Lourdes Boys Hang On To Win Friday Night Basketball Clash

MONTROSE, N.Y. - After a wild first half that saw the host Hendrick Hudson Sailors battle back from a 16-point deficit to tie the game seconds before halftime, it was the Warriors of Lourdes who held on to take a 66-57 victory Friday night at Hen Hud.

The Lourdes bench likes what it sees on the court. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

The Sailors bench cheers the team's big comeback in the second quarter. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Coach James Santoro talks to his team during a timeout. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

The Hen Hud bench celebrates as the team ties the game at 27-27 seconds before halftime - after trailing 19-3. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

James Anozie had a big game for the Warriors with 35 points. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Hen Hud coach Jordan Hirsch. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Fans cheer the action at Hen Hud Thursday night. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

An excited Hen Hud bench. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Hen Hud cheerleaders get the crowd involved. Photo Credit: *Skip Pearlman*

Skip Pearlman

12/19/2015 10:00 a.m.

In front of a packed and noisy house at Hen Hud, Lourdes got 35 points from a red-hot James Anozie, who dropped 16 in the third quarter alone. Nicky Marra led the Sailors with 21 points.

It was just the second loss in six games for Hen Hud. Lourdes improved to 1-1.

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