Wildwood upsets Gloucester High at the buzzer
Wildwood's Latifah McNeal is known around the Tri-County Conference as a basketball player who is difficult to stop in the paint.
McNeal, a senior center, lived up to that reputation yesterday at Gloucester when she scored on a layup at the buzzer to lead Wildwood to a 41-39 upset of the host Lions in an NJSIAA South Group 1 semifinal.
Wildwood (19-7), the fourth seed, will meet second-seeded Salem for the South Jersey Group 1 title tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Southern Regional High.
McNeal, who scored nine points and grabbed 13 rebounds, was swarmed by her teammates after she led them to their first victory over their Classic Division rival in three tries this season.
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Way to go , Lady Lions! Thanks for playing your hearts out throughout this season. It was so fun and exciting to watch you each week. You are a talented group of athletes. Congrrtulations to the "Gorman Guys" on their dedication and devotion to our youth. Congratulations to each member of the girls team. GHS and the town are proud of and happy for your success.
Posted by: The Monzo Family | March 02, 2008 at 04:56 PM
CONGRATS TO THE LADY LIONS ON A MARVELOUS SEASON!! You all worked so well and so hard all season. You surpassed early predicitons about how well your team would perform, which is a reflection of yur discipline, drive, coaching, and work ethic. Hold your heads high, Lady Lions. Our town is certainly very proud of you.
Posted by: Lady Lions Fan | March 02, 2008 at 01:52 PM