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The MBS boys basketball team rebounded from an 0-6 start this season to win six straight games and a championship title. The Crimson (6-6) won the NJAC Bracket D Tournament in overtime with a thrilling 52-48 win over Kinnelon on March 6.
In the championship game, MBS was led by seniors Andrew Wohlbruck ’21, who had 14 points and six rebounds, and Justin Axelrad ’21, who finished with 13 points, four rebounds, six assists and three steals. Anthony Bernardo '21 pulled down a team-leading seven rebounds.
The Crimson trailed, 20-16, at halftime but rallied to knot the score in the second half. In overtime, MBS ended with a 10-6 run to win the game.
Congratulations to Justin Axelrad, Andrew Wohlbruck, and Matt McIntyre '21, who were named to the NJHoops.com All-Tournament Team.
As the season came down the stretch, Justin Axelrad was named NJAC Player of the Week as he averaged 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game during the Crimson's victories over Koinonia, North Warren, Vernon and Kinnelon.
Go Crimson!