HUGE THIRD QUARTER HELPS EAGLES TO VICTORY

Rebounding from a lackluster first half, the Eagles scored 22 points in the third quarter to help them defeat cross-town foe Mater Dei, 46-31.

It was a slow game in the first half, with a 19-10 Eagles advantage at halftime. South cam out on fire offensively in the third quarter thanks to the guard combination of Garret Thiel and Pete Clabby, and went on a 22-7 run in the quarter.

The starters were able to get some rest in the fourth quarter and let their teammates finish off the win.

Thiel led all scorers with 18, while Clabby knocked down 11. Mater Dei’s Chris Jeter scored all of his team-high 14 points in the fourth quarter. Mike Gallo chipped in 7 while Glen Holk netted 6 points.

The Eagles will host Toms River North, who holds a 17-3 record. The game will be a key game for both teams for seeding purposes in the Shore Conference Tournament. When these two teams met last year, Thiel's three-point buzzer beater gave the Eagles a one point victory.