With the Generals trailing by three (64-61) in a recent game against top seed Port Washington, Senior Tom Orbon connected on a three-pointer to tie the score at 64 with 22 seconds left. After a Port Washington basket, Senior Joe Wilkinson went the length of the floor with four seconds left and beat two Port Washington defenders off the dribble to convert a layup and send the game into overtime. In overtime, with a minute left and MacArthur up 71-70, Joe Wilkinson missed the second of a one and one, but Junior Erik Milks rebound and increased MacArthur's lead to 73-70. Joe Wilkinson finished with a game high 27 points and six assists. Erik Milk had 17 points and 10 rebounds.

According to Coach Tuttle, "This was a great win for our kids because we just beat a team who is one of the favorites to win the county title in Conference A. I think this win lets our kids know we can compete with the top teams in the county, considering Port Washington beat defending state champ Walt Whitman this year."

MacArthur's record is 1-0 in league, 6-1 overall. This should be an exciting year for MacArthur basketball so come down and watch the Generals compete against some of the best teams in the country. Remaining home games include Saturday, Jan. 25 against Plainview at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3 against Carey at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 against Elmont at 1 p.m. and Senior Night, Monday, Feb. 10 against Hicksville at 7:15 p.m.

Under the direction of Head Coach Tom Tuttle and Assistant Coach Chris Bergensen, the MacArthur Boys Basketball Team is off to a 9-1 record. The Generals currently have an eight-game winning streak. In the past week, they won three straight league games in four nights. It started last Monday with a road win against two-time League II champ Plainview JFK, 49-46. With MacArthur down by five at halftime (21-16), senior Chris Sipp came out on fire hitting three straight three-pointers as the Generals took a 22-21 lead. Senior Joe Wilkinson had a game high 18 points. On Tuesday night, the Generals had a convincing win over Herricks, 80-55. Senior Tom Orbon had a career high 24 points and junior Rick Bailey put in 13 points. Chris Sipp held Herricks' best player to six points. On Wednesday night at Carey, the Generals came from behind again. With MacArthur down at halftime 30-25, senior Joe Wilkinson took over the game with 13 points in the third quarter. Junior Eric Milk was a dominant force on the boards with eight offensive rebounds and Chris Sipp led the team with four steals. Wilkinson finished with 22 points and four assists. The Carey win was tremendous considering the Generals had to play three games in four nights. They are now tied for first place with Elmont. On Jan. 15, MacArthur traveled to Elmont for a first place showdown.