GMC Hoops Slideshow–January 29, 2014–South Amboy @ South River–Gold Division Clash

Here is a slideshow from photos taken of the action between South Amboy and South River in a GMC Gold Clash in late January 2014. The third time would be the charm for the Rams. Riding a triple double by senior guard, Matt Martinez including 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, South River broke away from a close game in the first half with a 7-2 run including a three by D’Ondre Moore late in the second quarter to take a 33-28 lead at the intermission. Then, at the start of the second half, the Rams scored 7 of the first 12 points over the initial 2:15 of the third to take a 40-33 lead.

South River then outscored South Amboy by a margin of 16-12 the rest of the third including a three point play by Martinez to take a 56-45 lead heading into the fourth. In the final period, South Amboy drew to within nine on a layup by senior forward Joe Fruncillo with 6:03 remaining, but couldn’t get any closer as the Rams closed the game with a 24-19 showing for an 82-68 victory. South River had two other players that scored in double figures as Connor Devich turned in a solid effort with 20 points and 15 rebounds while Sean Darrar chipped in with 13.

The Guvs also had three players score in double figures, led by Fruncillo, who had a team high 19 points including 15 in the second half. Senior guard, Steve Herdman chipped in with 17 points while Dan Murphy added 15 in the loss. Tim Kales also contributed for South Amboy with 9 points while Moore pitched in for South River with 8 points. One of the big keys to the Rams victory was three point shooting. South River outscored South Amboy by a 21-6 margin from beyond the arc in the contest.