Warriors squeeze out overtime win against Plum
January 13, 2022

Warriors squeeze out overtime win against Plum

By Jeremy Sellew

By JOSE NEGRON
jnegron@yourmvi.com

Since the beginning of the new year, the Elizabeth Forward boys basketball team has relied on strong defense and balanced scoring to win games. That formula resulted in section victories over the likes of Mt. Pleasant, Yough and Southmoreland. The Warriors followed the same script in a non-section clash Wednesday as they extended their winning streak to four games with a 68-63 overtime triumph over visiting Plum.

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