EAGLES GET REVENGE OVER 'STANGS

A double double by Garret Thiel and outstanding team defense helped the Eagles get revenge against Marlboro with a 47-34 win.

South dominated on the defensive end of the floor, holding the Mustangs to four points in each of the first two quarters. They worked the ball around slowly, however, and were up by only 11 at the half, with a score of 19-8.

The pace of the game picked up in the third quarter and the Eagles extended their lead to 13 as the final period began.

While Marlboro made attempted to make a run late, the Eagles turned them away to avenge a 56-51 loss at Marlboro on January 3.

Thiel recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds for his second double double of the season, the first of which came against Marlboro. Pete Clabby continued his senior season with another solid performance, scoring 10 points, including two three-pointers. Matt Callori and Will Low both added 6 points. The Eagles were able to hold the leading scorers for Marlboro, Zach Kutner and Cory Piskin, both to six points apiece.