Jefferson edges Hawthorne in the quarterfinals
| 12 Mar 2018 | 03:46
Jefferson's Cole Kandel handles the ball while covered by Hawthorne's T.J. Palmer in the third period.
Jefferson's Anthony Johnson raises the ball towards the hoop during a shot in the second period.
Jefferson's Nick Miller moves the ball in the second period. Miller scored four points.
Jefferson's Liam Whalen dribbles the ball while covered by Hawthorne's Shane Rooney.
OAK RIDGE — Steve Breeman led third-seeded Jefferson with 23 points in its 62-60 win over sixth-seeded Hawthorne on Thursday, March 1.
Joe Batelli added 10 points for the Falcons (18-9).
Dallas Hoffman scored 22 points for Hawthorne (17-8). T.J. Palmer scored 13 points. Shane Rooney and Danny Rodriguez each scored 10 points.
Jefferson went on to defeat Mahwah in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 Tournament, Semifinal Round on Saturday, March 3.
— Photos by George Leroy Hunter