Falcons outduel Norristown in OT

Pennsbury 61, Norristown 54 (overtime)
Jan. 31 at Villanova

Pennsbury used a 9-2 overtime scoring advantage to outlast Norristown in the Primetime Shootout that took place Jan. 31 at Villanova University’s Pavilion.
The Falcons led for the first 31 minutes of the game before the Eagles finally tied the game at 50-all with 90 seconds to play.
Senior Dalton Pepper, battling flu-like symptoms, hit a driving layup to give the Falcons a two-point advantage with 13 seconds to go. Norristown countered with a layup of its own in the waning seconds of regulation to send this heated rivalry to an extra session.
The Eagles scored first in overtime, but the Falcons finished the game on a 9-0 run to seal a 61-54 victory. Pennsbury was a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line in the extra period, and shot a fantastic 18-for-21 from the stripe for the game.
Senior guard Eddie DiRugeris played a terrific game at both ends of the floor, defending and pacing the Falcon offense. Eddie totaled 10 points and was named Game MVP. Pepper scored a game high 22 points and hauled in 9 rebounds.
The game was the first overtime contest for the Falcons since falling to Putnam City (Oklahoma) in the 2007 Bay Ball Classic Final in Lewes, Delaware.
It was also the first overtime win for the Falcons since falling 51-42 in OT to Penn Wood in the second round of district play in 2006.