Through five games this season, Madison boys basketball head coach Bill Librera has seen his “next man up” philosophy work to perfection. With every member of his Dodger squad willing and able to make an impact in each game, Librera & Co. cruised to a 4-0 mark heading into Wednesday’s Dodger Tournament final.
On Wednesday, Librera's “next man” was Scott Jouan, whose game winning free throw with five seconds remaining locked up Madison’s 64-63 win over Whippany Park, and sealed the early season tournament title.
Jouan finished the game with 16 points, but it was Cameron Diaz who took home tournament MVP honors for Madison- winners of five straight.
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Diaz finished with 20 points, including five three pointers, and averaged over 14 points per game throughout the holiday tournament.
Matt Gilbert added 14 points in the win, while Tyler Raff finished with 23 for Whippany Park (4-1).
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Girls Basketball Falls
Katie Hutton sank two free throws with under seven seconds remaining to life the Hackettstown girls basketball team past Madison, 40-38, in the consolation round of the Dodger Tournament in Madison, according to NJ.com.
Jill Caruso finished with 11 points for Madison (1-4).
