GMC Hoops Slideshow–February 28, 2013–Middletown North @ Woodbridge–CJ Group III Playoffs

Here is a slideshow from photos taken of the action between 10th seeded Middletown North and 2nd seeded Woodbridge in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 Central Jersey Group III State Tournament. Middletown North jumped out to a 23-8 lead and never looked back in a 79-69 victory. The Lions outscored the Barrons by a margin of 33-15 from long distance, and shot a blistering 60 percent form the field while limiting Woodbridge to just 41 percent.

Five different Middletown North players scored in double figures led by Cody Thompson, who scored a game high 22 points. Mike Barber chipped in with 18 points. Will Boman added 13 points while reserve Ian Wyckoff and John Dini contributed with 12 and 10 points respectively. Woodbridge had four players score double figures led by Zahneer Shuler with 21 points. Duquan Bailey chipped in with 17 while Jared Pearson and Jaheem Jackson added 13 and 11 respectively. Middletown North shot 65 percent alone in the first half while Woodbridge was limited to just 36 percent. The Lions were 11 of 18 from beyond the arc in the contest while Woodbridge was only 5 of 23.