Crews is Chimeras' X Factor as big third quarter wins it

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, March, 2007 | by Bill Iezzi

Tiffany Crews' joy was elevated by the pain of the past after Willingboro defeated South Plainsboro, 53-46, yesterday for the NJSIAA Group 3 state championship.

Crews - Willingboro's "X Factor," coach Guy Fowler said - recalled being in the same locker room at the Ritacco Center four years ago when the Chimeras lost in the state final.

That feeling was horrible. This feeling was fantastic. And there was a bonus.

Crews, a 5-foot, 11-inch forward, won the most valuable player award for a performance that included a game-high 23 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and a steal

"The MVP award?" she asked rhetorically. "I'm so happy. This is my last year. This is like a dream. I'm going to [play in] college. I'm going to Northeastern University in the...