JSZ’s cameras were all over the Garden State for state playoff action in high school hockey. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!
Seton Hall Prep 5 Pope John 2 | Non-Public First Round
The Pirates emerged from a wild second period with a lead and held that lead to secure their first playoff win since 2020. Four different players scored, including a game-high two goals from Ryan Murray in the win for eighth-seeded Seton Hall Prep (11-10-1). Freshman goalie Cayden Hoyler gave up a pair of goals in the second period but buckled down in the final frame to finish with 15 saves in the victory over ninth-seeded Pope John (14-6-1). The Pirates advance to face top-seeded Delbarton in the Non-Public quarterfinals on Thursday, 4pm at SportsCare Arena.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Codey Arena in West Orange:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Seton Hall Prep is made possible by One on One with Steve Adubato.
St. Augustine 9 Pingry 2 | Non-Public First Round
The Hermits trailed 1-0 early then exploded for eight-straight goals as they powered past the Big Blue and into the state quarterfinals. Riley Capecci had a goal and three assists to lead the way for fourth-seeded St. Augustine (10-8). Ayden Whitehurst, Cameron DeLeo, and CJ Mistichelli each had a goal and a pair of assists in the victory. Tyler Jones and Josh Angel netted goals in the loss for 13-seed Pingry (10-10). The two-time defending state champion Hermits will host St. Joseph (Mont.) on Thursday.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from the Hollydell Ice Arena:
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Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Pingry is brought to you by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville.
Manalapan 2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 0 | South Public First Round
John Honovic and Thomas Lena scored first period goals 17 seconds apart and Christian Esposito was sensational making 56 saves for the shutout to give the Braves a spot in the South Public Quarterfinals. Esposito reached 1,000 career saves in the victory. Manalapan (10-10-3) will face second seed Westfield on Thursday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished the year with a 17-6-3 record.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Warinaco:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Scotch Plains-Fanwood is brought to you by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway.
