Daily Recap: Tuesday, February 5th

Boys Basketball:

St. Joes 54, Pascack Valley 50

After defeating Don Bosco on Sunday in the second round of the Jamboree, Pascack Valley drew St. Joes in the Quarterfinals.

It just so happens that the two teams also met on Tuesday night in a scheduled regular season game.

If this is any indication of what the game on Sunday is going to be like, then get the popcorn ready because these two teams will put on a show.

In the preview of the main event, St. Joes ousted Pascack Valley 54-50 in front of one of the biggest crowds the Indians have had so far this season.

The game started out well for Valley, who held a 12-8 lead after the opening quarter. They looked even better in the second, running their motion offense and scoring easy points because of it. At the half, Pascack Valley had a 24-16 lead.

It wasn’t until the third quarter where St. Joes got into a groove. They were entering the lane at will and when stopped, would kick out for open baseline jumpers. The Green Knights controlled the third as the score was tied at 36 after three.

During the deciding minutes of the game, it was St. Joes who were making plays. They took a 6-point lead early in the fourth and never looked back. Every time it looked as if the Indians would come back, St. Joes would answer. In the end, Pascack Valley fell 54-50 in what was a hard fought and entertaining game.

This is far from the worst thing that could happen for Pascack Valley. For one, they saved all of their offensive plays for Sunday when they play the Green Knights in the Jamboree. More importantly, they now know what to expect from St. Joes and can adjust accordingly.

Because of Valley hiding them offense, the game on Sunday will be played very differently.

Lets just hope it is just as entertaining.

Record: 10-9

Next Game: Thursday, February 7^th at 7 PM against Northern Highlands (Away)

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Girls Basketball:

Ramapo 44, Pascack Valley 43 (F/OT)

Pascack Valley lost a hard fought battle to Ramapo 44-43 in overtime on Tuesday afternoon.

The game was close throughout with each team accumulating 21 points at halftime.

Pascack Valley was able to make their move in the third quarter. They took good shots and made the majority of them. Going into the fourth, the Indians held a 5-point lead.

However, that lead would not last. Ramapo fought back to tie the game at 41 and send it into overtime.

In the overtime period, Ramapo was just a bit better and came out with the 44-43 win. 

Record: 12-8

Next Game: Thursday, February 7^th at 4 PM against Northern Highlands (Home) *CANCELLED*