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94 THE QUEENS COURIER • DECEMBER 20, 2018 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM
Photos by Robert Cole
Two Cardozo defenders protect the paint. Springfi eld Gardens’ Emmanuel Adeniji shoots a jumper.
Strong off ense guides Cardozo boys’ hoops to victory
Th e Cardozo boys’ basketball team
took care of business on the road
against Springfi eld Gardens, cruising
to a 78-43 victory.
Th e Judges were led by an explosive
off ensive attack that saw four
players score in double fi gures.
Errol Evik White scored a teamhigh
17 points, converting seven
of his 13 shots from the fi eld,
while Jaylen Davis recorded 15.
Coby Farrington added 13 and
Donte Ager scored 11.
Both teams fought hard in a
closely contested fi rst quarter that
ended with the Judges guarding a
19-15 lead. Cardozo increased its
advantage in the second quarter
and led 36-25 at halft ime.
Th e Judges broke things open
in the pivotal third quarter, outscoring
Springfi eld Gardens 27-8
to take a 63-33 lead into the fi nal
quarter.
While Cardozo’s off ense slowed
down in the fourth, they held
onto their advantage and secured
a 78-43 victory.
— Zachary Gewelb Springfi eld Gardens’ Prevent Thomas drives to the basket.