The Green Wave are heading back to the Morris County Tournament final, thanks to a thrilling 53-50 win over Chatham on Saturday, February 11 at County College of Morris.
Delbarton broke Chatham's 16-game winning streak, holding off the Cougars for the three-point victory. Chatham led 10-8 after one, but Delbarton fought back for a 26-21 lead at halftime. The Green Wave added to its lead in the third, finishing with an eight-point lead into the fourth. In a very exciting fourth quarter, Delbarton held off Chatham, winning by 3 and punching a ticket to the County Tournament final.
Lincoln Zimmermann was the leading scorer for Delbarton, scoring 16 points, with 4 rebounds and 4 assits. Mike VanRaaphorst had 12 points and 4 rebounds, while
Nick Modugno had 7 points and 4 rebounds in the victory.Â
Mike Vaccaro scored 6 pts and 5 rebounds.Â
Lincoln Zimmermann was solid at the line, making 14 of 16 from the line, also chipping in with 4 steals!
Delbarton will face Madison in the county final. Madison defeated Mendham 38-35 on Saturday night. The championship is set for Saturday, February 18 at 7pm from County College of Morris.