Bayonne Gold & diamonds took the Bayonne PAL Intermediate Girls’ Championship for the second year in a row. Coaches Tony Lenardo and Vinne Masciale came from behind to defeat Mackenzie Post, 16-14.
Mackenzie took a 4-1 lead in the first quarter and led 8-4 at halftime. Bayonne Gold closed the gap in the third quarter to 14-10. Then Bayonne Gold shut out their opponents 6-0 in the final quarter to clinch the championship.
Alexa Mark scored the game-winning basket with under one minute remaining, and it was her only basket throughout the game. Dionna Lenardo led all scorers with nine points; Alexis Nunez had 2 points; and Delissa Reyes had 1.
Maegan Duran led Mackenzie with 8 points; Emma Freyer scored 4; and Allie Duran scored 2.
For more, visit the PAL website at www.leaguelineup.com/bayonnepalbasketball.