Game against Ewing High School. PHS-57; EHS-50.

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-In the process of winning its ninth straight game, PHS clinched a very rare home playoff game in the Mercer County Tournament. 

Ewing appeared to be a very talented and athletic team, however a lack of cohesiveness cost them the game. On the whole PHS played a strong game but a fourth quarter lapse nearly cost the Little Tigers the contest.

A 17-0 PHS run from the last minute of the first quarter until 3:57 remained in the first half staked the Little Tigers to a 14 point lead. However Ewing chipped away and PHS took a five point lead into the locker room.

After a spirited half time speech by assistant coach Bobby Davison, PHS came out with fire in the second half. PHS came out to a 14-9 run to bring their lead to 10 points with 45 seconds remaining in the quarter. They ended the third with a 46-36 lead.

In the fourth quarter after a plethora of PHS turnovers Ewing cut the score to 51-50 PHS. Then, with 1:10 left in the quarter, Devon Holman stole the ball and passed it to his brother DeQuan for the lay-up and the foul. He missed the free throw, but his layup extended the lead to 3 points. Then, with 11 seconds remaining, Brian Dunlap stole the inbounds pass and hit the layup to ice the game.

DeQuan Holman was the high scorer with 20 points. He added 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Brian Dunlap had 14 points and 5 assists and Skye Ettin, who fouled out late in the game, had 13 points.

PHS will be taking on its rival, West Windsor Plainsboro South on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00. Please come out and support the playoff bound Little Tigers. This game has major post-season implications including seeding for the Mercer County Tournament.