Hudson County Final: Top X-Factors
The top-two seeds in the Hudson County Tournament will meet in the finals. No. 1 Hudson Catholic made quick work of Secaucus in the semi-finals. No. 2 Bayonne squeaked by Lincoln 48-46 to set up the big time matchup. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe top-two seeds in the Hudson County Tournament will meet in the finals. No. 1 Hudson Catholic made quick work of Secaucus in the semi-finals. No. 2 Bayonne squeaked by Lincoln 48-46 to set up the big time matchup. Here is what each team needs to focus on heading into the game.
Three-Point Shooting
Neither team lights it up from deep. Hudson Catholic made just four three’s in the semi-finals while Bayonne knocked down five. They are very similar teams that like to score inside and rebound the ball at a high rate. Both sides are strong defensively and make their opponent work. Plain and simple, which team can get hot and use the three-point line as an advantage?
Zanai Jones or Makoye Diawara?
These two players will not be matched up against each other but they are the leaders and will have all eyes on them. Jones leads Trenton Catholic in both scoring and assists. She runs the point perfectly and keeps the offense under control. Diawara is one of the best rebounders in the state. She has been a double-double machine this season and that has continued in the tournament. Both players will be asked to take over the game for their teams.
Crunch Time
This game could very well come down to crunch time. Hudson Catholic has not been tested in the tournament just yet and has not been through much of the regular season. Bayonne had a scare in the semi-finals. They trailed in the fourth quarter and it made them show what they are made of. Both teams have the star power to come up big in clutch time. This is a game where the fourth quarter will be huge. Whether it is coaching or players on the floor, every decision will matter and execution is key. The clutch gene will be on full display in this one.