GMC Hoops Highlights–January 2, 2015–Highland Park @ Wardlaw–GMC Gold Clash

Here are highlights from the action in a Gold Division Clash between Highland Park and Wardlaw-Hartridge. Behind the shooting of guard, Luke Romeo, the Rams were able to break away from a 36-27 lead with an 9-6 run to take a 45-33 lead, and maintained that advantage for a 55-43 victory. Romeo netted four threes over the last 26 minutes of the contest including two early in the fourth quarter, and ended up with 12 points. Mike Newman also scored 12 points including six during an 8-4 stretch that helped Wardlaw take a 28-20 lead at the half. Nick Palko also scored a dozen for the Rams including 8 points down the stretch to help put the game away. John Pohopin chipped in with 10 points including a three at the beginning of the second that gave Wardlaw an 18-8 lead. Will Jacob-Perez led Highland Park with a game high 15 points while Will Chen chipped in with 10.