Elmira Southside Boys advance to the title game at the Coaches for Cancer Tournament held at Elmira Southside

Southside boys advance to finals
Green Hornets to play Newark for Coaches vs. Cancer title

Southside knocked off previously unbeaten Elmira Free Academy to advance to today's finals of the Josh Palmer Coaches vs. Cancer Elmira Holiday Tournament at Southside High School

The Green Hornets, who won 58-48, will play Newark in the boys championship. The Reds were a 73-59 winner over Jamestown in the other semifinal. The girls championship game between Horseheads and Waverly precedes the boys finals with a 6 p.m. tip-off.
The Green Hornets overcame a two-point halftime deficit by outscoring EFA 14-4 in the third quarter.
"Our defense just won that game," Southside coach John Fesetch said. "We were a little tentative on offense because of the atmosphere and the crowd. But the defense was great. That's why I love coaching this team."
Semifinals
* Newark 73, Jamestown 59: Javon McCrea put up 38 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Newark over Jamestown in a semifinal game.
Also for the Reds, Jace Havrilla added 20 points, which included six 3-pointers.
Ben Cecchini topped Jamestown scorers with 15 points. Also for the Red Raiders, Carlos Rivera added 13 points and Jon Barlow had 12.
* Southside 58, EFA 48: Mike Backer had 18 points, including 8-for-11 at the foul line to lead the Southside offense. Also for the Green Hornets (6-2), Brent McLaurin added 16 points and Isaac Yorro had 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Ivan Brooks, in his first game back after missing the early part of the season with an injury, led EFA with 15 points