The Deptford High School basketball team defeated Kingsway Regional, 63-56, on the opening day of the 2023 New Jersey basketball season.
After trailing 29-21 at the half, the Spartans stormed back in the third quarter to take the 43-40 lead into the fourth quarter. Deptford junior Ayden Copestick tallied a game-high four three-point shots, three of which came in the third quarter.
HALF:
Kingsway 29
Deptford 21Deptford’s Copestick with a three in the closing seconds.@Dragons_AD @DTHS_Athletics@hoops80934 @Deptfordboys pic.twitter.com/RK38p9p9pF
— Brian Tortella (@tortreports) December 14, 2023
"Tortreports" Player of the Game Copestick paced the Spartan's offense, finishing with 21 points.
The game also marked career win No. 1 for new Deptford head coach Mike Vilary, who previously served as the Junior Varsity coach and succeeded former coach Brandon Williams.
“I feel great. Kingsway is a great team. Down by nine at halftime, bouncing back and winning the game, I couldn’t be prouder of my guys.” - Spartans Coach Mike Vilary.
“I feel great. Kingsway is a great team. Down by nine at halftime, bouncing back and winning the game, I couldn’t be prouder of my guys.”
- Spartans Coach Mike Vilary wins debut, downs Kingsway 63-56. 🏀@DTHS_Athletics @DeptfordBoys pic.twitter.com/E7LwOGcDJp
— Brian Tortella (@tortreports) December 15, 2023
Deptford (1-0) will take on Pennsville this Saturday, while Kingsway (0-1) will tilt with Cherry Hill East in the Jimmy V Classic at Cherokee.
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