ORR basketball falls to Somerset Berkley 81-61
Feb 1, 2019
Senior Matthew Brogioli attempts a jump shot. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
Junior John Borsari takes a shot at the free throw line. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
Junior Nick Johnson drives to the basket. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
The Bulldogs’ Cheerleaders at their halftime performance. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
The ORR dance team also entertained the audience at halftime. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
Senior Cole McIntyre works the ball down court. Photo by: Andrew Griffith
The Old Rochester Regional varsity boys basketball team fell to Somerset-Berkley Regional High School 81-61 Friday night in a match up between the top two teams in the South Coast Conference Large division.
Somerset-Berkley's overpowering defense and relentless 3-point shooting led the way for the entirety of the game.
Though ORR was able to score 21 points in the second quarter, the team was down 43-33 at halftime. The Bulldogs never gained enough momentum in the second half to overcome the deficit.
Somerset Berkley had sixteen 3-pointers, led by their top scorer, senior guard Liam McDonald. McDonald landed seven 3-point shots on his way to 25 points. Old Rochester was led by junior guard Nick Johnson who had 21 points, including the teams only two 3-point baskets.
The Bulldogs’ next match up will be held at Joseph Case High School on Tuesday Feb. 5.
