Emmanuel Joe-Samuel poured in 26 points while Josh Eli tallied 24 as ninth-seeded Paul VI stopped eighth-seeded Cherry Hill East in the second round of the Camden County Tournament in Cherry Hill.
Paul VI will next face either top-seeded Camden or 17th-seeded Winslow in the quarterfinal on Saturday.
Torren Greene produced 10 points while Judah Hidalgo chipped in with six for Paul VI (15-8), which won its third straight game.
Ian Gross led Cherry Hill East (12-11) with 22 points while Josh Fadahunsi had 13. Jack Flannery tallied 12 points and Chris Delgado contributed with six.
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