Sanford boys basketball Khareem Hart scored 15 points in the victory over Howard. Photo by Nick Halliday

Sanford spoils Howard’s celebration of Coach Joe Hussey in overtime, 62-54

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — Howard honored its late coach Joe Hussey, who passed away earlier this month, bringing in the 1985 state championship team he coached. An inspired No. 5 Wildcats team held an early lead over top-ranked Sanford, but couldn’t hold on after halftime, falling 62-54 in overtime. The Wildcats took a 32-26 lead into the half, where we caught up …