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The Stamford JCC fifth-grade boys basketball team hung on to defeat a feisty Easton team, 34-31, Saturday. The lead changed hands five times in the second half of the spirited Fairfield County Youth Basketball League matchup.
Midway through the second quarter, Stamford went on a 9-0 run to pull away 17-6. After a timeout, Easton started a full-court press and nabbed three quick turnovers. Easton stormed back in the final four minutes, closing the half on a 12-0 run to take the lead 18-17. Both teams played at the top of their game in the second half, but Stamford got the crucial final basket.
Teddy Burke led Stamford with 20 points while Nathan Salm added seven. Though he did not get on the score sheet, Ephraim Zucker was a standout dribbling and passing. He led the team in assists, helping on almost every Stamford scoring play. Easton's Will Cussick had a game high 22 points.
The win was the second nail-biter in a row for Stamford JCC, which beat Brookfield last week by one point.
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