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Watch Tuesday 5.31 JSZ Championship Softball Highlights
JSZ has highlights from three Non-Public sectional softball finals! Mount St. Dominic 3 IHA 2 | Non-Public A North Final Last season, the Blue Eagles pulled away late to take down the Lions. That wasn’t the case this year. Sydney Rosencranz delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning for Mount St. Dominic (26-4-1) and they never looked back from there. Sophia Kiseloski went the distance with a complete game and punched out eight batters. Jocelyn Moody opened the scoring with a monster solo home run but IHA (27-2) had trouble generating offense outside of the big fly. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of IHA and Mount St. Dominic is brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health. St. Joseph Academy 3 Gloucester Catholic 2 | Non-Public B South Final The Wildcats fell behind 2-0, but clawed their way back to win their third consecutive sectional crown. Ava Fisher struck out 9 in the circle and also added an RBI double for top-seeded St. Joe (19-9). Xelynn Rodriguez and Abby Willis also drove in runs in the victory. Cambrie Todd had a double and scored both runs for the third-seeded Rams (18-9) in the loss. The Wildcats advance to face Non-Public B North champion Morris Catholic for the state title on Friday at Seton Hall University. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Hammonton: JSZ’s playoff softball coverage is made possible by OceanFirst Bank. Donovan Catholic 4 St. Thomas Aquinas 1 | Non-Public A South Final Donovan Catholic claimed its third straight Non-Public A South title with a close 4-1 win over St. Thomas Aquinas. After scoring on three errors in the third, Donovan Catholic led 3-1 heading into the sixth. A solo home run from Emily Kurth added a much needed late score for the Griffins, but the story of the afternoon was the pitching from both teams. Both Julia Apostolakos and Hayley Wieczerzak each finished with an impressive 14 strikeouts. Wieczerzak allowed just one hit, while Apostolakos allowed three. Donovan Catholic advances to take on Mount St. Dominic in the next round. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Community Medical Center (Toms River) for sponsoring our Donovan Catholic coverage.
Webber scores four to lead Trinity Hall into state semifinal
Bucknell commit CC Webber had a spectacular behind-the-back goal to lead Trinity Hall into the Non-Public “A” state semifinals. Watch the must-see goal and the highlights of the Monarchs win over IHA Trinity Hall 16 Immaculate Heart Academy 11 | Non-Public “A” Quarterfinal CC Webber had four goals and two assists and Alex Popham had a six-point game with a goal and five assists to give Trinity Hall a spot in the Non-Public “A” final four. The Monarchs jumped out to an 11-5 halftime lead and Webber opened the second half with an awesome behind-the-back goal. Trinity Hall will face 2nd seed Pingry next Tuesday in the state semifinals looking to avenge a 17-14 loss to Big Blue in the regular season. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Tinton Falls: Jersey Sports Zone’s state playoff lacrosse highlights is brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health
Vote Now For JSZ Week Five Game Balls
It’s time to recognize the best baseball and softball performances from around the Garden State. Our JSZ team has combed the box scores to find the best individual efforts in North, Central and South Jersey. Our polls are open now through Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. The winner of each poll will receive a JSZ Game Ball during the season. To nominate a player for a Game Ball please email the JSZ team before Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Mike Frankel: mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com (South nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North nominations) Rich Chrampanis: rich@jerseysportszone.com (Central nominations) North Jersey Central Jersey South Jersey Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls are brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health
Defense, Pitching Helps IHA Edge Old Tappan
If Wednesday was any indication, Immaculate Heart Academy once again proved they are one of the top defensive teams in the Garden State. Led by a complete game shutout from Jocelyn Moody, the Blue Eagles (15-0) scored a 1-0 win over Old Tappan (11-3). Moody collected eight strikeouts, walked no batters and allowed only five hits in an impressive pitching performance. Her defense came through with a number of big plays to preserve the shutout. A first inning sacrifice fly from Gabriella Shadek proved to be the only run of the game. Reagan Germano was rock solid in the circle for the Golden Knights. She struck out 11 batters in the loss. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Old Tappan: Jersey Sports Zone’s softball coverage is brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health.
Vote Now For JSZ Week Three Spring Game Balls
It’s time to recognize the best baseball and softball performances from around the Garden State. Our JSZ team has combed the box scores to find the best individual efforts in North, Central and South Jersey. Our polls are open now through Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. The winner of each poll will receive a JSZ Game Ball during the season. To nominate a player for a Game Ball please email the JSZ team before Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Mike Frankel: mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com (South nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North nominations) Rich Chrampanis: rich@jerseysportszone.com (Central nominations) North Jersey Central Jersey South Jersey Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls are brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health
Watch Thursday 3.31 JSZ Lacrosse Highlights
The opening week of the season continues with more must-see games around the state! Summit 11 Westfield 10 | 3OT | Boys No. 4 Summit defeated No. 8 Westfield 11-10 in triple overtime to kick off the 2022 Boys Lacrosse season. The Blue Devils went ahead 4-0 in the first quarter, Summit would fight back to tie the game at 5-5 heading into halftime. After the Hilltoppers led by three to close out the third quarter, Westfield with four goals tied the game at 10-10 in the final six seconds of regulation on a score from Ryan Waldman. After two overtimes were not enough, Colin Beatty’s Golden Goal with just under a minute to go in triple OT gave Summit the victory. Beatty ended the afternoon with five goals. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction from Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield: Thank you to the office of Senator Jon Bramnick for sponsoring our Westfield coverage. Haddonfield 9 Ocean City 3 | Boys The Haddons opened their season with a signature win over the defending SJ Group 3 champion Red Raiders. Cameron Dailey, Asher Conrey and Finn Morgan all scored two goals apiece for Haddonfield in the victory. Pat Grimley scored all three goals for OC (1-1) in the loss. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights: JSZ’s lacrosse coverage is brought to you in part by OceanFirst Bank. Wall 10 St. Joe-Metuchen 3 | Boys Matt Dollive and Connor Moore each had a hat trick and an assist and John McCurry added a pair of goals as the Crimson Knights busted open a 4-2 halftime lead with a four-goal third on the way to reaching the 2-0 mark on the young season. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Wall: Oak Knoll 16 Immaculate Heart Academy 2 | Girls There’s some new faces for the reigning TOC champions, but Oak Knoll did not miss a step to start the 2022 campaign. Sophia Loschert pumped in four goals, while Teagan Kocaj and Devon Gogerty each collected hat tricks in a lop-sided opening day win for the Royals. Grace Cassin scored both goals for the Blue Eagles in the loss. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Washington Township: Jersey Sports Zone’s lacrosse coverage is brought to you by RWJ Barnabas Health.
Meet JSZ’s Entire 2022 All-Zone Basketball Team!
Jersey Sports Zone honors the 2021-22 high school basketball season with our annual All-Zone team. We announce the Mister and Miss Hoop Zone 2022 winner with extended features on two more great names to add to New Jersey high school basketball history! You can also find our entire All-Zone team below, which highlights the top public and non-public players on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. Wagner Repeats as JSZ’s Mister Hoop Zone Camden guard DJ Wagner is a two-time winner of Jersey Sports Zone’s Mister Hoop Zone award. The number one ranked recruit in the nation for the class of 2023 helped “The High” to a Group 2 state championship. He was on 35 first-place ballots in JSZ’s voting, done by high school head coaches and media members around the state. Roselle Catholic’s Simeon Wilcher, who led Roselle Catholic to a Tournament of Champions overtime win against Camden finished in second picking up 22 first-place votes. In the midst of all the attention not only in our state but across the nation, Wagner continues to be humble and has a team-first mentality. JSZ’s Mike Frankel profiles our two-time Mr. Hoop Zone winner: Thanks to the coaches and media members from every part of the state who cast their vote for 2022 Mister Hoop Zone: Tom Sheridan, Williamstown, Kyle Dhyne, Holy Spirit, Cameron Bell, Egg Harbor Twp., Dan Williams, Mainland, Eric Cassidy, Cherokee, Matt Bloom, Rutgers Prep, Dave Boff, Roselle Catholic, Billy Armstrong, Bergen Catholic, Tyler Schmelz, Red Bank Catholic, John Giraldo, Matawan, Alex Mirabel, St. Peter’s Prep, Kevin Diverio, Don Bosco, Mergin Sina, Gill St. Bernard’s, Dennis Caruano, Raritan, Andrew Bilodeau, Manasquan, Gene Allen, Atlantic City, John Rosser, Overbrook, Mike Nausedas, Marlboro, Justin Salton, Watchung Hills, Anthony Drejaj, Linden, Ryan McKeever, Immaculata, Rory Caswell, Toms River North, Lou Piccola, Colts Neck, Rich Buckheit, Mater Dei Prep, Mike Puorro, Barnegat, John Bruno, Ocean City, Nick Vier, Ramapo, Mike Clemente, Central, Chris Chavannes, Patrick School, Kris Grundy, Montgomery, Matt Talbot, Roselle Park, Tahj Holden, Ranney, Anthony Tavares, Newark East Side, A. Melesurgo, Bound Brook, Jeff Gumbs Jr., Perth Amboy, Rich Roche, Notre Dame, Chris Raba, Nottingham, Phil Colicchio, Elizabeth, Ben Gamble, Bayonne, Mark Bass, Trenton Catholic, Kevin Williams, Seton Hall Prep, Ryan Derry, Burlington Township, Don DeLeo, Hightstown, James McKeon, Westfield, Liam James, Gloucester, Kevin Minnick, NJ Advance Media, Mike McGarry, Press of Atlantic City, Brandon Gould, NJ Advance Media, Tom Williams, Prime Events, Jon Jones, NJ Advance/Max Preps, Mike Pavlichko, Central Jersey Sports Radio, Dave’s Joint, Adam Zagoria, NY Times, Antonio Morales, NJ Athletics, Greg Machos, GMC Hoops, Matt Manley, Shore Sports Network, Jay Gomes, NJ Hoops, Rich Chrampanis, JSZ, James Mooney, JSZ, Jay Cook, JSZ, Nery Rodriguez, JSZ, Mike Frankel, JSZ SJV’s St. Rose Wins 2022 Miss Hoop Zone in Dominating Fashion St. John Vianney guard Madison St. Rose was a near-unanimous selection to win Jersey Sports Zone’s 2022 Miss Hoop Zone. The Princeton-bound senior was the leader of one of the best teams in New Jersey high school history going 32-1, winning the final Tournament of Champions. While St. Rose was snubbed from national all-star games, the coaches and media in New Jersey have given her proper due as one of the very best from our state to play the game. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis profiles the latest great athlete to join the Miss Hoop Zone list: Thanks to the coaches and media members around the state who cast their vote for JSZ’s Miss Hoop Zone; Billy Lovett, Morris Catholic, Joe Montano, Red Bank Catholic, Rachel Goodale, Jackson Memorial, Dave Callahan, Rumson-Fair Haven, Dave Beauchemin, Manchester Twp., William Wishart, Shore Regional, Michael Lazur, Ocean Township, Dawn Karpell, St. John Vianney, Steve DiPatri, Wildwood Catholic, Scott Betson, Mainland, Sandy Chiera, Colonia, Vin Vizzi, Spotswood, Jackie Siscone, ACIT, Ron Powell, Cherokee, Mary Klinger, Rutgers Prep, Steve Silver, IHA, Sandy Gordon, Ramapo, Justin McGhee, Middletown North, Chris Hernandez, Weehawkin, Jenna Marcus, Hightstown, Liz McKeon, Westfield, Travis Retzlaff, East Brunswick, Cap Pazdera, New Providence, Kristen Przybylski, Eastern, Audrey Taylor, Franklin, Derek Lynn, Montville, Felicia Oliver, Matawan, Brad Allen, Teaneck, Scott Meile, Oakcrest, Lisa Kukoda, Manasquan, Danny Brown, Saddle River Day, Brandon Pilgrim, Paterson Eastside, Jon Jones, NJ Advance/Max Preps, Mike McGarry, Press of Atlantic City, Mike Pavlichko, Central Jersey Sports Radio, Brian Deakyne, NJ Advance Media, Tom Williams, Prime Events, NYG Hoops, Antonio Morales, NJ Athletics, Prep Girls Hoops, Greg Machos, GMC Hoops, G Thing, Luis Torres, NJ Advance Media, James Mooney, JSZ, Nery Rodriguez, JSZ, Mike Frankel, JSZ, Jay Cook, JSZ, Rich Chrampanis, JSZ St. Benedict’s Johnson wins JSZ’s Prep Player of the Year St. Benedict’s Prep junior Ty-Laur Johnson was named Jersey Sports Zone’s Prep player of the year after leading the Gray Bees to a dominating 19-1 season and the New Jersey Prep “A” championship. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has more on a junior guard who shined against elite competition: Meet the 2022 JSZ All-Zone Boys Basketball Team This week, we’ll have video profiles of every player across the state that we honor as part of the 2022 Jersey Sports Zone All-Zone Basketball Team. Public BoysPublic BoysNon-Public BoysNon-Public BoysMr. Hoop Zone FinalistsPOY Winners Darius Adams, ManasquanEJ Matthews-Spratley, Cherry Hill EastAdam Silas, St. Thomas AquinasOtega Oweh, Blair AcademyMark Armstrong, St. Peter's PrepDJ Wagner, Camden, JSZ Mr. Hoop Zone 2022 Andrew Ball, ShawneeCian Medley, CamdenAkil Watson, Roselle CatholicRyan Pettit, Rutgers PrepMackenzie Mgbako, Gill St. Bernard'sTy-Laur Johnson, St. Benedict's Prep, JSZ Prep Player of the Year Aaron Bradshaw, CamdenSavon Myers, Manchester Twp.Brandon Benjamin, Bergen CatholicRyan Zan, Rutgers PrepWill Richardson, Bergen Catholic Tayvon Gaither, LenapeSavion Pressley, ColoniaDavid Mager, Dwight-EnglewoodTahaad Pettiford, Hudson CatholicSimeon Wilcher, Roselle Catholic Scott Gyimesi, Rumson-Fair HavenSebastian Robinson, ElizabethDeuce Jones, Trenton CatholicNaas Cunningham, Gill St. Bernard's Dasear Haskins, CamdenKeyshun Sanders, PaulsboroDylan Harper, Don BoscoDenver Anglin, Gill St. Bernard's Zoe Holman, Woodrow WilsonJack Seidler, MarlboroElijah Gertrude, Hudson CatholicAlex Bauman, Red Bank Catholic Asim Jones, Paterson CharterDerek Simpson, LenapeJackson Bleeker, Seton Hall PrepCJ Ruoff, Red Bank Catholic Elijah Lewis, Watchung HillsJon Spatola, MarlboroJadin Collins, Rutgers PrepIsaac Hester, Ranney Sean Logan, WestfieldDJ Thomson, KeyportJamarques Lawrence, Roselle CatholicNate Williams, St. John Vianney Carlos Lopez, Egg Harbor Twp.Julian Brown, Bergen Catholic Meet the 2022 JSZ All-Zone Girls Basketball Team Public GirlsPublic GirlsNon-Public GirlsNon-Public GirlsMiss Hoop Zone FinalistsMiss Hoop Zone Winner Amaya Burch, Timber CreekBrooke Hollawell, ManasquanIsabella Ascencio, IHAAshley O'Connor, St. John Vianney Zoe Brooks, St. John VianneyMadison St. Rose, St. John Vianney Destiny Bynum-Johnson, UniversityGrace Klag, WestfieldTyonna Bailey, Montclair ImmaculateFaith Pappas, Pope JohnHannah Hidalgo, Paul VI Kylie Capstraw, West OrangeMeghan Lamanna, New ProvidenceAntonia Bates, Rutgers PrepMia Pauldo, Morris CatholicPaulina Paris, Saddle River Day Julia Corsentino, Rumson-Fair HavenZoie Maffei, Jackson MemorialMikayla Blakes, Rutgers PrepMya Pauldo, Morris CatholicJustine Pissott, Red Bank Catholic Alexis Davis, WoodburyBrynn McCurry, SpartaMeg Cahalan, St. John VianneyKayla Perez, St. Thomas Aquinas Camryn Dirkes, MainlandChristina Midgette, FranklinAlly Carman, Red Ban CatholicAlana Robinson, Pope John Mary Elizabeth Donnelly, ManasquanGia Pissott, Toms River NorthGina Gaccione, IHAGabriella Ross, Donovan Catholic Rylee Drahos, Shore RegionalMadison Schiller, RamapoKatie Ledden, Rutgers PrepTayla Thomas, Montclair Immaculate Katie Fricker, CherokeeRhian Stokes, EwingSara McShea, Paul VIKassidy Thompson, Camden Catholic Kyla Glasser-Hyman, HightstownAlly Sweeney, SpartaKaci Mikulski, Wildwood CatholicFaith Williamson, Saddle River Day Georgia Heine, Manasquan Jersey Sports Zone’s All-Zone coverage is made possible by RWJ Barnabas Health!
Watch Saturday 3.12 JSZ State Championship Basketball Highlights
Boys and girls non-public state championships were up for grabs on Saturday. JSZ has complete coverage of all four games from Jersey Mike’s Arena and RWJ Barnabas Health Arena. Roselle Catholic 74 Trenton Catholic 66 | Boys | Non-Public B State Final There’s officially more hardware coming back to Roselle as Lions weathered through an impassioned comeback attempt from Trenton Catholic (22-5) to secure the state championship. Roselle Catholic (27-2) led by as much as 14 points in the third quarter but watched that lead disappear as TCPA jumped in front 53-50 going into the fourth quarter. A 10-0 run put the game away for Roselle Catholic, who wins its first Non-Public B championship since 2018. Nebraska commit Jamarques Lawrence led the way for RC with 21 points and 10 rebounds. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Piscataway: Bergen Catholic 66 Rutgers Prep 54 | Boys | Non-Public A State Final Bergen Catholic defeated Rutgers Prep 66-54 for the Non-Public A Championship. The Crusaders trailed all but the opening minutes of the first quarter before staying in front the entire game. BC led 47-38 going into the fourth quarter thanks to a big effort from 6’7 sophomore Brandon Benjamin. Benjamin finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds while Julian Brown had 11 points, Terry Copeland had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Fordham commit Will Richardson finished with 14 points. Jadin Collins for Rutgers Prep led all scorers with 23 points and 10 rebounds. It’s the Crusaders first Group Title since 2019. After winning a Sectional Championship in 2020, Covid would end that season abruptly. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction from Rutgers: Rutgers Prep 62 Saddle River Day 51 | Girls | Non-Public B State Final Rutgers Prep saw a 20-point lead disappear, but pulled away once again from Saddle River down down the stretch to win the state title. Mikayla Blakes poured in a game-high 27 points in the win for the Argonauts (27-2). Rhode Island commit Katie Ledden added 16 points for Rutgers Prep. North Carolina commit Paulina Paris scored a team-high 23 points for the Rebels (25-2) in the loss. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Toms River: St. John Vianney 74 Immaculate Heart 36 | Girls | Non-Public A State Final The Lady Lancer left no doubt on Championship Saturday, powering past the Blue Eagles to win their first state title since 2016. Princeton-commit Madison St. Rose finished with a game-high 18 points in the win. Zoe Brooks chipped in with 16 points for St. John Vianney (30-1). Bella Asencio scored a team-high 12 points in the loss for IHA (24-6). JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from game two in Toms River: JSZ’s state championship hoops coverage is made possible by RWJ Barnabas Health.
Vote Now for JSZ Week 5 Game Balls!
The high school hoops season continues with tremendous performances all around the Garden State. Our JSZ team has received a number of nominations and has combed the box scores to find the best individual efforts in North, Central and South Jersey for the week of Jan. 31 through Feb. 5! Our polls are open now through Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. The winner of each poll will receive a JSZ Game Ball during the season. To nominate a player for a Game Ball please email the JSZ team before Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Mike Frankel: mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com (South nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North nominations) Rich Chrampanis: rich@jerseysportszone.com (Central nominations) IMPORTANT- PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE OF YOUR BROWSER AND/OR ROUTER CACHING, YOU MAY VOTE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEN NOT SEE THE TOTAL VOTES CHANGE FOR THE PERSON YOU ARE VOTING FOR. THIS IS A CACHING ISSUE WITH YOUR BROWSER AND/OR ROUTER. IT IS NOT BECAUSE OF ANYTHING UNDERHANDED. BE ASSURED THAT YOUR VOTES ARE BEING TABULATED BY OUR POLLING PLATFORM, AND WILL SHOW IN THE FINAL TOTALS. OUR VOTING/POLLING PLATFORM RECOGNIZES BOTS , AND WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OUT ANY IP ADDRESS WHERE A BOT IS DISCOVERED, SO NO ONE CAN ‘GAME THE SYSTEM’. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT THE RESULTS ARE FAIR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. North Jersey Central Jersey South Jersey
Ramapo’s Unrelenting Defense Helps Extend Win Streak to 32 Straight Games
Ramapo’s resume so far this season has been bulletproof and the Raiders reinforced it even more with Friday’s win. Ramapo (10-0) quickly ran past Immaculate Heart Academy (11-3) to give them the top spot among all Big North Conference teams this year. Colgate commit Madison Schiller scored a game-high 23 points – along with seven […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Watch Sunday JSZ 11.14 State Championship Soccer Highlights
JSZ brings you highlights of the Non-Public “A” state championships for the boys and girls as part of our OceanFirst Bank Game of the Week series. Nery Rodriguez and Darron Wallace have the coverage from Kean University Seton Hall Prep 2 CBA 0 | Non-Public “A” Boys State Championship Seton Hall Prep (20-0-1) defeated Christian Brothers (20-2) 2-0 for the Non-Public A Title. Drew Ligotti got things started with an early goal in the 11th minute. After that the match focused primarily on defense as SHP shut down a Colts team that scored 12 goals in their last four games. David Schuster added a goal in the final 10 minutes of play. JSZ ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and emotional postgame reaction from Kean University: Thank you to “One on One” with Steve Adubato for sponsoring our Seton Hall Prep coverage. Jersey Sports Zone’s state soccer championship coverage is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank. Coming up next weekend we’ll have more state championship coverage from Kean University thanks to OceanFirst Bank! Immaculate Heart Academy 2 Red Bank Catholic 0 | Non-Public “A” Girls State Championship Lindsay Probst and Caitlin Forshay scored to give IHA its first state title since 2017. The Blue Eagles ranked 16th in the latest state polls pull off the upset against 5th ranked RBC. JSZ’s Darron Wallace has the Sunday morning highlights from Kean University: Jersey Sports Zone’s state soccer championship coverage is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank. Coming up next weekend we’ll have more state championship coverage from Kean University thanks to OceanFirst Bank!
Immaculate Heart volleyball remains perfect in 2021
Immaculate Heart (13-0) remains undefeated following a dominant 2-0 win over Wayne Hills (4-6). Leading 9-8 in the first set, IHA began to pull away thanks to an offensive spark from junior Brookelyn Talmadge who had five early kills. The Blue Eagles would take the set 25-10. Talmadge would continue her reign in the second set as Immaculate Heart won 25-6, she had 10 kills total and three blocks. Senior Deanna Whelpley had five kills, two digs, 13 service points and an ace. It’s only fitting on National Coaches Day that we spoke with legendary head coach Maria Nolan who is the state leader in all-time volleyball wins with a record of 1,049-113. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction: Thank you to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring our Girls Game of the Week.
Top 10 Girls Soccer Games of the 2020 Season: JSZ Summer Recap Series
The 2020 season will be forever remembered in New Jersey. Not because of the missing true state championships, but due to the resiliency of programs and players all season long. JSZ’s Summer Recap Series of the 2020-2021 scholastic season continues with our top girls soccer games of the year. “Unofficial” champions were crowned, crossover games between unfamiliar opponents happened and wild finishes were a thing of the norm. Here are our picks for the Top 10 girls soccer games of the 2020 season! No. 10: Brigitte Bussiere’s Incredible Late Goal Stuns Old Bridge Unranked Monroe defeated Old Bridge 3-2 thanks to a must-see goal from Senior Brigitte Bussiere. Bussiere finished with two goals on Nov. 3. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the call: No. 9: Rutgers Commits Emily Mason and Kylie Daigle Face Off Two of the Garden State’s elite girls soccer prospects met on Oct. 29 as undefeated Hunterdon Central, featuring NJ’s Gatorade Player of the Year Emily Mason travelled to Pennington to take on the Red Raiders and Kylie Daigle. The duo are both bound for Rutgers in the Fall, but gave us a match up to remember. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez was on the call: No. 8: Morgan Cupo’s 2 Goals Lead RBC to Non-Public Central/East Title Red Bank Catholic capped off a 10-4 season with a Non-Public Central/East Title following a 4-1 victory over St. John Vianney. Morgan Cupo scored twice in Championship game on Nov. 22, JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights: No. 7: Vanessa Sarf’s Triple OT Golden Goal Takes Down Middletown South Unranked Manalapan handed Middletown South their first loss of the season on Oct. 13 with a 4-3 victory following a golden goal from Vanessa Sarf in triple overtime. Jay Cook has the story from Middletown: No. 6: 2 OT Golden Goal Keeps Washington Twp’s Playoff Hopes Alive Mike Frenkel was there when Jessica Castorina’s golden goal led Washington Township to a 3-2 victory over Clearview in double overtime. The win kept Township’s playoffs hopes alive. Watch the recap: No. 5: Katie Aglione wins Central East B Girls Title for RFH in 2 OT JSZ’s Kenneth Bradley was there when Rumson-Fair Haven stopped Wall’s undefeated season with a 3-2 victory in double overtime for the Central East B Title. Katie Aglione netted the game winning score on Nov. 22. Watch the highlights: No. 4: Sophie Berman’s 5 Goals Leads Robbinsville To Title Robbinsville capped off a 19-1 season with an impressive 6-1 victory over Del Val for the Central West A Final. Even more impressive was the five goal performance from Sophie Berman. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez was there for all the action: No. 3: IHA Wins Northeast Non-Public Final in PK’s A nail-biter to say the least; Immaculate Heart Academy and Montclair Kimberley needed more than extra time to crown a champion. Goalie Lauren Mockler finished with 10 saves as the Blue Eagles won the Northeast Non-Public Title in Penalty Kicks (4-3). JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights: No. 2: Ocean City Finishes Perfect/Faith Slimmer Breaks OC Scoring Record Ocean City capped off the most unusual girls soccer season the state has ever witnessed with a record of 11-0-1 and the South East B Title. The Red Raiders defeated Absegami 9-1 as Faith Slimmer found net four times to break the OC scoring record with 100 career goals. Mike Frenkel was there on Nov. 22 for all the action: No. 1: Eastern Completes Undefeated Season The state’s top ranked team finished 2020 perfect and South West D Champions following a 3-0 shut out vs. Washington Township. Army commit Cami Silvestro scored late to lead the Vikings to a 15-0 record. JSZ’s James Mooney was on the call:
Watch Friday 6.18 JSZ Softball State Final Highlights
The final day of the NJSIAA softball state championships has arrived and JSZ yet again has full coverage of the last three title games from Ivy Hill Park on the campus of Seton Hall University. Subscribe with the JSZ All-Access Pass to watch it all now! Immaculate Heart Academy vs. Donovan Catholic (10 Innings) | […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Oak Knoll Rolls to Non-Public A Title
The consensus number one team in New Jersey has another piece of hardware to add to the trophy case. Oak Knoll captured its sixth-straight state championship – it’s first Non-Public A title – on the heels of a suffocating 17-4 win over Immaculate Heart Academy at Middletown South. The Royals’ three-headed scoring monster of Colleen Quinn, Lily Ramsey and Anikka Spoor each scored four goals in the blowout win. Oak Knoll outscored its postseason competition 52-20 over three games. The reigning Tournament of Champions winners have all the momentum as they head into the final leg of the 2021 season. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from our OceanFirst Bank Game of the Week: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of this championship game is made possible thanks to OceanFirst Bank!
Watch Friday 5.21 JSZ Lacrosse Highlights
County and conference tournament action on Friday brings us to Bergen County for the girls’ final and to the Shore Conference for a first round matchup. Enjoy the highlights with the All-Access Pass! Ridgewood 5 IHA 3 | Bergen County Tournament Final (Girls) Ridgewood leaned on its vaunted defense and timely scoring offensively to pound […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
LoCurto’s 3-4 Day Earns North Jersey Game Ball Honor
Immaculate Heart Academy has gone through the ringer on New Jersey’s high school softball circuit and came out with a marquis win last week against Donovan Catholic. Natalia LoCurto stuffed the stat sheet that afternoon, going 3-4 and collecting a pair of RBI’s in a 4-2 win over the Griffins. LoCurto was nominated for – and won – JSZ’s Week 4 North Jersey Softball Game Ball for that performance. JSZ’s Jay Cook stopped by practice on Thursday to present LoCurto with her honor:
Lights-Out Pitching, Big Bats Headline Week 4 Baseball + Softball Game Balls
It’s time to vote on the best performances from the fourth week of the spring season. Our Week 4 baseball and softball polls are now open, so get those votes in often before the polls close on Tuesday at 3pm! The JSZ team will present the Game Balls to the winners at a practice or game later in the week. South Jersey Submit future nominations to mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com. Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Ball polls are brought to you by NJM Insurance! Central Jersey Submit future nominations to rich@jerseysportszone.com. North Jersey Submit future nominations to jay@jerseysportszone.com.
Sophia Mount’s Gem Helps Livingston Blank IHA
Livingston freshman Sophia Mount has been a key contributor to the Lancers’ undefeated start to the 2021 season. Mount struck out seven batters and threw a complete game, two-hit shutout Tuesday to blank perennial power Immaculate Heart (11-1) 2-0 at home. Guilia Wilson and Emily Hunter each knocked in a pair of runs to give […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Volleyball or Bust: The 2021 Season
COVID-19 has affected high school athletics as we know it in New Jersey, but no sport was impacted more than Girls Volleyball. Originally played in the Fall, the season was pushed to March for just over a month of play to lead into the Spring sport season. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez chronicles what went into making a year like no other on the court: Thank you to the office of Jon Bramnick for sponsoring our Westfield coverage. Thank you to Cooper University Health Care for sponsoring our Williamstown coverage.
Immaculate Heart Volleyball Wins 14th Straight Title
Immaculate Heart 2 Hudson Catholic 1 | Non-Public North A Final Immaculate Heart (8-1) defeated Hudson Catholic (12-2) 2-1 to capture the Non-Public North A Championship. The Blue Eagles locked into a tight battle early on were able to pull away 25-23 in the first set before Hudson Catholic would tie the match at 1-1. […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Immaculate Heart Volleyball Powers Through Wayne Valley
Immaculate Heart 2 Wayne Valley 0 After suffering their first loss of the year, top ranked Immaculate Heart (4-1) bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Wayne Valley (5-2). The Blue Eagles won both sets 25-10, 25-15 behind big outings from Brookelyn Talmadge and Alyssa Lowther. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Wayne: To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Meet the 2021 JSZ All-Zone Basketball Teams
JSZ honored the top players in New Jersey from both girls and boys varsity basketball. Our week-long celebration of the 2021 season concluded with the presentation of JSZ’s Mr. and Miss Hoop Zone won by Camden’s DJ Wagner and Manchester Township’s Destiny Adams. Watch highlight videos of every one of our honorees across the state. Camden’s D.J. Wagner has been named Jersey Sports Zone’s Mr. Hoop Zone for 2021. The award is based on balloting from coaches and media from all over the state. JSZ’s Mike Frankel profiles Wagner’s remarkably fast rise to the top of the New Jersey high school hoops scene. JSZ Mr. Hoop Zone Balloting Thanks to the coaches and statewide media who casted their vote for JSZ’s Mr. Hoop Zone. Three points for a first place vote, two points for a second, and one point for third. Coaches: Don DeLeo, Hightstown, Matt Bloom, Rutgers Prep, Dave Boff, Roselle Catholic, Justin Salton, Watchung Hills, James Cranwell, Middletown South, Randy Holmes, Jackson Memorial, Ben DiBiase, Freehold Boro, Andrew Bilodeau, Manasquan, Mike Clemente, Central Regional, Cameron Bell, Egg Harbor Township, Gene Allen, Atlantic City, Richard Bolds, Timber Creek, Michael Nausedas, Marlboro, Michael Doherty, St. Joe-Montvale, Eric Cassidy, Cherokee, Paul Rodio, St. Augustine, Dennis Caruano, Raritan, Nicholas Famularo, Asbury Park, Billy Armstrong, Bergen Catholic, Kris Grundy, Montgomery, Anthony Tavares, Newark East Side, Chris Chavannes, Patrick School, Mike Puorro, Barnegat, Matt Talbot, Roselle Park, Liam James, Gloucester, Ben Gamble, Bayonne, Todd Powers, Gloucester Catholic, Alex Mirabel, St. Peter’s Prep, Anthony Drejaj, Linden, Julius David, Perth Amboy, John Rosser, Overbrook, Paddy McNamara, Haddon Township, Chris Garcia, JP Stevens, Phil Collicchio, Elizabeth, Chris Raba, Nottingham Media: Sean Miller, NJ Advance Media, John Jones, MaxPreps, Kevin Minnick, NJ Advance Media, Tom Williams, Prime Events, Mike McGarry, Press of Atlantic City, Brandon Gould, NJ Advance Media, Adam Zagoria, ZagsBlog.com, Jay Gomes, NJHoops.com, Dave’s Joint, Mike Kinney, NJ Advance Media, Kyle Franco, Trentonian, Greg Johnson, Trentonian, Greg Machos, GMC Hoops, JSZ Staff The New Jersey high school basketball community made the most of a shortened 2021 high school basketball season. Even though there was a maximum of 15 games and no state playoffs, it didn’t stop great players from around the state to shine and make the most of their limited opportunities. Click on each player’s name to watch their JSZ highlight reel and congratulations to all of the players who made this year’s JSZ All-Zone team: It’s official, Destiny Adams of Manchester Township is Jersey Sports Zone’s Miss Hoop Zone for 2021. Winning McDonald’s All American honors, 6’3 Adams takes home the award based on balloting from statewide coaches and media after averaging 30 points and 18.7 this season. With just 15 games on the schedule, she scored 450 points to end her career with 2,010 points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez sat down with the University of North Carolina-bound Senior. JSZ Miss Hoop Zone Balloting Thanks to the coaches and statewide media who casted their vote for JSZ’s Mr. Hoop Zone. Three points for a first place vote, two points for a second, and one point for third. Coaches Rachel Goodale, Jackson Memorial, Dave Beauchemin, Manchester Twp., Bob Fusik, Trenton Catholic, Sandy Gordon, Ramapo, Mary Klinger, Rutgers Prep, Steve Silver, IHA, Alaina Hearon, Jackson Liberty, Joe Montano, Red Bank Catholic, Mary Beth Chambers, Saint Rose, Mark Gnapp, Gill St. Bernard’s, Dawn Karpell, St. John Vianney, Darren Ault, Holmdel, Theresa Cuniff, Wildwood, Scott Beston, Mainland, Steve DiPatri, Wildwood Catholic, Paul Baruffi, Ocean City, Scott Meile, Oakcrest, Lisa Stelle, Paul VI, Pete Vincent, Hudson Catholic, Meg McGeehan, Warren Hills, Derek Lynn, Montville, Billy Lovett, Morris Catholic, Shannon Coyle, Long Branch, Brandon Pilgrim, Paterson East Side, Lashawn Williams, Newark Central, Glenn Jansen, Donovan Catholic, Sandi Chera, Colonia, Sean Pekarsky, Paramus Catholic, Kristen Przbylski, Eastern, JW Senft, Highland, Dave Callahan, Rumson-Fair Haven, Allyson Scerbo, Phillipsburg, Liz McKeon, Westfield, John Considine, Bishop Eustace, Lisa Kukoda, Manasquan, Justin McGhee, Middletown North, John Barbarise, Shore Regional, Jenna Marcus, Hightstown, Chris Hernandez, Weehawken, James Martinos, Notre Dame, Travis Retzlaff, East Brunswick, Audrey Taylor, Franklin, Brad Allen, Teaneck, Janet Cook, Sayreville, Dan Montferatt, Ewing, Matt Margon, Montgomery, Lauren Bowler, Matawan Media Sean Miller, NJ Advance Media, John Jones, MaxPreps, Greg Machos, GMC Hoops, Mike McGarry, Press of Atlantic City, Tom Williams, Prime Events, Brian Deakyne, NJ Advance Media, Kyle Franco, Trentonian, Greg Johnson, Trentonian, Luis Torres, NJ Advance Media, Joe Fenelon, NYG Hoops, G Thing Basketball, Prep Girls Hoops New Jersey, JSZ Staff PUBLIC NON-PUBLIC Name SchoolName SchoolMr. HZ Finalists Antoine ArnettSterlingDenver AnglinGill St. Bernard'sCorey Floyd, Jr., Roselle Catholic Gannon BradyOcean CityMark ArmstrongSt. Peter's PrepSamson Johnson, Patrick School Jerome BrewerCamdenJayden BrownMontclair ImmaculateWill Richardson, Bergen Catholic Tazir CanteyEasternJulian BrownBergen CatholicBen Roy, Manasquan Christian CevisWest MorrisZion CruzPatrick SchoolDJ Wagner, Camden Jack CollinsManasquanMatt DelaneySt. Augustine Prep Al-Fatir ConnorElizabethRay FordSt. Peter's Prep Jordan DerkackColoniaNoah HarrisRutgers Prep Austin GreenTimber CreekIsaac HesterRanney Aidan KehoePascack HillsZach HicksCamden Catholic Elijah LewisWatchung HillsTristan JeffriesSt. Thomas Aquinas Carlos LopezEgg Harbor Twp.Amare MarshallRoselle Catholic Chad MartiniWatchung HillsKeith Mency Hudson Catholic Diante MilesWildwoodMarcus PierceSt. Joseph Academy Dave OlaniyiNewark East SideElijah PerkinsRanney Chris RubayoMontgomeryJosh RiveraSt. Thomas Aquinas Derek SimpsonLenapeWisler SanonPaul VI Jack SeidlerMarlboroAkil Watson Don Bosco Prep Jon SpatolaMarlboroSimeon WilcherRoselle Catholic TaQuan WoodleyCamdenZakai ZeiglerMontclair Immaculate PUBLIC NON-PUBLIC Name SchoolName SchoolMiss HZ Finalists Lauren AchterRamapoAbby AntognoliSaint RoseDestiny Adams, Manchester Township Nina BranchizioMonroeA'Nyah BarkerIHAZoe Brooks, Trenton Catholic Amaya BurchTimber CreekEmma BruenSt. John VianneyKatie Hill, St. John Vianney Kiley CapstrawWest OrangeMeg CahalanSt. John VianneyMadison St. Rose, St. John Vianney Rachel CapuaJackson MemorialSaniah CaldwellSaddle River DayAlexa Therien, Cherokee Julia CorsentinoRumson-Fair HavenAlly CarmanRed Bank Catholic Alexis DavisGlassboroChristina DalceRutgers Prep Mary Elizabeth DonnellyManasquanAaylah Del RosarioTrenton Catholic Keegan DouglasHaddonfieldElla FajardoGill St. Bernard's Kate HerlihyMiddle Twp.Hannah HidalgoPaul VI Brooke HollawellManasquanZanai JonesHudson Catholic Tara JohnsonUniversityMarianna PapazoglouWildwood Catholic Lexi Linton Jackson MemorialPaulina ParisSaddle River Day Brynn McCurrySpartaBelle PellecchiaRutgers Prep Colleen McQuillenCresskillJustine PissottRed Bank Catholic Grace MuntRumson-Fair HavenAlana RobinsonPope John Madison SchillerRamapoSophia SabinoRed Bank Catholic Ally SweeneySpartaAngelica VelezTrenton Catholic Chloe TeterRed Bank RegionalCaileigh WalshGill St. Bernard's Bella VitoMontvilleMia YanogacioRutgers Prep JSZ All-Zone Basketball Coverage Monday, March 15: JSZ All-Zone Girls Public Team (20 players) Tuesday, March 16: JSZ All-Zone Girls Non-Public Team (20 players) Wednesday, March 17: JSZ All-Zone Boys Public Team (20 players) Thursday, March 18: JSZ All-Zone Boys Non-Public Team (20 players) Friday, March 19: JSZ 2021 Mr. and Miss Hoop Zone announced
Watch Saturday 2.27 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The action around the state picks up with the penultimate weekend of high school basketball. JSZ’s Saturday highlights included buzzer-beaters, McDonald’s All-Americans and much more. Enjoy! Camden 78 Lenape 56 | Boys The High moved another step closer to a perfect season, handling the Indians in an Olympic Conference clash. Devin Benson paced the Panthers […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Vote now for JSZ Soccer Plays of the Year!
The 2020 fall season might have been shortened but it didn’t stop New Jersey’s soccer talent from providing amazing moments. Check out our goals of the year and top saves and vote now to see who takes home top honors! The 2020 high school soccer season provided incredible goals and saves from all around the state. The Jersey Sports Zone team went through every game we shot in 2020 and compiled our nominees for Goal of the Year and Save of the Year. In addition, we asked our great fan base to submit their favorite clips for our Viewer’s Choice Goal of the Year. The voting is open NOW through Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Boys Soccer Goal of the Year Take Our Poll Girls Soccer Goal of the Year Take Our Poll Save of the Year (Boys and Girls) Take Our Poll Viewer’s Choice Goal of the Year Take Our Poll
Watch Sunday 11.22 JSZ Girls Soccer Championship Highlights
We have plenty of highlights as the girls finish off the 2020 season with stellar performances and big moments from all around the state. Immaculate Heart 1 Montclair Kimberley 1 (4-3 PK’s) | North East Non-Public Championship After Immaculate Heart and Montclair Kimberley got through 100 minutes of soccer with one goal apiece, IHA secured […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.
Meet the 2020 JSZ All-Zone Girls Basketball Team
Jersey Sports Zone has highlights of the top girls basketball players in New Jersey as we present our 2020 JSZ All-Zone girls basketball team While the coronavirus has stopped us from our annual banquet honoring the top boys and girls basketball players in the state, that doesn’t stop us from celebrating the accomplishments of New Jersey’s top players. Thursday and Friday we will share our highlight videos from the 2020 JSZ All-Zone girls basketball teams and coming up on Monday we will have highlight reels of our 2020 JSZ Miss Hoop Zone Finalists and announce our player of the year. NameSchoolName SchoolNameSchool Lauren AchterRamapoRachel KuhlOld Bridge Makayla AndrewsSaint RoseAlly LandauGolda Och A'Nyah BarkerIHAOlivia MilesBlair Academy Emma BosletSt. Thomas AquinasAnna MorrisIHA Macy BrackettNeptunePaige MortonOak Knoll Zoe Brooks Trenton CatholicOlivia MullinsRutgers Prep Saniyah CaldwellSaddle River DayMariana PapazoglouWildwood Catholic Nyasia ClarkWoodburyJustine PissottRed Bank Catholic Taylor CrystianRed Bank RegionalErika PorterNotre Dame Maniya CustisTrenton CatholicKelsey RansomSt. Thomas Aquinas Christina DalceRutgers PrepKemari ReynoldsManchester Twp. Dominique DariusBlair AcademyKayla RichardsonMiddletown South Abbey FentonOcean CityBella RunyanMoorestown Friends Makoye DiawaraBayonneSophia SabinoRed Bank Catholic Anyssa FieldsLong BranchKeona SchenckFranklin Camryn FoltzColts NeckMadison SchillerRamapo Abigeal GaborePaul VIKira SidesMiddle Township Katie HerilhyMiddle TownshipPaige SlavenRumson-Fair Haven Katie HillSaint John VianneyBella SteidleClearview Brooke HollawellManasquanAlexa TherienCherokee Ciani Redd-HowardAtlantic CityChloe TeterRed Bank Regional Jordan JanowskiSaddle River DayCaileigh WalshGill St. Bernard's Emily JohnsWashington TownshipEmma WaxMontville Zanai JonesHudson CatholicKennedy WilburnCherokee Kristina DonzaJackson Memorial 2020 JSZ Miss Hoop Zone Finalists JSZ will post highlight videos of our five finalists on Monday as well as a feature story and acceptance speech from the winner.
Watch Sunday 2.23 JSZ Tournament Basketball Highlights
Happy Sunday, basketball fans! JSZ has highlights from Mahwah and Toms River as champions are crowned in Bergen County while the Shore Conference works its way through the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for all the highlights coming in tonight! Saddle River Day 56 IHA 44 | Girls Bergen County Final Saddle River Day continued its dominant reign over Bergen County Sunday as the No. 2 seed Rebels topped No. 1 seed Immaculate Heart Academy for its fifth-consecutive Bergen County championship, tying a county record. Jordan Janowski, the only senior on the roster, had 6 points and 4 steals. Sophomore Saniah Caldwell led the Rebels with 15 points. Northwestern-commit Anna Morris led all scorers with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Ramapo College: Holmdel 61 Wall 48 | Boys | Shore Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Alex Baker had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Hornets into the SCT semifinal since 1999. Wall opened the game on an 11-1 run but Holmdel answered with a 14-0 run of their own. Ryan Bradley added 13 points and 7 rebounds to get Holmdel to 20 wins on the season. The Hornets will face top seed Manasquan in the SCT semis on Thursday. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Holmdel is made possible thanks to the support of the Law Office of Lawrence Luttrell Manasquan 59 Ranney 43 | Boys | Shore Conference Quarterfinal Ben Roy had 17 points and Jack Collins added 13 as the Warriors built a 22 point lead through three quarters and cruised into the Shore Conference semifinals. Manasquan is 25-1 and on a 15 game win streak. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Toms River:
Watch Saturday 2.8 JSZ Basketball Highlights
What a day! Saturday provides another great slate of games on the hardwood with tons of action in every corner of the state from both the boys and girls side. Stay tuned to this page all day as the highlights roll in! Camden 67 Gill St. Bernard’s 63 | Boys | Metro Classic Freshman phenom D.J. Wagner scored 19 points to lead The High to its 14th win in a row. Fellow freshman Cian Medley added 13 points for the Panthers in the victory. Denver Anglin went off for a game-high 30 points for the Knights in the loss. Princeton commit Zach Martini reached 1,000 career points in the defeat for GSB. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from Toms River: Coverage of Camden is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. Patrick School 55 Wildwood Catholic 48 | Boys | Metro Classic Jonathan Kuminga led the Celtics with 19 points in a battle between two of the top Non-Public squads in the state. Jacob Hopping kept the Crusaders right in the game all night long, scoring a team-high 19 points. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from Toms River: Notre Dame 52 Council Rock North (PA) 44 | Boys As special as senior day ceremonies are, Notre Dame had much more to celebrate as Leon Jones, who was paralyzed from a football injury three months ago, took the court. The Irish trailed in the first half before eventually going ahead by 10 and maintaining that lead late in the fourth. Quentin Autry finished with 14 points while Rutgers baseball commit Nick Feretic had 13. Leon Jones ended the day with nine points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Notre Dame coverage. Manchester Twp. 43 Mainland 36 | Girls | War vs. The Shore The Hawks entered the final quarter down by five but outscored the Mustangs 17-5 to earn the comeback victory in a rematch from last year’s Tournament of Champions. Destiny Adams turned in a standout performance, scoring a game-high 18 points. JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Linwood: Immaculate Heart 58 Westwood 19 | Girls | Bergen County Quarterfinals Northwestern commit Anna Morris scored a game-high 18 points and nearly outscored the entire Westwood offense by herself as the Blue Eagles advanced to the Bergen County semifinals in the win. No. 1 seed IHA will face fourth-seeded Teaneck in the next round on Feb. 16. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Franklin Lakes: Ramapo 67 Paramus Catholic 49 | Girls | Bergen County Quarterfinals Without a single senior on the roster, Ramapo continues to raise eyebrows in North Jersey. Sophomore Madison Schiller collected 23 points and 10 rebounds and junior Lauren Achter notched 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Ramapo, the No. 3 seed, advances to face No. 2 seed and four-time defending county champions Saddle River Day in the semifinals. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Franklin Lakes: Red Bank Catholic 73 Marlboro 36 | Girls Justine Pissott scored 21 points and Sophia Sabino added 15 as the Caseys snap the Mustangs 12 game win streak with a dominating effort on Saturday afternoon. RBC opened the game with a 20-4 run and was able to shut down a team that averaged over 64 points a game. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Red Bank: Thanks to the Jersey Shore Institute of Health & Wellness for allowing us to capture great RBC moments all year long!
Vote now for JSZ’s second round of Game Balls
Every Sunday during the basketball season, JSZ combs through the boxscores and comes up with 60 nominees for boys and girls basketball around the state who are up for six JSZ Game Balls. The polls are open NOW through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. JSZ will pay a visit to a mid-week practice or game and present Game Balls to the winners of our polls. Thanks to coaches who have sent us nominations for their players. A reminder that you can email rich@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday night for any players who you think is worthy of a Game Ball nomination. Thanks to NJM Insurance for sponsoring JSZ’s South Jersey Game Balls all year long! NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll JSZ North Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll JSZ Central Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll
Vote for First JSZ Game Balls of 2020!
Jersey Sports Zone Game Balls are back! We’ve got 60 outstanding nominees from boys and girls high school basketball in three sections of the state. The polls are open NOW through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. We’ll present JSZ Game Balls to the winners at a mid-week practice or during a game as our camera crews bring you high school basketball action throughout the week. If anyone has a Game Ball nominee, you can email rich@jerseysportszone.com before Saturday night. NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll JSZ Central Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll JSZ North Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll
Montgomery wins girls golf T of C, IHA’s Kim wins individual state title
Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough was the host for the New Jersey girls golf Tournament of Champions. Montgomery took its first-ever team championship with an 11 shot win over IHA, but the Blue Eagles didn’t come away empty handed. Junior Yoona Kim wins the individual title with a -2 under 70. JSZ has highlights from some outstanding talent on the links! To be better in your gaming use the golfing watches of Golf GPSChoice. NJ Girls Golf Tournament of Champions Team Scores Montgomery 319Immaculate Heart 330Pingry 331West Windsor-Plainsboro North 344Holmdel 356Bergen Tech 359Ridge 372Moorestown 395 NJ Girls Golf Tournament of Individual Scores Yoona Kim, IHA – 70Tiya Chowdary, Montgomery – 71Grace Lu, Wardlaw-Hartridge – 73Megha Ganne, Holmdel – 73Gio Kim, Northern Highlands – 74Madeline Lin, Montgomery – 75Christine Shao, Pingry – 76Katherine Lu, West Windsor-Plainsboro North – 76Sydney Kuo, Wardlaw-Hartridge – 77 Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Montgomery is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates
Vote now for the final Game Balls of the spring sports season
Jersey Sports Zone thanks our loyal audience for voting all year long for JSZ Game Balls. We have the final 60 nominees in high school baseball and softball. We’ll keep our polls open through Tuesday at 3:00 pm and visit high school baseball and softball practices or games to present JSZ Game Balls to six more great recipients. Thanks to NJM Insurance for sponsoring JSZ’s South Jersey Game Balls South Jersey Game Ball Nominees presented by NJM Insurance Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Central Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll
Ryleigh White Wins Week One North Jersey Game Ball
Immaculate Heart Academy’s Ryleigh White took home the Week 1 Game Ball for her performance during the game against Donovan Catholic. White finished the game with a home run and three RBI’s. Check out her full ceremony online right now: Take Our Poll
Vote for first JSZ Game Balls of Spring!
The Jersey Sports Zone team has scoured the state nominating the top players from the diamond. Cast your vote now for our first Game Balls of the 2019 spring sports season. We have ten nominees from baseball and softball in North, Central and South Jersey. Our polls stay open through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winners of our polls will receive a JSZ Game Ball at a mid-week practice or game. Coaches, players and fans can nominate a player for a JSZ Game Ball by emailing us by Saturday night: North (jay@jerseysportszone.com) South (mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com) Central (rich@jerseysportszone.com) South Jersey Game Balls presented by NJM Insurance Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Balls presented by Open Road Auto Group Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Central Jersey Game Balls presented by Open Road Auto Group Take Our Poll Take Our Poll
Watch Saturday 3.9 JSZ State Final Basketball Highlights
State championship Saturday did not disappoint! Jersey Sports Zone spent all day at the RWJ Barnabas Arena in Toms River and has four non-public state championship highlights ready to go. Saturday’s coverage includes the first state championship in Ranney history; Saddle River Day grabbing back-to-back titles; Bergen Catholic reigning supreme in the Non-Public A bracket and St. Rose showing New Jersey they are no joke. Enjoy the action! Ranney 56 Roselle Catholic 50 – Boys Non-Public B State Final Four years of hard work and dedication finally paid off for Ranney School as the Panthers made school history by winning their first ever basketball state championship. Bryan Antoine led Ranney with 21 points, while Ahmadu Sarnor (15 points) and Scottie Lewis (8 points, 6 rebounds) helped secure the win. This title game was a rematch of last year’s final that Roselle Catholic won dramatically won in the final seconds. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights: Saddle River Day 79 Trenton Catholic 67 – Girls Non-Public B State Final For the second year in a row Saddle River Day captured the Non-Public B Title. The Rebels after a slow first quarter were led by Michigan commit Michelle Sidor outscored TCA in the second quarter 21-3 to take a 43-37 lead at halftime. Sidor finished the game with 30 points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Trenton Catholic coverage! No. 4 St. Rose 45 No. 12 Immaculate Heart 42 – Girls Non-Public A State Final The St. Rose Purple Roses won their second straight Non-Public A State Title on Saturday afternoon, punching their ticket to next week’s Tournament of Champions. Junior Brynn Farrell made 13 foul shots during the game, and she scored the game-high with 22 points. Sophomore Abigail Antognoli sealed the deal for the Purple Roses, breaking the tie in the last minute of the game. She scored the second highest number of points for St. Rose with 14. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights and post-game reactions from Toms River: Sponsor! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of St. Rose is being brought to you by Reach Your Potential Training in Tinton Falls! Bergen Catholic 78 Camden Catholic 61 – Boys Non-Public A State Final Bergen Catholic captured its first state title since 2002 with a 78-61 win over Camden Catholic. The Crusaders raced out to 23-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Doug Edert pumped in 19 points to lead all scorers. Matt Zona went for 17 points and Zach Freemantle scored 16 points in the win for Bergen Catholic. Baba Ajike scored 17 points and Valen Tejeda added 16 points for the Irish in the loss. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Toms River: Sponsor! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Camden Catholic is brought to you by NJM Insurance Group!
Watch Wednesday 3.6 JSZ Playoff Basketball Highlights
This might have been the most jam-packed, action-filled Wednesday night we’ve seen all winter long. JSZ has highlights of Ranney’s late OT win to capture their second sectional title; Kahlil Whitney powering Roselle Catholic to a second-straight sectional championship, Haddonfield stopping a red-hot Manasquan right in its tracks, Freehold Township continuing to push through the Group 4 bracket; the IHA Lady Eagles winning their eighth-straight sectional title and the TCA girls winning a sectional title of their own. Stay tuned for all the action coming tonight Ranney 54 Wildwood Catholic 50 (OT) – Non-Public B South Final Freshman Elijah Perkins broke a 50-50 tie in overtime with a layup and added a free throw to give Ranney back to back sectional titles. Scottie Lewis led the Panthers with 17 points and 13 rebounds, and fouled out in overtime. Bryan Antoine had 15, but the Panthers season was hanging in the balance thanks to hot shooting from Jacob Hopping (14 points) and great play inside from Taj Thweatt (13 points, 10 rebounds). Ranney trailed by as many as four in the fourth quarter and rallied to tie the game at 48 on two Lewis free throws. Lewis then blocked Jahlil White’s game winning shot attempt and Ahmadu Sarnor missed the buzzer beater off the back rim. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from a thriller in Jackson: Roselle Catholic 48 Gill St. Bernard’s 44 – Non-Public B North Final A pair of Kahlil Whitney free throws in the final seconds was exactly what Roselle Catholic needed to ice a tight game and capture their second-straight sectional championship. Whitney, the Kentucky commit, led the Lions with 15 points in the win. GSB’s Zach Martini dropped a game-high 19 points in the losing effort. Roselle Catholic will now face Ranney in a rematch from last year’s thrilling Non-Public B Finale, which the Lions won. Watch all the action from Franklin here: Haddonfield 53 Manasquan 43 – Group 2 State Semifinal Reigning Group 2 State Champions Haddonfield punched their way to Rutgers University for the second year in a row. The Bulldawgs coming off an epic comeback against Camden in the Sectional Title game were locked in against 13th ranked Manasquan. Haddonfield took a 22-17 lead at halftime after two big quarters from Aiden Blake. In the second half an Alley-Oop from Senior Dan Fleming got things started and eventually led to a 10 point lead for them that would remain in tact for the rest of the evening. The Bulldawgs will take on Westside on 3.10. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to NJM Insurance for sponsoring our Haddonfield coverage! Freehold Township 44 Cherokee 42 – Group 4 State Semifinal Freehold Township punched a ticket to the first Group 4 state final in school history with a 44-42 win over Cherokee in Egg Harbor Township. Seth Meisner led a balanced Patriots attack with 10 points. Zach Barilka had nine points, while Greg Billups and Matt Santangelo each chipped in with eight points. Anthony DiCaro lead all scorers with 17 points for the Chiefs in the loss. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction: Trenton Catholic 74 Gloucester Catholic 64 – Non-Public South B Girls Final Maniya Custis poured in 25 points to lead four Trenton Catholic players in double digits as the Iron Mikes rained down 12 three-pointers to reach the Non-Public B state championship and a matchup with Saddle River Day on Saturday in Toms River. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Jackson Liberty High School: Thanks to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Trenton Catholic coverage. They are the reason we’ll have state championship highlights this Saturday in Toms River! Thanks to NJM Insurance for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Gloucester Catholic all year long Immaculate Heart 63 Pope John 47 – Non-Public North A Girls Final The #1 Immaculate Heart Academy Blue Eagles defeated the #2 Pope John Lady Lions at Passaic Tech on Wednesday night, winning their eighth straight Sectional Title. Eliya Herriott led IHA, scoring the game-high with 18 points. Brittany Graff and Anna Morris each scored 12 points for the Blue Eagles. They will face St. Rose on Mar. 9 for the Non-Public A Tournament Final. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights from Wayne:
Watch Sunday 2.17 JSZ Hoops Highlights!
The Sunday basketball actions continues! Jersey Sports Zone has highlights from two arenas on opposite ends of the state as Saddle River Day claimed Bergen County glory and Ranney chips away at Shore Conference Tournament competition. Enjoy the highlights! Saddle River Day 55 Immaculate Heart Academy 49 – Bergen County Tournament Girls Final Put them in the record books! Top-seeded Saddle River Day became only the second team in county history to record four-consecutive Bergen County Tournament championships after knocking off No. 2 seed IHA. Michigan commit Michelle Sidor dropped a game-high 22 points and future Duke Blue Devil Jaida Patrick went off with 16 points and 10 boards. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Ramapo College: Ranney 72 Middletown South 53 No. 1 in the NJ Top 20, Ranney advanced to the semifinals of the Shore Conference Tournament with a 72-53 victory over Middletown South. After an uncharacteristic first half that saw Villanova bound star Bryan Antoine held to just three points, the Panthers turned it in the third quarter thanks to a barrage of dunks to take a 26 point lead entering the fourth. Antoine would finish with 13 points, Florida commit Scottie Lewis had 18 and Phillip Wheeler dropped 20 points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to Monmouth Building Center for sponsoring our Middletown South coverage!
Five Dozen NJ Basketball Players Up for Final January JSZ Game Balls
It’s time to honor great performances from New Jersey high school basketball with our JSZ Game Balls. We have polls for North, Central and South Jersey in both boys and girls categories. The polls are open now through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. We look forward to handing out 6 JSZ Game Balls every week and we’ll stop by mid-week practices or games to make a presentation. NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone is able to honor South Jersey athletes every week thanks to the support of NJM Insurance! JSZ North Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll JSZ Central Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Coaches and fans – if you have a player that is worthy of nominating contact rich@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening.
JSZ Year in Review: Top Softball Games from 2018
Jersey Sports Zone is proud to put the spotlight on great females athletes in New Jersey. The high school softball season brought many great moments. Here are the 10 most viewed games from our coverage in 2018: #10: Saint John Vianney 7 IHA 3 – Strike Out Autism The Lancers got a 2-run pinch hit single from Gabby Polera in the third and busted the game open with five runs in the 5th to beat the defending state champs at Strike Out Autism in Middletown. JSZ has the highlights from a matchup of two state softball powers: #9: Middletown North 3 Lacey 2 (10 innings) – Shore Conference Tournament Quarterfinals Adriana Cerbo’s walk-off single to center in the bottom of the 10th gave Middletown North its 25th win and a spot in the SCT semifinals. North starter Malori Bell struck out 20 batters throwing all 10 innings to pick up the win. JSZ has the highlights of an outstanding game played by both teams: #8: Steinert 9 Lodi Immaculate 0 – Tournament of Champions Final Steinert came out guns blazing. In just the first inning the Spartans strung together nine runs with 13 batters at the plate and a total of seven hits. From there, it was all defense. Neither team scored a single run in the remaining 6 innings, and the Spartans came away with the title. Star pitcher, Kaylee Whittaker, had 15 strikeouts and contributed three hits of her own to Steinert’s 12 total. Check out highlights of the game now: #7: Vineland 3 Millville 2 (9 innings) – South Jersey Group 4 Finals Devin Coia’s RBI single in the 9th inning gave Vinelands the South Jersey Group 4 crown. SNJ Today’s Mike Frankel has the highlights of an outstanding South Jersey softball state playoff game: #6: Roselle Park 4 Gloucester City 3 – Group 1 State Championship Want to see some exciting softball? Do not miss this matchup between Gloucester City and Roselle Park. It was an offensive battle with Roselle Park out-hitting Gloucester 14-10. The Panther’s junior pitcher, Madison Hummel, was not only a key factor on the mound, but also at the plate. She hit the walk-off single to win the game, bringing home the Group 1 Title for Roselle. Check out highlights of this one now: #5: Donovan Catholic 13 Saint John Vianney 4 – Shore Conference Championship After a stunning 2-0 loss to St. John Vianney in the Non-Public A South Final, No. 1 Donovan Catholic was looking to make statement in the SCT Final. Statement made, the Griffins poured in 7 runs in the 1st inning, resulting in a 13-4 win, avenging that loss over the Lancers. Donovan Catholic finishes the season with a 30-1 record, while St. John Vianney falls to 27-1 as they head into the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions this week. Watch Highlights of the SCT Final on JSZ! #4: Saint John Vianney 2 Mount St. Dominic 1 – Non-Public “A” State Championship Going 5 years without a state championship is considered a “drought” at St. John Vianney, and that just speaks to how special the Lancers’ softball program is in Holmdel. That drought came to an emphatic end on Saturday night, as Vianney got another great performance from sophomore Julia Parker, 7 IP, 7 K’s, 1R, leading the Lancers to the Non-Public A State Title with a 2-1 win over Mount St. Dominic. Watch Highlights and post game from SJV’s win on JSZ! #3: Montgomery 3 Hillsborough 1 – Somerset County Championship Hillsborough made it to this year’s Somerset County Championship for the first time in three years as the number one seed, while Montgomery [the three seed] lost the title last season to Bridgewater-Raritan. Both teams were hungry for this win, but in the end, it all came down to mistakes in the field and pitching. Montogmery’s Peyton Schnackenberg did cost her team a run in the third inning after a wild pitch, but she made up for it with 11 strikeouts. Schnackenberg was also one strike shy of a no-hitter, and her performance took a major role in the Cougars 3-1 win over the Raiders. Check out the highlights now: #2: Donovan Catholic 13 Middletown South 2 NJ’s #1 ranked team put together back to back 6-run frames in the 2nd and 3rd innings to dominate the Eagles. Linsday Nelson pitched three shutout innings and picked up her 500th career strikeout. JSZ has highlights from the team that was ranked #13 in the latest USA Today Super 25 National Poll: #1: Saint John Vianney 2 Donovan Catholic 0 – South Non-Public “A” Finals The marquee matchup in New Jersey Softball lived up to the hype and then some. St. John Vianney’s Sophomore pitcher Julia Parker pitched 7 shutout innings, giving up just 3 hits against one of the best offenses in all of America, leading the Lancers to a 2-0 win. St. John Vianney captures the Non-Public A South Championship avenging back to back playoff losses to Donovan the past two seasons, and improves to 26-0 on the season. The loss was the first of the season for Donovan Catholic as they fall to 29-1. Watch highlights of the Lancers and Griffins on JSZ!
Watch JSZ’s Highlights of Girls Lacrosse Group 1 & 3 Semifinals now!
Summit 11 IHA 6 – Group 3 Semifinal – Emily Paytas 3 Goals Summit jumped out to 3-1 early in this semifinal, but the IHA Blue Eagles bounced back behind the stick of Lexi Edmonds who score all 3 of their goals in the first half. In the second half, the Hilltoppers pulled away thanks to a great defensive performance by Southern California commit, Kaleigh Brennan, and a hat trick from Emily Paytas. Check out highlights of this game now: Sponsor Alert! Coverage of Summit is brought to you by Equinox Fitness. Thanks to this sponsor JSZ can bring you exciting Hilltopper highlights all season long! Oak Knoll 19 Saddle River Day 10 – Group 1 Semifinal Oak Knoll came out quick with the lead and never let their foot off the gas. They outscored the Rebels 19-10, and will move on to the Group 1 final where they will face Pingry for the title. Check out highlights of this game now:
Stellar pitching efforts headline this week’s North Jersey Game Ball Nominees
Each week, JSZ’s Alex Lorenzo posts ten nominees from outstanding performances from baseball and softball in the Big North and GMC conferences. Voting is open now through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winner of the poll will get a JSZ Game Ball presented to them with their teammates. Baseball Poll Take Our Poll Softball Poll Take Our Poll Coaches & Fans: You can nominate your top performer every week. Just drop a line to alex@jerseysportszone.com no later than Saturday evening and we’ll nominate your player.
Vote for Alex’s North Jersey Game Ball: Baseball & Softball April 29th
Each week, JSZ’s Alex Lorenzo posts ten nominees from outstanding performances from baseball and softball in the Big North and GMC conferences. Voting is open now through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winner of the poll will get a JSZ Game Ball presented to them with their teammates. Baseball Poll Take Our Poll Softball Poll Take Our Poll Coaches & Fans: You can nominate your top performer every week. Just drop a line to alex@jerseysportszone.com no later than Saturday evening and we’ll nominate your player. Welcome to Jersey Sports Zone! After three years on the Jersey Shore, we’ve expanded our coverage to every part of the Garden State. We are excited to bring you high definition highlights and features of high school sports all year long.
Vote for Alex’s North Jersey Game Ball: Baseball & Softball April 22nd
Each week, JSZ’s Alex Lorenzo posts ten nominees from outstanding performances from baseball and softball in the Big North and GMC conferences. Voting is open now through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winner of the poll will get a JSZ Game Ball presented to them with their teammates. Baseball Poll Take Our Poll Softball Poll Take Our Poll Coaches & Fans: You can nominate your top performer every week. Just drop a line to alex@jerseysportszone.com no later than Saturday evening and we’ll nominate your player. Welcome to Jersey Sports Zone! After three years on the Jersey Shore, we’ve expanded our coverage to every part of the Garden State. We are excited to bring you high definition highlights and features of high school sports all year long.
SJV beats IHA in matchup of two softball powers
Saint John Vianney 7 IHA 3 The Lancers got a 2-run pinch hit single from Gabby Polera in the third and busted the game open with five runs in the 5th to beat the defending state champs at Strike Out Autism in Middletown. Saint John Vianney is a perfect 6-0 on the season and ranked #2 in the latest state polls. JSZ has the highlights from a matchup of two state softball powers: A special thanks to our two SJV sponsors! BCB Bayshore, Your Community Bank and Paver Restoration are the reason we bring you great action from the Lancers in all sports
Vote for Alex’s North Jersey Game Ball: Baseball & Softball April 8th
Each week, JSZ’s Alex Lorenzo posts ten nominees from outstanding performances from baseball and softball in the Big North and GMC conferences. Voting is open now through Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The winner of the poll will get a JSZ Game Ball presented to them with their teammates. Baseball Poll Take Our Poll Softball Poll Take Our Poll Coaches & Fans: You can nominate your top performer every week. Just drop a line to alex@jerseysportszone.com no later than Saturday evening and we’ll nominate your player. Welcome to Jersey Sports Zone! After three years on the Jersey Shore, we’ve expanded our coverage to every part of the Garden State. We are excited to bring you high definition highlights and features of high school sports all year long.
Watch Saturday State Championship Hoop Highlights
Roselle Catholic 63 Ranney 61 – Non-Public “B” Boys State Championship Naz Reid blocked a game-winning shot attempt and raced up the floor to slam down an alley-oop pass from Ithiel Horton with under 10 seconds left to give the Lions a state championship. Roselle Catholic overcame a seven-point deficit with three minutes to go in the fourth quarter in an amazing come from behind win. Reid finished the game with 22 points and 9 rebounds and led the comeback in crunch time. Ranney played inspired basketball against New Jersey’s #1 ranked team. The Panthers had four players in double digits led by Ahmadu Sarnor’s 16 points. Scottie Lewis had 12 points, 9 rebounds + 8 assists. This game was an instant classic! JSZ has multiple angles of the play that won the state title and a full breakdown along with post-game reaction in Toms River: Jersey Sports Zone’s state basketball playoff coverage is made possible thanks to the support of RYPT. Reach Your Potential Training is where the Shore Conference’s top athletes train to get ready for their season. New York Mets 3rd baseman Todd Frazier and Eagles Super Bowl champ Vinny Curry are just two of the many who had incredible success thanks to the foundation set by coach Bobby Smith and the RYPT staff! Don Bosco Prep 61 Camden Catholic 54 – Non-Public “A” Boys State Championship Marcellus Earlington had 24 points and 12 rebounds as Don Bosco Prep held off a fourth quarter rally from to make it back to back state titles. JSZ has highlights of Earlington’s inside-outside prowess and all the action from RJW Barnabas Arena in Toms River: Saint Rose 53 IHA 39 – Non-Public “A” Girls State Championship Ariana Dalia led a balanced attack with 11 points as the Purple Roses used smothering defense to win the Non-Public “A” Girls State Championship. Leading 22-15 at the half, Saint Rose used a 15-8 third quarter to bust the game open. JSZ has highlights and post-game reaction from Toms River: Saddle River Day 73 Rutgers Prep 49 – Non-Public “B” Girls State Championship Saddle River Day jumped out to an early start in the first quarter with a 10-2 lead and ran the table from there. Star point guard, Michelle Sidor set the tone with 28 points and six assists, leading her team to a 73-49 victory over the Argonauts. Check out full highlights and a post-game interview with Sidor now:
IHA and Bishop Eustace share Non-Public “A” soccer title
From Kean University, JSZ brings you a battle between Immaculate Heart Academy and Bishop Eustace in the Non-Public A Girls Soccer Final. IHA scored early with Ava Wilson for the early 1-0 lead; however, Bishop Eustace came storming back in the last two minutes of regulation to tie the game up 1-1. The two teams would then go on to be co-champions of the Non-Public A Tournament after two scoreless overtimes. Not everyone’s favorite ending, but after the game JSZ’s Courtney DuPont caught tup with both goal scorers. Check out full highlights: Immaculate Heart – 1 Bishop Eustace – 1
