PERTH AMBOY, NJ–On Wednesday night, GMC Hoops traveled over to Perth Amboy Tech High School to see the Patriots take on Highland Park in a GMC Gold Clash. Led by Kyrie Byers, who pumped in 26 points including 7 three pointers, Amboy Tech jumped out to a 45-15 lead early in the third quarter and then coasted to a 57-39 victory. Teammate Pedro Gonzalez chipped in with 12 points while Eric Negro added 9 for the winners. Naeem Ghee led Highland Park in defeat with 11 points while Nasir Boykins chipped in with 10 and Matt Ambrosio added 8. Below are game notes from the action:
First Quarter
5:30–Arrive with Amboy Tech up 6-0.
3:00–Amboy Tech now up 11-2 after a three and a layup from the left side by Pedro Gonzalez. Kyrie Byers already has three treys.
1:41 left in the first quarter and Amboy Tech now leads Highland Park 17-4 after a three from the right wing by Kyrie Byers.
0:00–First quarter just ended with Perth Amboy Tech leading Highland Park, 17-6.
Second Quarter
5:31 left in the first half and Amboy Tech leads 19-10 after a layup by Pedro Gonzalez off a nice feed by Kyrie Byers.
3:47 left in the first half and Amboy Tech now leads 24-12 after a jumper by Kyrie Byers.
1:54 left in the first half and Amboy Tech leads 31-15 after a nifty move into the paint for a layup by Kyle Gregory.
0:00–Game has just gone to the half with Perth Amboy Tech leading Highland Park, 35-15. Highland Park first half scoring: Naeem Ghee leads the Owls with 5 points while Noah Pointer chipped in with 4. Perth Amboy Tech first half scoring. Kyrie Byers leads the Patriots with 17 points including 5 threes. Pedro Gonzalez chipped in with 10 including two treys. Perth Amboy Tech outscored Highland Park by a 21-0 margin from beyond the arc in 1st half. Javon Fisher also had a dunk for Amboy Tech.
Third Quarter
5:37 left in the third and HP calls time after another three by Kyrie Byers gives Amboy Tech a 40-15 lead.
4:00–Amboy Tech now up 45-15 after another three by Byers.
0:00–End of the third quarter and Amboy Tech leads 47-24 after a 9-2 HP run including this bucket by Noah Pointer.
Fourth Quarter
2:30–HP–has scored 10 of the last 15 points including several scores by Nasir Boykins to close the gap to 52-34.
50.8 seconds left in the game and Amboy Tech leads 57-35 after Kyrie Byers 7th three of the game. Amboy Tech on a 5-1 run.
0:00–Game just ended with Amboy Tech defeating Highland Park, 57-39. Perth Amboy Tech scoring for the game against Highland Park. Kyrie Byers finished with 27 while Pedro Gonzalez chipped in with 12 and Eric Negro added 9. Highland Park’s scoring for the game against Amboy Tech. Naeem Gee led the way with 11 points while Nasir Boykins chipped in with 10 and Matt Ambrosio added 8. Perth Amboy Tech outscored Highland Park by a margin of 27-0 from beyond the arc. Highland Park ended the game on a 24-12 surge over the last 12 minutes or so.