Joey Jerome's layup with 0.5 seconds remaining on the clock gave Wheeler (Marietta, GA) a 54-53 victory over Nichols School (Buffalo, NY) at the 2009 Beach Ball Classic.  The win moves the Wildcats (9-3) into the fifth place game on Thursday.

Phil Taylor missed a driving baseline jumper with five seconds remaining, but Wheeler's Jelan Kendrick grabbed the offensive rebound and passed to an open Jerome for the game winner.  Nichols School called a timeout but could not get a shot off before the final buzzer.

Jelan Kendrick paced Wheeler (9-3) with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists.  Jerome also posted a double-double with 10 points and 12 boards.

Nichols School (5-2) was led by Will Regan's 18 points and 15 rebounds.  Sten Weir and Connor Vandegriff added 14 and 11 points, respectively.

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