Paul VI defeated Morris Catholic in a narrow 67-60 final, in Haddonfield.
In a back-and-forth affair, seven total players scored in double figures.
For Paul VI (6-5), Emmanuel Joe-Samuel led with 20 points, while Judah Hidalgo and Josh Eli each chipped in 15 points. Adiel Fred added 10 points.
Davide Rossini scored 20 points to lead Morris Catholic (7-4), and Michelangelo Oberti added 16 points. Jermaine James scored 11 points for the Crusaders.
Paul VI led for most of the game but never by a large margin. Headed into the fourth quarter the Eagles held a five point lead and outscored the Crusaders 15-13 to close out the game and win by seven.
Morris Catholic had a five game winning streak snapped with the loss.
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