It’s showcase season around New Jersey’s basketball world and our team of MMJ’s around all over with big time games. Stay tuned throughout the day as our coverage comes rolling in!
St. Peter’s Prep 59 Gill St. Bernard’s 43 | Boys | Big Jersey Showcase
A meeting of two top-five teams with championship hopes this winter ended in favor of the Marauders. St. Peter’s Prep (3-0) ruled the roost in the second half to pull away late and secure the win. Mason Santiago scored a team-high 15 points while Richie Rosa had 12 points, as well. Connor Junker dropped a game-high 17 points in the loss for Gill St. Bernard’s (3-1).
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights + reaction from CBA:
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Montgomery 60 Haddonfield 36 | Boys | 13th Annual Jimmy V Showcase
The ninth-ranked Cougars got big contributions from a host of underclassmen to get past the Bulldawgs and stay unbeaten on the young season. Mike Simborski went for a game-high 17 points, while Shriyans Mallavarapu went for a double-double in the win. Connor Benedict finished with 12 points, while James Kamara chipped in with 11 points for Montgomery (4-0). Chris Beane went for a team-high ten points in the loss for Haddonfield (1-2).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Cherokee High School:
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CBA 62 Hudson Catholic 39 | Boys | Big Jersey Showcase
The Colts raced out to a 16-2 first quarter lead and never looked back on the way to a third straight win to open the season. Avery Lynch led the way with 16 and Izayah Cooper adding 13. Hudson Catholic (1-2) was paced by Noreaga James who led all scorers with 27 points.
JSZ’s Sean Dugan has the highlights from Lincroft:
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St. Augustine 63 Hamilton West 48 | Boys | Ocean City PBA Tip-Off Weekend
Camden Catholic transfer Bryce Clark led the way with 17 points, as the Hermits picked up their first win of the season in Ocean City. Freshmen ZeBron Bartley (13 points) and Andrew Godfrey (11 points) also helped lead a balanced attack for St. Augustine (1-1). Noreon Martinez scored 17 points, while Nakye Bradshaw added 16 points for the Hornets (1-2) in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from OC:
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