8th GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL THRILLER
The 8th grade Sleepy Hollow Basketball team (3-1) yesterday won 46-41 in an overtime thriller against Pearl River. It was a tight game from the beginning to end with neither team leading by more than 6 points at any one time. At the end of the 4th quarter and throughout the overtime period, the Horsemen established a full-court press which pressured the Pirates into 3 turnovers leading to 6 Horsemen points.
The story of the game was defense. In the first half, the Horsemen had a difficult time slowing down the Pirates. Ater some halftime adjustments, the Horsemen defense began to clamp down, which ultimately decided their fate.
Tommy Fahey led all scorers with 17 points. Ronny Rodriguez had 15, Harley Falasca 12, Frank Curanaj 7, Austin Siegel 2, Jack Centra 2, and Nick Vallo with 1.
The Horsemen will travel across the bridge again on Thursday to face Nanuet.
