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Brick Coaching Legend Enjoys Great Grandchildren Continuing Legacy

Bob Auriemma is the patriarch of New Jersey high school hockey and is still closely connected to the game thanks to his great-grandchildren on the ice for Brick. Watch JSZ's feature on a true legend and the impact he still has on the game For 54 years and over 1,000 games, Bob Auriemma was behind...

RFH hockey ups unbeaten streak to 6 with road win at Brick

Two of the Shore Conference's top public school teams collied at the Ocean Ice Palace. Watch JSZ's Friday night hockey highlights from the Ocean Ice Palace Rumson-Fair Haven 4 Brick 2 Beau Kemler had a pair of goals and the Bulldogs fired 48 shots on net on the way to a third straight win and a...

OC Advances to Sectional Semifinals

Ocean City 13 Brick Memorial 5 | Boys Group 3 South Quarterfinal The Red Raiders are the defending Group 3 South champions, and Ocean City is making another deep playoff push this spring. Jack Davis scored four goals, while Tommy Schutta found the net three times to lead the third-seeded Raiders (12-7) past the sixth-seeded Mustangs (13-5). JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from a foggy Carey Stadium: JSZ’s coverage of Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank.

20. May 2022

posted by Mike Frankel

Vote Now For Final JSZ Spring Game Balls of the Season!

For the last time this season, 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

15. May 2022

posted by Nery Rodriguez

Watch JSZ State Finals Wrestling Highlights

The wrestling season wrapped up with a bang at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday. JSZ has highlights and interviews from all 14 boys state wrestling finals matches. Check back throughout the night as the videos are posted! 285 Pounds Jimmy Mullen, St. Joe’s (Mont.) p. (2:49) Dominick Brogna, Bergen Catholic 106 Pounds Adrian DeJesus, St. Peter’s Prep 3-2 dec. Patrick O’Keefe, St. John Vianney 113 Pounds Anthony Knox, St. John Vianney 7-2 dec. Jared Brunner, Eastern 120 Pounds Evan Tallmadge, Brick Memorial 7-3 dec. Luke Stanich, Roxbury 126 Pounds Evan Mougalian, Kinnelon 7-1 dec. Garrett Totten, CBA 132 Pounds Tyler Vazquez, Delbarton 2-1 dec. Anthony Santaniello, Brick Memorial 138 Pounds Joseph Cangro, Bergen Catholic p. (3:57) Julian George, CBA 144 Pounds Joe Fongaro, Boonton 10-9 dec. Ty Whalen, Clearview 150 Pounds Andrew Troczynski, Delbarton 5-2 dec. Laith Hamdeh, Passaic County Tech 157 Pounds Simon Ruiz, Delbarton 5-1 dec. Dakota Morris, Kingsway 165 Pounds Hunter Mays, Howell 5-4 dec. Nicholas Fea, Bergen Catholic 175 Pounds Harvey Ludington, Brick Memorial 5-2 dec. Jared Schoppe, Delsea 190 Pounds Brian Soldano, High Point 11-3 md Joshua Palacio, North Bergen 215 Pounds Martin Cosgrove, Camden Catholic 6-5 dec. P.J. Casale, Passaic Valley Jersey Sports Zone’s state championship wrestling coverage is made possible by RWJ Barnabas Health.

5. Mar 2022

posted by Mike Frankel

Watch Saturday 3.5 JSZ Playoff Basketball Highlights

Only one stop left before sectional basketball champions are crowned and JSZ has you covered with a pair of Central Jersey semifinal matchups that feature two unfamiliar programs headed for title games this postseason. Check out our Saturday 3.5 coverage below. Keyport New Egypt | Boys | Central Group 1 Semifinal Keyport (19-6) defeated New Egypt (16-11) 67-53 to advance to their first Sectional Final since 2004. Locked into a tight 27-26 game at halftime, the contest remained close until the fourth quarter when the Red Raiders led by senior standout DJ Thompson went ahead by as many as 15. Thompson finished with 23 points while George Mitchell had 16 for Keyport. Devin Kimmick for New Egypt led all scorers with 30 points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction: Thank you to RWJ Barnabas Health for sponsoring our state championship basketball coverage. Robbinsville Brick Memorial | Boys | Central Group 3 Semifinal (2) Robbinsville (20-7) defeated (3) Brick Memorial (20-7) 40-39 to advance to the program’s first ever Sectional Final. Brick would take a 14-13 lead at halftime before Brian Herbert helped Robbinsville jump in front 29-21 to end the third quarter. The Mustangs trailing 40-39 with five seconds remaining in regulation came up just short on a missed foul shot. Brian Herbert finished with 12 points. The Ravens take on (1) Manasquan (24-5) for the Central Jersey, Group 3 Championship on 3/8. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Robbinsville coverage. Thank you to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring our Brick Memorial coverage.

5. Mar 2022

posted by Nery Rodriguez

Watch Tuesday 3.1 JSZ Basketball Highlights

Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you sponsored opening round highlights of the 2022 NJSIAA State Basketball Tournament. Check out our 3.1 coverage below. Brick Memorial 55 Colts Neck 38 | Central Group 3 | Boys Luke Braaten had a monster double-double with 18 points and 18 rebounds and Josh Michigan scored 18 in the final two quarters after a scoreless first half to give Brick Memorial a state playoff win. The game marked the end of the coaching career of Colts Neck’s Lou Piccola who’s retiring after 50 years of coaching and over 600 wins. Brick Memorial will face Hamilton West in the Central Jersey Group 3 Quarterfinals. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Brick: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank Colonia 60 Steinert 23 | Central Group 3 | Girls Colonia (23-4) defeated Steinert (9-13) 60-23 to advance to the Central Jersey, Group 3 Quarterfinals. The Patriots led 28-14 after the second quarter following a big first half from junior Mattison Chiera and they controlled the pace of the game from there. Chiera led all scorers with 26 points, Taylor Derkack had 16 points. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Steinert coverage.

1. Mar 2022

posted by Nery Rodriguez

Watch Monday 2.21 JSZ Hockey Highlights

The Road to the Rock is underway. We’ve got two games from the opneing night of the hockey state playoffs thanks to our great sponsors. Check them out NOW! Bernards 4 Brick 2 | Public “C” Play-In Bernards (15-3-3) advanced to the Public C playoffs with a 4-2 win over Brick (8-9-2) in the Play-In Round. Bernards led 3-1 after two periods of play thanks to a pair of scores from Aidan Gallagher. Brick cut it to a one score game in the third period, but a strong night at goal for sophomore goalie Baylyn Shankman continued to secure the victory. Shankman finished with 23 saves. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction from Morristown: Thank you to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring our Brick Township and Memorial coverage. Hopewell Valley 3 Ocean Township 2 (OT) | Public “C” Play-In Cole Beck scored 4:29 into overtime to give Hopewell Valley a spot in the next round of the state playoffs and a showdown with Governor Livingston. Ocean rallied from 2-0 down with a pair of goals in the third. Owen Mumm’s goal with 3:17 left in regulation forced overtime. The Spartans got an early power play in the extra period but couldn’t cash in. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Jersey Shore Arena in Wall:

22. Feb 2022

posted by Nery Rodriguez

Watch 2.13 JSZ Wrestling Team State Championship Coverage

It’s Super Sunday in the New Jersey high school wrestling world, too! JSZ has highlights from a handful of team state championship matches from Franklin High School. Stay tuned for all the action as it rolls in! Pope John 42 Red Bank Catholic 31 | Non-Public B Final Pope John found momentum at the turn of the lineup and went on a 30-point run to steal the Non-Public B state championship from Red Bank Catholic in a closely contested final. Brothers Sabino and Lorenzo Portella powered the Caseys to 31-12 lead after heavyweight, but the Lions roared back in after winning by forfeit at 106 and then collecting four straight pins to close the match out. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Franklin High School: Phillipsburg 51 Howell 8 | Group 5 Final The Stateliners piled up 12 wins to pick up the school’s 23rd state wrestling championship. Dawson McWilliams got the first of four P’Burg pins at 106 pounds and Gavin Hawk delivered a 5-3 upset of Sebastian Ortega at 120 pounds. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-match reaction from Franklin High School: Mount Olive 32 Brick Memorial 29 | Group 4 Final A back and forth dual between the Marauders and Mustangs came down to the final match of the day. Tied at 29, Anthony Moscatello took the mat at 190 for Mt Olive and secured a spot in program history. Controlling the entire bout, Moscatello paced to a 5-1 win as Mount Olive won their first ever Group title. The Marauders got big wins as Riley Camoia, Tyler Bienus and Brian Bienus won by pin and Tyler Hagensen won by tech fall. Anthony Santaniello and Ryan Smith won by pin for the Mustangs in the loss. JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights from Franklin: JSZ Bonus Coverage: Delsea 28 Warren Hills 27 | Group 3 Final Clinging to a 25-21 lead, Delsea’s Luke Maxwell scored a two-point takedown in the 3rd period to score a 4-3 decision and clinch the Group 3 title for the Crusaders. Watched the move that decided a state championship: Thanks to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring our wall-to-wall coverage of the NJSIAA team wrestling state championships!

13. Feb 2022

posted by Jay Cook

Watch Friday 2.11 JSZ Wrestling Highlights

JSZ has coverage from a pair of thrilling non-public sectional finals, plus amazing action from two state semifinals on the public side. Check back throughout the night to watch the highlights! Bergen Catholic 24 Delbarton 23 | Non-Public A North Final Mark this down as the Match of the Year. The Crusaders and Green Wave went the distance and were tied 23-23 at the end of all 14 bouts. After 10 minutes of discussion, Bergen Catholic was dramatically named the Non-Public A North sectional champions. Criteria J – most near-fall points – was the deciding factor in one of the tightest, most thrilling matches you’ll see all year. Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Morristown: A special thanks to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of sectional championship wrestling! Red Bank Catholic 39 Holy Spirit 30 | Non-Public B South Final Trailing 30-12, the Caseys scored back-to-back wins and got two forfeits to set the stage for Davin Brewton to clinch the school’s first-ever wrestling sectional championship with a second-period pinfall at 215 pounds. RBC will face Pope John in the Non-Public “B” state championship on Sunday morning at Franklin High School. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-match reaction from Red Bank: A special thanks to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of sectional championship wrestling! Phillipsburg 27 Southern 25 | Group 5 State Semifinal The Stateliners trailed 22-6, but battled back to stun the Rams and punch a ticket to the state final. Nate Zastowny won via tech fall for Phillipsburg, while David Pierson and John Wargo won key decisions down the stretch. Dawson McWilliams avoided a pin in the final match to clinch the win for the Stateliners. Cole Velardi won by fall, while Matt Henrich had a tech fall for Southern in the loss. P’burg will face Howell for the Group 5 championship on Sunday in Franklin. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights: Coverage of Phillipsburg is made possible by the Garnet Booster Club. Brick Memorial 38 North Hunterdon 27 | Group 4 State Semifinal The Mustangs of Brick Memorial won in dominant fashion over North Jersey sectional champions North Hunterdon. Brick won nine of 11 contested bouts to get out to a 38-9 lead before forfeiting the last three matches. Returning state champion Evan Tallmadge won by tech fall while Ryan Smith, Harvey Ludington and other returning state champion Anthony Santaniello won by pin for the Mustangs. Logan Wadle earned a pin for the Lions in the loss. Brick Memorial will wrestle for its tenth group title in program history on Sunday. JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights from Annandale: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank.

12. Feb 2022

posted by Mike Frankel

Watch Friday 2.4 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights

JSZ brings you two games from the Friday night ice thanks to our great sponsors. Check out wins for Princeton and Manalapan NOW! Princeton 9 Paul VI 5 Princeton (14-2-3) defeated Paul VI (10-6-1) 9-5 to pick up a third straight win in a battle of two CVC Division leaders. Princeton with a commanding 5-2 lead entering the third period found themselves in a tightly contested 7-5 game late in regulation before Ethan Garlock and Cooper Zullo added scores to give the Little Tigers a comfortable lead in the final three minutes. Garlock and Zullo each had two goals. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Princeton coverage. Manalapan 5 Brick 2 Christian Pietromonaco had a four-point night and set the tone with a dazzling end to end rush goal and sophomore Josh Kushnir had a pair of second period power goals to help the Braves to a quality road win at the Ocean Ice Palace. Manalapan improves to 10-5-2 with a stellar 6-1-1 road record. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Brick: Special thanks to OceanFirst Bank for supporting JSZ’s coverage of Brick Township and Brick Memorial all year long!

4. Feb 2022

posted by Nery Rodriguez

Brick Coaching Legend Enjoys Great Grandchildren Continuing Legacy

Bob Auriemma is the patriarch of New Jersey high school hockey and is still closely connected to the game thanks to his great-grandchildren on the ice for Brick. Watch JSZ’s feature on a true legend and the impact he still has on the game For 54 years and over 1,000 games, Bob Auriemma was behind the bench at the Ocean Ice Palace for the Brick Township hockey team. With 729 wins, eight Gordon Cup titles and six state championships, he will forever be the patriarch of New Jersey high school hockey. Following his retirement in 2017, Auriemma still finds himself a fixture at the rink as he watches his two great-grandsons play for the co-op of Brick Township and Brick Memorial. Jake and Kevin Toye have been key contributors to a Brick team that is currently 7-5-2 and enjoying a return to the Ocean Ice Palace after four years away. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has this story on one of New Jersey’s great hockey families: Jersey Sports Zone thanks OceanFirst Bank for supporting Brick Township and Brick Memorial and allowing us to tell great stories!

29. Jan 2022

posted by rchrampanis

Vote on 2022 Week 2 JSZ Basketball Game Balls!

The HS 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. 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

16. Jan 2022

posted by Mike Frankel

RFH hockey ups unbeaten streak to 6 with road win at Brick

Two of the Shore Conference’s top public school teams collied at the Ocean Ice Palace. Watch JSZ’s Friday night hockey highlights from the Ocean Ice Palace Rumson-Fair Haven 4 Brick 2 Beau Kemler had a pair of goals and the Bulldogs fired 48 shots on net on the way to a third straight win and a 4-0-2 mark in the last six games. Charlie Tallman and Brett Pritchard also scored for the Bulldogs who never trailed in the game. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Brick: Thanks to Mario Venancio of Berkshire Hathaway Fox&Roach Realtors for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Township and Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank

14. Jan 2022

posted by rchrampanis

JSZ Game Balls makes its 2022 debut!

We’ve got 60 nominees around the state for six JSZ Game Balls. Cast your vote now to honor great performances from last week in high school basketball for both boys and girls! Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls return for the 2022 basketball season. We’ve got great performances from all around the state. 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

9. Jan 2022

posted by rchrampanis

Toye’s Hat Trick Gives Brick 5th Straight Win

We’ve got Friday night hockey from the Ocean Ice Palace. Watch Jake Toye’s hat trick and all the highlights from Brick against Central Regional thanks to OceanFirst Bank! Brick 4 Central Regional 1 Sophomore Jake Toye’s first career hat trick led the co-op of Brick Township and Brick Memorial to a 4-1 win over Central Regional. Toye scored a pair of goals 37 seconds apart early in the first to give Brick a quick 2-0 lead. After Dom Wiatrowski scored in the second for Central, Toye delivered a missle 10 minutes into the third to deliver a huge insurance goal. Ty Nicol closed out the scoring for a Brick squad that has won five in a row and a 6-1-1 record. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from the Ocean Ice Palace: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Township and Brick Memorial is brought you by OceanFirst Bank

7. Jan 2022

posted by rchrampanis

Watch Tuesday 12.21 JSZ Wrestling Highlights

Coming off of a big first weekend of tournaments, JSZ caught Shore Conference wrestling action between cross town rivals! Brick Memorial 54 Brick Twp 18 | Shore Conference Wrestling Despite their two returning State Champions not wrestling, the Mustangs made easy work of their in town foe Brick Dragons. Corey Martin, Jack Torre, Kenneth Melillo, Sam Azzaretti, Braden Scott, and Ryan Smith all won by fall for Brick Memorial in the win. Jake DeDreux and Dean Canfield won by fall for the Dragons. JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights from Brick: Coverage of Brick Twp and Brick Memorial is made possible by Ocean First Bank!

21. Dec 2021

posted by Kenneth Bradley

Blair, Delbarton Finish 1-2 at Beast of the East Wrestling

Jersey Sports Zone takes the road trip to Delaware for the Beast of the East, one of the top wrestling events in the country. New Jersey produces six individual champions led by Blair Academy’s five champs and overall team championship. Watch the highlights of ten championship matches involving New Jersey wrestlers Over 700 wrestlers from the East Coast came to the University of Delaware to compete in the 29th annual Beast of the East wrestling tournament, making it’s triumphant return after missing 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Blair Academy won five individual championships on the way to winning the overall team title. Delbarton was the runner-up, headlined by Tyler Vazquez getting a marquis win at 132 pounds. Jersey Sports Zone’s Rich Chrampanis and Jay Cook have breakdowns of ten matches that featured New Jersey wrestlers in championship bouts. 113 pounds: Leo DeLuca (Blair Academy) pins Tahir Perkins (Nazareth) 1:44 120 pounds: Marc-Anthony McGowan (Blair Academy) defeats Gabe Giampietro (Smyrna) 12-1 126 pounds: Matthew Lopes (Blair Academy) defeats Evan Mougalian (Kinnelon) 2-1 132 pounds: Tyler Vazquez (Delbarton) defeats Anthony Santaniello (Brick Memorial) 6-5 145 pounds: Ethan Mojena (Lake Highland Prep) defeats Cross Wasilewski (Delbarton) 6-3 (OT) 152 pounds: Joe Sealey (Wyoming Seminary) defeats Andy Troczynski (Delbarton) 13-5 160 pounds: Jonathan Ley (Lake Highland Prep) defeats Simon Ruiz (Delbarton) 5-4 170 pounds: Daniel Wask (Blair Academy) defeats Daniel Williams (Lake Highland Prep) 21-7 182 pounds: Kingsley Menifee (Fauqueir) defeats Vincent Lee (Delbarton) 7-5 (OT) 220 pounds: TJ Stewart (Blair Academy) defeats Max Shulaw (St. Francis Desales) 10-5 Jersey Sports Zone’s Beast of the East coverage is being brought to you by OceanFirst Bank

19. Dec 2021

posted by rchrampanis

Watch Monday 11.1 JSZ Playoff Soccer Highlights

The state playoffs get underway with opening-round action on Monday. Enjoy the highlights! Egg Harbor Twp. 2 Eastern 0 | Boys | Group 4 South A pair of second half goals propelled the fourth-seeded Eagles past the 13th-seeded Vikings and into the sectional quarterfinal round. Jackson Griffith and Gilmer Mendoza both scored goals for EHT (13-6). Brayden Cooper stopped a PK for Eastern (11-9) in the loss. The Eagles will now host either Toms River North or GCIT on Thursday. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights: Coverage of Eastern is made possible by Cooper University Health Care. Brick Memorial 2 Red Bank Regional 1 | Boys | Group 3 Central Anden Johnson’s goal with :16 seconds left gave the Mustangs a last-minute win on the road in the opening round of the state playoffs. Red Bank Regional took a 1-0 lead on a Matt Lynch goal in the 69th minute but saw the game take a dramatic turn when a red card was issued to the Bucs with 7:30 to go. Jason Desiderio scored just seconds after the red card to tie the game and Johnson scored off a free kick from Ryan Smith. The Mustangs will face #2 seed Ocean in the second round. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-match reaction from Little Silver: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank Hopewell Valley 10 Brick Township 3 | Boys | Group 3 Central (1) Hopewell Valley (16-4) defeated (16) Brick Township (4-13-1) 10-3 to advance to the Central Jersey, Group 3 Quarterfinals. The Bulldogs would take a 5-1 lead at halftime following two early scores from Kyle Mason in the first. Mason finished with a hat trick while Alex Tagliareni, Richie Kiefer and Tom Hooks each had two goals. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Hopewell Valley coverage. Thank you to OceanFirst Bank for sponsoring our Brick Township coverage.

1. Nov 2021

posted by Mike Frankel

Vote Now for Final JSZ Game Balls of the Fall!

The final week of the regular season has officially come and gone and Jersey Sports Zone’s statewide Game Ball polls are around for one final week. Our team of MMJ’s are highlighting batches of stellar performances with game ball voting where players in every corner of the state are honored on a weekly basis. Did we miss a player? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our MMJ’s below. The polls stay open through Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Thanks to everyone for voting! South Jersey Future nominations can be submitted to Mike Frankel: MikeFrankel@jerseysportszone.com North Jersey Future nominations can be submitted to Jay Cook: Jay@jerseysportszone.com Central Jersey Future nominations can be submitted to Nery Rodriguez: Nery@jerseysportszone.com

31. Oct 2021

posted by Jay Cook

RFH Girls Soccer Wins Third Straight

The Bulldogs score a 2-1 win over Brick Memorial in Thursday girls soccer action from the Shore Conference. Watch the highlights of a great Monmouth/Ocean County showdown! Rumson-Fair Haven 2 Brick Memorial 1 | Girls Cameron Hughes and Janey Sypeck scored first-half goals to stake RFH to a 2-0 lead and held on to hand the Mustangs (4-1) its first loss of the season. Mackenzie Fanning scored in the 33rd minute to cut the deficit to 2-1 but RFH provided pressure for most of the second half and keeper Eva Kalman had a seven save effort to preserve the win. RFH (3-2-1) is now on a three-match win streak. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Rumson: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Memorial is made possible by OceanFirst Bank

23. Sep 2021

posted by rchrampanis

Watch Wednesday 9.22 JSZ Soccer Highlights

There was plenty of action on the pitch around the Garden State on Wednesday. Enjoy our sponsored highlights! Washington Twp. 0 Shawnee 0 (2OT) | Boys In a battle between two South Jersey Group 4 title contenders, the Minutemen and the Renegades came away with a draw after 100 minutes of scoreless soccer. Zack Masny made nine saves for Washington Township (1-1-1). Daniel Ferrer made six saves for Shawnee (4-0-1). JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from our OceanFirst Bank Game of the Week: The Boys and Girls Game of the Week is made possible by OceanFirst Bank. Coverage of both Washington Township and Shawnee is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. Brick Township 1 Brick Memorial 1 (F-2OT) | Boys Billy Caruso scored on a second-half penalty kick for the Mustangs and the Dragons countered with Jayson Nardon’s sixth goal of the season to earn a draw with their crosstown rival. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the battle of Brick highlights from the Drum Point Soccer Complex Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Brick Township and Brick Memorial is brought to you by OceanFirst Bank

22. Sep 2021

posted by Mike Frankel

Top 10 Wrestling Moments of the 2021 Season: JSZ Summer Recap Series

The 2021 wrestling season was certainly unique, with no team titles up for grabs and the state tournament relocating from Atlantic City to Phillipsburg. JSZ’s cameras were along for the ride as the state’s best wrestlers made it a season to remember. Our JSZ Summer Recap Series continues with the Top 10 wrestling moments of the year. No. 10: Kira Pipkins wins 2nd state title Bloomfield’s Kira Pipkins used a 2-0 decision victory to capture her second state crown, and puts her on pace to potentially be the first girl in NJ history to win four state titles. JSZ’s Jay Cook was on the call: No. 9: Kittatinny’s John Gill reaches 600 wins The Cougars pulled off an unforgettable upset victory over rival High Point, making coach John Gill the fifth coach in New Jersey history to reach 600 wins. JSZ’s Jay Cook was on the call: No. 8: Jayla Hahn adds to family legacy, wins first state title Lakewood’s Jayla Hahn made a thrilling comeback in the final 15 seconds of the 143-pound state final to win her first state title, adding more hardware to the storied Hahn family legacy in NJ wrestling. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis was on the call: No. 7: Brian Soldano caps undefeated season with a state title High Point’s Brian Soldano left no doubt in Phillipsburg, capturing his second state title with a second-period pin in the 182-pound final. JSZ’s Jay Cook was on the call: No. 6: Delbarton edges Kingsway to remain undefeated There were no team titles on the line this season, but Delbarton showed it still had one of the best lineups in the state in 2021. The Green Wave knocked off Kingsway in a battle of top-ranked teams and proved to be one of the best duals of the season. JSZ’s Mike Frankel was on the call: No. 5: Santaniello Brothers bring a pair of state titles to Brick Memorial Vincent and Anthony Santaniello authored a special chapter in Brick Memorial wrestling history as the brothers each captured a state championship in Phillipsburg. JSZ’s Jay Cook and Kenneth Bradley were on the call: No. 4: Chloe Ayres and Jess Johnson make girls wrestling history History was made in Phillipsburg as Princeton’s Chloe Ayres and Manalapan’s Jess Johnson became the first girls in NJ history to win three state championships, capping off a pair of stellar high school careers. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis and Kenneth Bradley were on the call: No. 3: Aaron Ayzerov wins state title on a torn meniscus Aaron Ayzerov gave one of the performances of the year, pushing through a serious knee injury to capture the 170-state title in Phillipsburg. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis was on the call: No. 2: Joey Olivieri wins 3rd state title Hanover Park’s Joey Olivieri needed every second of the 138-pound final, denying Eddie Hummel in the UTB to bring home his third state championship. JSZ’s Jay Cook was on the call: No. 1: David Szuba’s electric move secures a state title Brick Memorial’s David Szuba provided one of the best moments of the state finals pinning Toms River North’s John O’Donnell to win the 285-pound title in a rubber match between two of the Shore Conference’s best wresters. JSZ’s Jay Cook was on the call:

25. Jul 2021

posted by James Mooney

Watch JSZ’s Day 2 NJSIAA Wrestling Finals Highlights!

What a weekend! New Jersey has officially crowned all 14 state champions for the 2021 season, a feat that looked rather bleak six months ago. Our team of MMJ’s provided wall-to-wall coverage of each state final this weekend at Phillipsburg High School. Don’t miss our coverage of Saturday’s action which featured top notch names and wrestlers whom secured titles. Here’s are the highlights of the final state final bouts! 152 Pound State Champion: Andrew Troczynski, Delbarton JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights and interview with the Green Wave’s state champ: 160 Pound State Champion: Hunter Mays, Howell JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story of the Rebels’ fourth state champion in program history: 170 Pound State Champion: Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis breaks down how Ayzerov won states with a painful injury: 182 Pound State Champion: Brian Soldano, High Point JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story of Soldano and the dominant run he took to win his second state title: 195 Pound State Champion: Nick Lodato, Pope John JSZ’s Ken Bradley has everything from Lodato’s run to win states: 220 Pound State Champion: Mike Misita, Williamstown JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and postgame reaction from Williamstown’s newest state champ: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Williamstown is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. 285 Pound State Champion: David Szuba, Brick Memorial JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from one of the most wild matches of the night:

26. Apr 2021

posted by Jay Cook

Watch JSZ’s Day 1 NJSIAA Wrestling Finals Highlights!

The Road to Phillipsburg is officially over. Hundreds of wrestlers from all reaches of the state have reached the state tournament and are wrestling to achieve glory in a shortened, unforgiving 2021 season. JSZ’s team of MMJ’s has highlights from Day 1 of the NJSIAA State wrestling tournament with results from 106 through 145. 106-Pound State Champion: Daniel Jones, Delbarton JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights and reaction! 113-Pound State Champion: Evan Tallmadge, Brick Memorial JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and reaction: 120-Pound State Champion: Anthony Santaniello, Brick Memorial JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction: 126-Pound State Champion: Vincent Santaniello JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights and reaction ! 132-Pound State Champion: Ty Whelan, Clearview JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and reaction: 138-Pound State Champion: Joey Olivieri, Hanover Park JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and post-match reaction. 145-Pound State Champion: Anthony White, South Plainfield JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and champion interview:

25. Apr 2021

posted by Jay Cook

Watch Saturday 4.17 JSZ Super Regional Wrestling Coverage

The Jersey Sports Zone team is in four different locations for the wrestling Super Regionals. Seven weight classes have their spots secured for Phillipsburg in next week’s individual state championships. JSZ brings you features, highlights and clips from all four Super Regionals throughout the weekend. Saturday saw weight classes 106 through 152 battle at four different sites to earn spots in next week’s individual state championships. JSZ brings you team coverage from all four sites with features and highlights. Check back throughout the evening for all of our videos plus we’ll be back at it on Sunday for 160 through 285. The top four finishers in each region secured spots in Phillipsburg next weekend. North 1 Region – Mount Olive High School JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights from the morning session: 106 pounds 1st -Jack Bastarrika, Mount Olive 2nd – Taisei Kurachi, River Dell 3rd – Ethan Smith, Boonton 4th – Dlyan Ross, Paramus Catholic 113 pounds 1st – Luke Stanich, Roxbury 2nd – Ryan Ford, Bergen Catholic 3rd – Clayton Utter, High Point 4th – Ryan Hartung, New Milford 120 pounds 1st – Evan Mougalian, Kinnelon 2nd – Joe Manno, St. Joseph (Mont.) 3rd – Aiden Wallace, Bergen Catholic 4th – Aaron Kurzer, Montville 126 pounds 1st – Joseph Cangro, Bergen Catholic 2nd – Ethan Fernandez, Westwood 3rd – Nathan Fitt, Newton 4th – Mike Tandurella, Don Bosco Prep 132 pounds 1st – Joe Fongaro, Boonton 2nd – Kelly Dunnigan, Don Bosco Prep 3rd – Daniel Rella, Paramus Catholic 4th – Karl Monaco, Montville 138 pounds 1st – Alex Almeyda, St. Joseph (Mont) 2nd – Christopher Bacchioni, Bergen Catholic 3rd – Laith Hamdeh, Passaic Tech 4th – Myles Leonard, Waldwick 145 pounds 1st – Michael Cetta, St. Joseph (Mont) 2nd – Jason Smith, Boonton 3rd – Austin Jack, Jefferson 4th – Eric Broadie, Bergen Catholic North 2 Region – Union High School JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from the afternoon session: 106 pounds 1st – Daniel Jones, Delbarton 2nd – Jeffrey Jacome, South Plainfield 3rd – Logan Wadle, North Hunterdon 4th – Aidan Carmody, Livingston 113 pounds 1st – Joseph Sciarrone, Seton Hall Prep 2nd – Michael Campanaro, West Morris 3rd – Thomas Fischer, Delbarton 4th – Jason Quirk, Livingston 120 pounds 1st – Tyler Vazquez, Delbarton 2nd – Mayson Harms, Roselle Park 3rd – James Day, Phillipsburg 4th – Kaelan Francios, Rahway 126 pounds 1st – Cross Wasilewski, Delbarton 2nd – Frank DiEsso, North Hunterdon 3rd – Patrick Adams, St. Peter’s Prep 4th – Chris Tringali, Mendham 132 pounds 1st – Nico Nardone, Delbarton 2nd – Patrick Phillips, Brearley 3rd – Sean Reindero, St. Peter’s Prep 4th – Jack Bertha, Mendham 138 pounds 1st – Joey Olivieri, Hanover Park 2nd – Jasiah Queen, Elizabeth 3rd – Luke DiGiovanni, Cranford 4th – Joseph Davi, Delbarton 145 pounds 1st – Simon Ruiz, Delbarton 2nd – Anthony White, South Plainfield 3rd- Nicholas Stampoulos, Brearley 4th – Connor Doherty, St. Thomas Aquinas Central Region – Hunterdon Central High School Brick Memorial Wins 3 Straight Regions in First Session Brick Memorial had three number one seeds at 113, 120 and 126 and the trio of Evan Tallmadge, Anthony Santaniello and Vincent Santaniello did not disappoint. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis talks with the trio of Mustangs who hope to rewrite Saturday’s script next weekend in Phillipsburg: Calello Makes it Back to Back Region Titles St. Joe-Metuchen’s Nico Calello made it back to back region titles at 106 pounds after scoring a pin at 1:59 over Hunterdon Central’s Anthony Rossi. Watch Calello beat the clock in the first period to get the win: RBR’s Stolfa Needs OT to Get P’Burg Slot Red Bank Regional’s Phil Stolfa was deadlocked 6-6 with Jackson Memorial’s Luke Temple in the 126 pound “blood round”. Stolfa’s two point takedown in overtime earned him a spot in Phillipsburg. Stolfa went on to finish 4th in the Super Region. Watch the move that gave Stolfa a spot in next week’s state tournament: Central Super Region Results 106 pounds 1st – Nico Calello, St. Joe-Metuchen 2nd – Anthony Rossi, Hunterdon Central 3rd – James Farina, Ocean 4th – Ricky Gomez, Matawan 113 pounds 1st – Evan Tallmadge, Brick Memorial 2nd – Sebastian Ortega, Howell 3rd – Alex Nini, CBA 4th – Harrison Gordon, St. John Vianney 120 pounds 1st – Anthony Santaniello, Brick Memorial 2nd – Jack Zaleski, Middletown South 3rd – Garrett Totten, CBA 4th – Brett Blaess, Jackson Memorial 126 pound 1st – Vincent Santaniello, Brick Memorial 2nd – Nico Diaz, St. John Vianney 3rd – Nieko Malone, Howell 4th – Phil Stolfa, Red Bank Regional 132 pounds 1st – Julian George, CBA 2nd – Jack Maida, Shore Regional 3rd – Drake Torrington, Robbinsville 4th – Nick Torre, Brick Memorial 138 pounds 1st – Tyler Sagi, Old Bridge 2nd – Giovanni Scafaldi, Freehold Township 3rd – David Hussey, Middletown South 4th – Nick Canocina, Hunterdon Central 145 pounds 1st – Logan Waller, Colts Neck 2nd – Kamrin O’Neill, Matawan 3rd – Riley Simon, Point Pleasant Beach 4th – Donovan DiStefano, Wall South Region – Cherry Hill East High School JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from the morning session: Coverage of Eastern and Washington Twp. is brought to you by Cooper University Health Care. Coverage of Camden Catholic and Cinnaminson is brought to you by NJM Insurance. South Super Region Results 106 pounds 1st – Kaden Naame, St. Augustine Prep 2nd – Brendan Callahan, Kingsway 3rd – Max Elton, Holy Spirit 4th – Kurt Wehner, Toms River East 113 pounds 1st – Conor Collins, Southern Regional 2nd – Jared Brunner, Eastern 3rd – Cameron Morgan, Pennsville 4th – Nick Cotton, Shawnee 120 pounds 1st – Nathan Taylor, Kingsway 2nd – Jackson Young, Camden Catholic 3rd – John Hildebrandt, Williamstown 4th – Sean Dever, Egg Harbor Twp. 126 pounds 1st – Brady Conlin, Washington Twp. 2nd – Samuel Kotch, Cinnaminson 3rd – D’Amani Almodovar, St. Augustine 4th – Matt Henrich, Southern Regional JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from the evening session: 132 pounds 1st – Ty Whalen, Clearview 2nd – Matt Brielmeier, Southern Regional 3rd – Josh Palmucci, Kingsway 4th – Hunter Horsey, Oakcrest 138 pounds 1st – Eddie Hummel, Southern Regional 2nd – Chase Casey, Camden Catholic 3rd – Ken Sherman, Holy Spirit 4th – Collin Rolak, Lacey Township 145 pounds 1st – Hunter Gandy, Woodstown 2nd – Michael Conklin, Toms River East 3rd – Finn McFadden, Kingsway 4th – Richie Grungo, St. Augustine

17. Apr 2021

posted by rchrampanis