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Newton takes hardwood title in overtime

| 08 Mar 2017 | 10:45
    Newton's Jason Heter maneuvers towards the basket. Heter scored a game-high 25 points. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
    Newton's Jason Heter maneuvers towards the basket. Heter scored a game-high 25 points. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
    Westwood's Joe Paulillo tries to keep pace with Newton's Luismy Arias.
    Westwood's Joe Paulillo tries to keep pace with Newton's Luismy Arias.
    The Westwood Cardinals fans express their enthusiasm.
    The Westwood Cardinals fans express their enthusiasm.
    Newton's Jake Tarabokija scored fifteen points.
    Newton's Jake Tarabokija scored fifteen points.
    Tarabokija takes a shot.
    Tarabokija takes a shot.
    Newton's Charlie Maker focuses on the basket while covered. Maker scored fourteen points.
    Newton's Charlie Maker focuses on the basket while covered. Maker scored fourteen points.
    In the third period, Newton's Tarabokija is fouled by Westwood's Jordan Steward.
    In the third period, Newton's Tarabokija is fouled by Westwood's Jordan Steward.

NEWTON — Newton High School defeated Westwood Regional High School in varsity boys basketball on Tuesday, March 7, top take the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 Sectional Title. The final score, after two overtimes, was 73-67. The game took place at Newton High School in Newton.
Newton's Jason Heter scored a game-high 25 points. Jake Tarabokija scored fifteen points for Newton including the buzzer-beater that tied the game 51-51 at the conclusion of regulation time. Tarabokija's last second effort was a 'Hail-Mary' half court shot. He then scored 10 points in the following two overtime periods to propel third-seeded Newton over fourth-seeded Westwood in the championship game.
Jordan Steward scored a team-high 21 points for Westwood. Colin Liddy added 19 points and Joe Paulillo contributed 13 points.
Team records: Westwood Cardinals 18-11. Newton Braves 20-6.