Hernandez erupts for 38 points in rec win
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Hernandez erupts for 38 points in rec win
24 / December 20, 2014 SPORTS The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. Hernandez erupts for 38 points in rec win Melvin Hernandez erupted for 38 points, including a 3-pointer with two seconds left in regulation to force overtime, to lead Cotugno Dental to a 55-50 victory over Wishful Thinking in Amsterdam Recreation Basketball League boys seventh and eighth grade action at the Bacon Rec Center. Caydren Graveley chipped in 13 points for Cotugno Dental, which got solid defensive games from Damien Farrell and Richard Gannon. Chris Parker scored 21 points and Nate Lucente chipped in 10 points for Wishful Thinking in the nail-biter. Cotugno Dental 56, St. Mary’s Healthcare 54 Melvin Hernandez scored 21 points to lead Cotugno Dental in a thrilling win. Jose Merced added nine points and Caydren Graveley scored eight for Cotugno Dental, which got standout efforts on defense from Damien Farrell and Elias Pereicich. Standouts for St. Mary’s Healthcare were Peyton Ausfeld and Devin Valles. Grades 5-6 Schwartz Law Firm 46, Kyle’s Bounce Rentals 39 Tommy Ziskin scored 16 points and Carson Cotugno chipped in 13 points to lead Schwartz Law to its first win of the season. Sal Conti added six points for Schwartz Law. Kyle’s Bounce Rentals got a game-high 21 points from Paris Banks along with 10 points from Connor Cantour and six points from Zakhi Fallen. Trevor Junquera/Recorder staff Carlos Reyes of Cassella and Co. looks for room to pass during a game Thursday at the Bacon Rec Center. Clear Image 69, Mohawk Valley Orthopedics 35 Trey Ausfeld poured in 26 points and Tyrell Douglas scored 18 points as Clear Image soared to victory. Rafferty Clark added nine points, Yandeel Vasquez scored five points, Ryan Hotaling scored four points and Brady Naish scored two points for Clear Image. Trevon Joyner led the way for Mohawk Valley Orthopedics with 17 points. Josiah Newborn chipped in 12 points for MVO, which also got two points apiece from Christian Bottisti, Garrett McHeard and Miguel Sanchez. Please see REC, Page 25 Trevor Junquera/Recorder staff Eli Saunders of MCT Federal Credit Union drives to the basket against Casella and Co. Give a Gift Subscription New Subscribers: 13 Weeks for Only $26! or Existing Subscribers: Extend Your Renewal Subscription an Additional 13 Weeks for Only $26 Limited Time Offer. This Is A Special Offer, After 13 Weeks Regular Rates Apply. Trevor Junquera/Recorder staff Zachary Deemer of Cassella and Co., right, dribbles the ball with confidence. Riverfront STAY INFORMED! READ THE RECORDER! Wine & Liquor Enjoy More Pages, More News, More History, More Value! 1010 Riverfront Center • Amsterdam, NY 12010 FREE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION w/ your print subscription! (518) 843-7410 • Between Ace Hardware & Rent-A-Center Call Our Customer Service Department To Start Your Subscription. Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm 518-843-1100 The Recorder, 1 Venner Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year • Special Gift Selections Free Christmas Wine Deals • Mix and Match Wine Purchase 3 Bottles for the price of 2 Excellent Prices - Convenient Location Mon. thru Sat. 10am to 9pm / Sun. 12pm to 8pm