Cresskill Cougars beat Hackensack to advance in Bergen Jamboree

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CRESSKILL, NEW JERSEY —— The undefeated Cresskill Cougars boys basketball team will play what may be their toughest matchup yet on Sunday, Feb. 18, when they tip-off against Don Bosco Prep in the semifinal of the Bergen County Jamboree at 1 p.m.

The Cougars, playing stellar ball while earning a 23 wins and no losses, had to beat Hackensack in overtime of the quarterfinal to make it to the final four of the single-loss elimination tournament that annually crowns a county champion.

In action against Hackensack, Luka Radovich hit a three-pointer as the clock ticked down to put his team up 57-56, the final score.

Here’s a look back at the thrilling game courtesy of staff photographer John Puleo.

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