Daily Recap: Tuesday, February 12th

Basketball took headlines on Tuesday as Pascack Valley took on Ridgewood.

Let’s see how each team fared.

Girls Basketball:

Pascack Valley 41, Ridgewood 38

After their loss in the County Tournament to Old Tappan, Pascack Valley still had plenty to play for and that started Tuesday night against Ridgewood.

The game started out competitive and would end that way. After the first, Pascack Valley was down 10-8, a position they couldn’t complain about.

During the second quarter, play continued to go back and forth with both teams making tough baskets. At the intermission, Valley still trailed by three but felt they were in a good position to win the game.

The third quarter was where the Indians made their mark. They outscored Ridgewood 12-4 in the third and took a 35-33 lead into the fourth.

Drama filled the final quarter. Lead changes were frequent and the play was intense. Valley was able to finally take a 41-38 lead with 42 seconds to play and held on by that same score.

This was a good win for a Valley team that still has the state tournament to play for. They must gain as much momentum as they can before that time arrives.

Record: 13-8

Next Game: Thursday, February 14^th at 4 PM against Paramus (Home)

Boys Basketball:

Pascack Valley 66, Ridgewood 56

After a tough loss to St. Joes on Sunday in the Quarterfinals of the Jamboree, some might have thought that Pascack Valley would not come to play on Tuesday night against Ridgewood.

Instead, the Indians came out focused and walked away with a 10 point win over a solid Ridgewood squad.

The game started out quick for both teams. They combined to score 32 points in the quarter. After 1, Pascack Valley held a 18-14 lead.

Valley continued their hot shooting in the second quarter. Ryan Onderdonk, who scored a game high 23 points, shot the lights out of the ball from downtown and gave the Indians a 34-22 lead at the half.

The Indians only extended their lead in the third, getting it up to 20 at one point. Although Ridgewood was able to make it close at the end, the Indians were able to hang on for a big bounce back victory.

With 10 points apiece, Seniors Kyle Schneider and Jamie Seymour helped out the Indians on the offensive end.

To make a run in the state tournament, this team needs to get on the right track.

I would say this was a pretty good start.

Record: 12-10

Next Game: Thursday, February 14^th at 7 PM against Paramus (Away)