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Middleton, Hackley pull away from Briarcliff at County Center showcase

By Kevin Devaney Jr.

December 22, 2024

Jelani Middleton just might be the most underrated player in the Hudson Valley.

The Hackley junior had a breakout game on a big stage on Saturday night. Middleton scored 17 points and controlled the game on both ends of the court in the Hornets’ 47-39 win over Briarcliff in the second game of the William F. Plunkett Christmas Classic.

Middleton, a 6-foot-4 junior, earned MVP honors in the win.

Video highlights: Hackley knocks off Briarcliff at County Center:

Hackley won its fifth straight game after starting the season 0-4 against a difficult schedule.

Briarcliff fell to 3-3.

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Kevin Devaney Jr.

Kevin Devaney Jr.

Kevin Devaney Jr. has been covering high school sports in the Hudson Valley since 1998, working with The Journal News and LoHud.com, MSG Varsity and News 12 Varsity. He currently is Vice President of Digital Content at LocalLive Networks (locallive.tv), while also operating his own website KDJMedia.com

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