Here are highlights from the final 14 minutes of action in South River JV’s win over South Amboy. South River got a three to end the third, and a couple free throws to start the fourth for a 34-28 lead before South Amboy went on an 11-2 spurt over a span of about three and a half minutes to take a 39-36 lead. South River battled back though with a layup at the 4:01 mark, and another one at the 2:38 mark for a 40-39 lead. Then, after the Junior Guvs tied the game with one of two from the line at the 2:05 mark, the Rams got another score for a 42-40 lead with 1:52 remaining in regulation.
The Junior Rams had a couple opportunities to put the game away, but couldn’t capitalize, and South Amboy managed to tie it at 42-42. on two free throws by Riley Rone with 30 seconds left. The Junior Guvs had a chance to win in regulation, but missed both free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining. In the extra session, South River drew first blood with a layup from the right low block at the 2:48 mark, and a three point play at the 2:13 mark for a 47-42 lead. South Amboy drew within two on a three point play at the 2:02 mark, but couldn’t get closer as South River made one of two from the line with 35 seconds left, and then both ends of the bonus with 1.0 seconds left for the 50-45 victory.