Rams Take Down Big Red to Win Conference Opener

Tyree Glascoe led the Rams to their first conference victory, 59-48, Friday night against Glen Cove High School. 's diminutive point guard used his lightning-quick reflexes to steal the ball away from the Big Red for the win. He was at his most explosive in the second half, when the Rams were able to pull away from a feisty Big Red squad.

Score: West Hempstead 59 - Glen Cove 48

Turning Point:  The Rams were ahead by just 2 points early in the fourth quarter, 41-39. This is when they ratcheted up their pressure defense and were able to score on multiple breakaways, off steals. Glascoe lead the charge to bring the score to 46-40. They also hit their foul shots down the stretch to keep their lead and solidify the win.

Coach's Corner: "Even though we were able to pull it out in the fourth, I didn't think we played all that well tonight," said Head Coach Ed Cosgrove. "We didn't value our possessions and it showed with our 32 turnovers."

"Field goal percentage, free throw percentage, turnovers and assists -these things weren't in our favor," said Cosgrove. "At some point, hopefully soon, these things will click in our games. We will just have to pick up our intensity during practice."

Bottom line: The Rams were careless with the ball at times, but so were the Big Red. Glen Cove did not have the luxury of having a player like Glascoe, who turned steals into points. This made all the difference.

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Stats:  Glascoe led with game with a high of 14 points,  followed closely behind by Tom Valerio and Mike Mangino, who both sunk 11 points.

Who's Next: The Rams take on Valley Stream South High School on Dec. 22 at 6:30p.m.