S. Jersey Boys: L. Cape May rolls to victory over Glassboro

Tom McKeefery's 19 points led a balanced offense and Lower Cape May played shutdown defense early in the second half to pull away from Glassboro, 67-47, yesterday in the semifinals of the Ray Martin Memorial boys' basketball bracket of the Boardwalk Classic in Wildwood.

McKeefery shot 6 for 12 from the field, pulled down 10 rebounds and blocked four shots. Mike Pittman made 7 of 11 from the floor in scoring 15 and Ryan Herman (14 points) connected on 6 of 7 field-goal attempts for the Tigers (2-2) - who made 55 percent of their shots in the game.

Lower Cape May also prevented points, limiting Glassboro (2-1) to one field goal over the first 10 minutes of the third quarter. The Bulldogs' Timmy Breaker led all scorers with 20 points.

Today's title game, scheduled for 4:30 p.m., will pit Lower Cape May against Lower Moreland (Pa.).

Ryan Abel poured in 21 points, making five of the nine three-point baskets by Lower Moreland (3-4) in a 46-36 triumph over Oakcrest. Kevin Miller contributed 13 points and six rebounds for the Falcons (0-3), who were outscored 28-14 over the second and fourth quarters.

Jersey Shore.

It took a while for St. Joseph (2-1) to get its offense in gear but, led by 13 points from Eli Enders, the Wildcats came alive in the second half to edge Highland, 36-32, in a semifinal in Wildwood.

Devin Greer scored 14 points and Sean Daniels grabbed a dozen rebounds to lead the Tartans (1-2), who enjoyed a 17-10 lead at intermission.

St. Joseph's opponent in today's title game - scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. - will be Math, Civics and Sciences (Pa.).

The Mighty Elephants improved to 6-0 by holding off a late charge by Paul VI, 58-51.

Jose Ortiz (14 points) and Jeff Lord (13 points and 13 rebounds) paced MC&S, while the Eagles (1-2) received double-figure scoring from Nick Moore (14 points), Robert Poole (13) and Ron Curry (10).

Andrew Alameno Island.

Rick Palmer tossed in 16 points, Donny Deleo scored 15 and Matt Schiff netted 10 to carry Wildwood past Wildwood Catholic, 51-33.

Julian Miller's 11 points topped the scoring for the Crusaders, who couldn't recover from a 15-3 deficit.

Trenton Central.

Jarvis Perry poured in 21 points, and Willingboro needed every one of them to outlast host Trenton Central, 45-41, in a semifinal.

The Chimeras will take on Overbrook (Pa.) in today's title game at 5:30 p.m.