Jahzara Green poured in a game-high 23 points to go with 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as top-seeded Gloucester Catholic, No. 12 in the NJ.com Top 20, began its title defense in the Tri-County Conference Tournament, Flight A with a 60-31 win over eighth-seeded Timber Creek in Gloucester.

The Rams (20-4) earned their second straight 20-win season and advanced to the semifinals on Thursday. They will host fourth-seeded Wildwood and attempt to beat the Warriors for the third time this year.