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Fairfield Prep Basketball Rallies To Defeat Cheshire
Terry Tarpey scores 19 points as Jesuits post 55-50 victory over the Rams to run their winning streak to six games
Terry Tarpey scored 19 points Friday as Fairfield Prep held off Cheshire 55-50 in Southern Connecticut Conference boys basketball action at Alumni Hall.
Tarpey also had 15 rebounds for the Jesuits, who improved to 15-4 with their sixth straight victory. Fairfield Prep concludes its regular season on Monday at Branford.
Kevin Potter added 12 points for the Jesuits, who trailed 28-24 at the intermission and 45-39 entering the fourth period.
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But the Jesuits turned up the defensive pressure over the final eight minutes, outscoring the Rams , 16-5. During the winning streak, Fairfield Prep has held all of its opponents under 60 points.
Matt Bailey scored 17 points to pace Cheshire, which dropped to 13-6.
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