 points). However, Old Bridge took over with a 12-0 run that included threes from Will Osvald (11 points) and Rich Calandrino (8 points) as well as layups by Osvald, Kyle Parris (6 points), and Julius Belton for a seven point lead.

Osvald and J.P. Stevens’ Elisha Smith exchanged treys for a 15-8 Old Bridge lead late in the first half before the Hawks turned the game around with a 16-9 showing the rest of the way including threes by Tyrese Conover (11 points) and Rohan Rao to tie the game and force overtime.

In the extra session, the Hawks took the lead for good on a floater by Conover with 3:15 to play, and then Conover made a pair of free throws while Scott added one of two from the line for a 29-24 lead. From there, Old Bridge couldn’t get closer than three points as the Hawks hung on for the hard fought, 32-29 victory.