PHOENIX WINS IN OT SCARE

By Jon Minners

Despite a band, cheerleaders, a step team and a raucous crowd at Columbus High School on January 9, South Bronx was able to come back from an 11-point deficit in the 3rd quarter to pick up an 86-81 thrilling overtime victory and remain tied with Gompers (9-2) atop the Bronx A East Division.