Brennan starts the season in style netting team high 17 Points

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Old Tappan opened the season with a 56 to 49 home win over Fair Lawn on Wednesday afternoon.

Old Tappan jumped out early and led 19 to 11 after the first quarter. Fair Lawn tightened defensively in the second, but Old Tappan stayed in control and took a 29 to 18 lead into halftime.

Fair Lawn made a push after the break and trimmed the margin to six entering the fourth quarter. Old Tappan answered with steady execution late to secure the win.

David Brennan led Old Tappan with 17 points. He set the tone on the boards, extending possessions offensively and limiting Fair Lawn to one shot defensively. Isaac Shrager added 16 points, while Carmine Porcelli scored nine and Joe Martin finished with eight. Luke Behrens and Bryan Slater added three points each.

Daniel Jimenez led Fair Lawn with 18 points, five rebounds, and four blocks. Jonathan Zarour scored 16 points with four three pointers. Jaden Douglas grabbed 10 rebounds and recorded two steals.

Old Tappan improved to 1 and 0. Fair Lawn dropped to 0 and 1.

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