WEST ORANGE, NJ–Below are the game notes from the fourth game of the final day at the 2011 Hoop Group Tip-Off Classic from West Orange High School. St. Anthony’s got a double-double performance of 15 points and 10 rebounds from Jerome Frink while Kyle Anderson chipped in with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal to defeat Trenton Catholic, 53-33.
First Quarter
4:00–St. Anthony’s jumps out to a 6-0 lead. Â Both teams playing solid defense. Â
0:00–Trenton Catholic gets on the board, but the Friars still finish with a 6-5 edge over the last half of the period for a 12-5 lead heading into the second.
Second Quarter
St. Anthony’s continues to shut down Trenton Catholic with a 16-3 tear for much of the period to take a commanding 28-8 lead before the Iron Mikes hit a three pointer to close the gap to 28-11 at the half.
Third Quarter
St. Anthony’s reserves see some action with both Kyle Anderson and Jerome Frink on the bench for significant stretches of the period. Â Trailing 36-14 early on the period, Trenton Catholic takes advantage with a 13-0 run that includes a three pointer from the right wing, a three point play, and two free throws to pull within single digits again at 36-27. Â The Friars would settle down though with two of the final three points of the quarter for a 38-28 lead heading into the fourth.
Fourth Quarter
3:01–St. Anthony’s timeout–The Friars have reasserted themselves with a 9-0 spurt to open the period, and an 11-1 tear that included Anderson’s first points of the second half, and a key offensive rebound and putback attempt off a missed foul shot from Anderson by Frink that drew a foul and resulted in two free throws. Â Hallice Cooke connected on a three pointer from the right wing to essentially put the game out of reach.
1:58–Trenton Catholic–gets its first points of the quarter on a three point play by Brandon Taylor for a 49-31 St. Anthony’s lead.
0:00–St. Anthony’s–closes the game with four of the final six points including two free throws by Anderson and a layup by Cooke for the 53-33 win.
Players of the Game
Malachi Richardson–TCA–12 points.
Jerome Frink–St. Anthony’s–15 points and 10 rebounds.