Monday, February 2, 2009

By Jack Cognetta
NJS.com Multimedia Coordinator

PARAMUS -- Palisades Park scored the first six points of the second half to take the lead for good on the way to a 57-51 win over Hasbrouck Heights in the opening round of the Bergen County Jamboree.

After a slow start, the Tigers, seeded No. 16, forged a 28-all tie at halftime and were up 39-32 heading into the final quarter before building a 15-point lead on the way to their 12th win in 13 games this season. Their reward for the first round victory is a shot at top-seeded Pascack Hills in next weekend's Round of 16.

John Lee Diaz led a balanced Pal Park offense with 15 points and was joined in double digits by Ive Pavin (14 points) and Aman Kumar (13 points). Danny Glavin finished with 8 points and 9 rebounds and Ariel Then had 7 points. Hasbrouck Heights, the No. 17, was led by Adi Sijaric's game-high 22 points. Tory Lepera added 10 points and Bobby Kistner had 8 for the Aviators, who fell to 10-4 on the season.

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