The road to the Prudential Center continued on Thursday as JSZ brings you a pair of playoff matchups from the ice. St. Augustine and Morristown-Beard go to battle for a spot in the Non-Public state semifinals. Plus, Middletown North takes on Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a sectional quarterfinal. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!
St. Augustine 5 Morristown-Beard 2 | Non-Public State Quarterfinal
The fourth-seeded Hermits netted two goals in just over 30 seconds to put a stop to a third period rally from the Crimson to reach the Non-Public state semifinals. Carmine Laspata led the way with two goals and an assist in the victory. CJ Mistichelli chipped in with a goal and three assists, while Cam DeLeo had an assist for St. Augustine (12-8). Evan Redman and Marcus Cassidy scored in the loss for fifth-seeded Morristown-Beard (18-3-1). St. Augustine advances to face top-seeded Delbarton next Wednesday.
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from the Hollydell Ice Arena:
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Middletown North 7 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3 | South, Public Quarterfinal
Caden Kirk had two second period goals and Greg Bonczek added a pair in the third as the Lions scored six straight goals after falling behind 2-1 at the end of the first period to move on to to South Public semifinals. Nick Movsesian scored his 31st and Charles Sacchetti notched his 37th as Scotch Plains-Fanwood finished the season 21-3-1. Middletown North (14-6-2) will face the winner of Rumson-Fair Haven and defending state champion Westfield on Monday.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from our ACI Medical and Dental School Game of the Week in Middletown:
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