Marrero’s defense saves day for Academy Park with 54-50 win

Springfield’s #24 Brian Ward goes up for two in last night’s tough loss to Academy Park. Photo by: Delcohoops/Mike Mayer

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Tahriq Marrero scored 18 points, but his biggest contribution came on the defensive end in crunch time.

The Academy Park senior made two steals in the waning moments to help the Knights claim a 54-50 non league boys basketball win over Springfield.

Derrick Northern added 17 points in the victory. Academy Park’s press led to turnovers and six straight points in the fourth quarter. The Knights also delivered at the free-throw line down the stretch.

Cole Rhodes had a stellar outing for the Cougars, leading all players with 22 points. Freshman Michael Hoey chipped in with 10 points and six assists, while Brian Ward paired 10 points with five rebounds.

Andrew Kauffman interviews Freshman starter, Michael Hoey, after last night’s game. Photo by: Delcohoops/Mike Mayer

In other non league action:

RIDLEY 63, CHICHESTER 60>> The host Green Raiders (5-3) overcame a 14-point deficit due in large part to the performance of senior Josh Howard, who tallied 16 of his game high 23 points in the second half. Howard dialed up five shots from long distance.

Ramir McDowell paced the Eagles with 18 points and Josh Hankins added 17.

COLLEGIUM CHARTER 62, INTERBORO 34 >>

Connor Hughes registered seven points, six rebounds and two assists for the Bucs, who were outscored 34-12 in the second half. Freshman Abu Kamara also had seven points.

In the Ches-Mont League:

SUN VALLEY 48, KENNETT 38>> A 16-0 run in the second quarter spurred the host Vanguards to victory. Nick Gianokoplous led three players in double digits with 15 points. Billy Fisher contributed 12 points and Kenny Lazer finished with 11.

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