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Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you statewide basketball coverage from 1.19. While many games were postponed around the state due to the impending weather, JSZ was able to get our cameras around to Central Jersey and bring you four games of action! Christian Brothers Academy 72 Middletown South 53 – Boys Basketball Christian Brothers Academy picked up it’s third win in a row with a 72-53 victory over Middletown South. After a close first half CBA closed out the final two quarters strong as they outscore their opponent in the third alone. Steve Braunstein was a sparking plug for the Colts in the second half, finishing with 15 points, Josh Cohen had 18. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to Monmouth Building Center for sponsoring our Middletown South coverage! Rumson-Fair Haven 60 Marlboro 51  – Boys Basketball Ian O’Connor had 28 points and 15 rebounds and freshman Geoff Schroeder scored eight straight points to start the 4th quarter to break a 35-35 tie as the Bulldogs get to 10-1 on the season. Schroeder was scoreless in the first three quarters but erupted for 14 in the final eight minutes. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rumson: Jersey Sports Zone brings you great highlights from Rumson-Fair Haven thanks to Gold Coast Cadillac in Oakhurst! St. Rose 66 National Christian Academy (MD) 52 – Girls Basketball St. Rose sent a message to the national pundits after knocking off nationally-ranked National Christian Academy, a team loaded with five nominees for the 2019 McDonald’s All American game. Brynn Farrell and Lauren Lithgow each scored 22 points in the win and Neptune-transfer Makayla Andrews notched nine points and six rebounds in the win. This game was meant to be played in Brooklyn, but the impending snow storm forced a change of venue. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Belmar: Sponsor Alert! Thanks to RYPT – Reach Your Potential Training, Jersey Sports Zone was able to be on hand to capture this great moment for the Purple Roses. Middletown North 50 Howell 49 – Girls Basketball – Autism Awareness Showcase Middletown North defeated Howell at home during their Autism Awareness Showcase matchup. The Middletown North Lions picked up their first win after a three-game losing streak. After being defeated by the Howell Rebels earlier in the season, the Lions got their revenge with one point. Moe Golembieski scored the team-high 12 points for North. Gina Palladino and Victoria Palladino scored 11 and 10, respectively. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights from Middletown:

One of New Jersey’s top remaining uncommitted Class of 2019 prospects has a new home. Smith Vilbert, a senior defensive end for St. Joe’s (Mont.), announced Friday he will be signing his national letter of intent to play Division I football at Penn State University. Vilbert made the announcement via his personal Twitter account. Blessed to say that I am committed to Penn State University 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾#weare pic.twitter.com/gkQtelKWQO— Smithvilbert (@Smithvilbert2) January 18, 2019 Vilbert was a proverbial wrecking ball for the Green Knights during his senior season. In 2018, the 6-7, 251-pounder collected 43 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, had 11 quarterback hurries and notched nine sacks, second only behind Notre Dame commit Howard Cross III. Watch JSZ’s highlight reel of Vilbert’s senior season: Vilbert anchored a defensive line that wrecked havoc on passers all season long in one of the country’s toughest high school conferences. St. Joe’s (Mont.) finished at 10-2 this past year and won the Non-Public Group 4 state sectional title. The Green Knights shut-out reigning champions Bergen Catholic, 13-0. After coming onto the scene in his senior season, Vilbert racked up 19 major D-I offers, including programs like Oregon, Baylor, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Syracuse and Maryland. Vilbert joins All-American offensive lineman Caedan Wallce (Hun School, Princeton) and quarterback Taquan Roberson (DePaul Catholic, Wayne) as fellow Class of 2019 Penn State signees.

Hasbrouck Heights’ Kimmy Halpin won the Week 2 North Jersey Game Ball for her performance during the game against North Arlington. Halpin scored 24 points for the Aviators, and averages 10.6 points per game. The Aviators currently have a 7-4 overall record. Check out Halpin’s full ceremony right now:

JSZ hits the ice once again for two more great matchups in New Jersey high school hockey. Morris Knolls came to the Jersey Shore and scored an impressive win at RBC plus Marlboro and Freehold Township duked it out in Middletown. Morris Knolls 6 Red Bank Catholic 0 Dylan Idland scored a pair of goals and Sean Murray notched his 15th of the season to give Morris Knolls a fourth straight win to reach 8-8-1 on the season. Andrew Rush had 18 saves for the shutout. JSZ has the highlights of an impressive road win for the Golden Eagles in Red Bank: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Catholic is made possible by Playa Bowls in Red Bank Marlboro 5 Freehold Township 3 Cosmo Morris’ wrist-shot early in the third period proved to be the game-winner for Marlboro as the Mustangs (6-0-2) captured their fifth consecutive win in a penalty-filled bonanza in Middletown. Both teams collectively accounted for 49 penalty minutes in this game. Marlboro’s Anthony Galante led all scorers with two goals in the victory. JSZ’s Jay Cook has all the highlights:

Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you statewide basketball coverage from 1.15. We’ve got a big CVC win for the Trenton Tornadoes, a record-setting three-point barrage from the Middletown South Eagles and a fourth straight win for the Brick Memorial Mustangs Trenton 64 Notre Dame 52 Trenton bounced back from a crushing loss to St. Augustine with a 64-52 victory over Colonial Valley Conference rival Notre Dame to improve to 8-3 on the year. Both teams are arguably the two best in Mercer County and with the new alignment having each of the 13 teams play each other once this could game could be a deciding factor in who will get that title at the end of the season. Jordan Williams had 20 points while Elijah Kelly had 13. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring both our Trenton and Notre Dame coverage! Middletown South 70 Freehold Township 54 James Anderson scored 33 points on 11 three-pointers and the Eagles set a school record with 17 total triples in a dazzling shooting performance. Anderson was 11 of 16 from beyond the arc and Middletown South was 17 of 28 from three-point land. JSZ has the highlights from an amazing shooting display: Thanks to Monmouth Building Center in Shrewsbury for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Middletown South. They were the reason we could bring you James Anderson’s amazing shooting performance! Brick Memorial 58 Toms River South 37 Brick Memorial defeated Toms River South on Tuesday, improving their overall record to 8-2 for the season. The Mustangs have now won four games in a row. Kyle McMahon scored the game-high 17 points for Brick Memorial. Nick Manso and Nic Dominguez were the two other players who scored in the double digits for the Mustangs with 11 points each. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights:

Madison 3 Randolph 2 Madison picked up its sixth consecutive win with a 3-2 upset victory over the current No. 7 team in New Jersey, Randolph. The Dodgers suffered a 3-0 shutout in the first matchup this season but made adjustments to hang with the defending Public B State Champions this time around. Randolph scored in the opening four minutes of the first period but Madison retaliated to tie it at 1-1 heading into the second. It was much of the same story in the second as the Dodgers would trail before tying it at 2-2 at halftime. Madison would take a 3-2 lead in the final period off a Jett Tom goal and a great performance from Matt Ubertaccio not only secured the victory but helped him set the school record for most wins as a goalie. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: 

Two New Jersey basketball powers journeyed to the Bronx for the Empire Invitational. JSZ has the highlights of Roselle Catholic facing Stepinac in a matchup of last year’s top-ranked squads from NJ and NY in addition to Ranney’s battle against New England Prep school power Macduffie out of Massachusetts. MacDuffie 79 Ranney 75 Wake Forest signee Ismael Massoud scored 26 points and UConn pledge James Bouknight added 17 points and 11 rebounds to hand Ranney their first loss of the season. The Panthers were playing their second high profile game in the span of 24 hours after beating Bergen Catholic at the Hoop Group Showcase before turning right around to play in the Bronx. Bryan Antoine had 29 points and Scottie Lewis had 25. Antoine had a three-point attempt for the lead in the final seconds, but the shot was off the mark. JSZ has the highlights from a fantastic game at the Empire Invitational: Roselle Catholic 70 Stepinac 60 Kahlil Whitney scored 24 points and hauled down 11 rebounds to lead four Lions in double digits as Roselle Catholic gets to 12-0. RC got the win without Josh Pierre-Louis who missed the game due to injury. JSZ has the highlights of the NJ/NY top ranked battle from the Empire Invitational in the Bronx:

JSZ is on the ice for Friday night New Jersey high school hockey! Matt Franzoni delivers a dazzling hat trick in Manasquan’s win at Middletown North, plus Seton Hall Prep and Monroe score impressive victories. Watch all the highlights here! Manasquan 7 Middletown North 0 Matt Franzoni had a hat trick and a four point night as the Warriors move to 9-0 on the season. Matt Franzoni, Mike Farinacci, Ryan Scott and Luke Sepe also scored in the Manasquan win. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Middletown: Monroe 7 Freehold Boro 3 Gleb Veremyev had two goals and four assists to reach 47 points in 13 games and Sam Fishteyn scored his 30th goal as part of a two score night as Monroe raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first period and held on to break a three game losing skid. JSZ has the high scoring action from Middletown: Jersey Sports Zone was able to bring you highlights of this great game thanks to the support of Playa Bowls in Freehold (Freehold Boro) and Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (Monroe) Seton Hall Prep 7  Hun 2 Seton Hall Prep rebounded in a big way Friday night by lighting the lamp seven times thanks to some stellar underclassmen play on Senior Night. Patrick Zincone and Mark Gall each scored twice in the win. JSZ has the highlights from West Orange: Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of all Hun School athletics throughout the year is proudly brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.

Two seconds left. Tied at 58. Jayson Williams gets the ball. He hits the game winner with no time left on the clock. Thanks to his last second heroics in Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s 61-58 win over Union on Jan. 5, voters from around the Garden State overwhelmingly voted to select SFP’s Jayson Williams as JSZ’s Week 1 North Jersey game ball winner. Here’s the presentation from JSZ’s Jay Cook: Take Our Poll

Shermani Chapman has been one of Burlington City’s go-to playmakers this season. The three sport athlete is currently averaging 11 points a game so far in 2019, against Cherry Hill West she scored 22. For this performance Blue Devil Nation has spoken and after tireless hours of voting she is our first NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball winner of the year! JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez stopped by practice to deliver Shermani her Game Ball: Take Our Poll Sponsor! A special thank you to NJM Insurance for sponsoring our South Jersey Game Ball presentations!

Paterson Eastside’s Ky’zirah Townes won the Week 1 North Jersey Game Ball for a triple double during the game against Bogota. She scored 19 points, had 13 rebounds and 11 assists! Check out her full ceremony online right now:

It’s arguably the best high school hockey rivalry in New Jersey and the latest game is just the next chapter in a riveting rivalry between Don Bosco Prep and Delbarton. The Ironmen (10-1) used two second-period goals from Tyler Sedlak and a third from Liam McLinksey to power a 3-0 win over the Green Wave (8-2-1). Senior net minder Max Schwarz also tallied a 24-save shutout in the win. JSZ’s Jay Cook has all the highlights and post-game reaction from another exciting game in Randolph:

Middletown South defeated Marlboro 68-63 on Monday during an intense Shore Conference matchup. Senior and University of Sciences commit, Isla Brennan, scored 25 points, had 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. However, in the final minutes it was freshman Renee Wells who contributed greatly to Middletown South’s victory, scoring 7 points in the fourth quarter. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights and post-game reactions: Sponsor! Thank you to Monmouth Building Center for sponsoring our Middletown South Coverage!

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. Coaches and fans – if you have a player that is worthy of nominating contact rich@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Balls Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Balls are made possible by NJM Insurance Group Central Jersey JSZ Game Balls Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey JSZ Game Balls Take Our Poll Take Our Poll

JSZ brings you three games from around the state on the New Jersey high school ice. We’ve got highlights of a top-20 showdown between Indian Hills and Lakeland, Middletown South picks up a big home win over Southern Regional, plus Freehold Boro scores a Friday night ice win. Watch all the action now! Middletown South 3 Southern Regional 1 Michael Hannigan’s power play goal in the second period proved to be the game winner and Sean Caswell made some big saves in the second period as part of his 25 stops as the Eagles won their third straight game to improve to 8-4. JSZ has the highlights from Middletown Ice World Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Middletown South is made possible by our friends at Monmouth Building Center in Shrewsbury Indian Hills 4 Lakeland 0 | Sam Atkinson Hat Trick No. 17 Lakeland defeated No. 13 Indian Hills back in November, and this matchup was all about the Braves getting revenge. They did just that, as Indian Hills defeated Lakeland 4-0. Junior Jason Atkinson scored a hat-trick, and the Braves improved their overall record to 10-2 for the season. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights along with a post-game reaction from Atkinson: Freehold Boro 8 Lawrence 4 Joe Crawford had a hat trick and Freehold Boro raced out to a 5-1 first period lead on the way to its eighth win of the season. JSZ has the highlights of the dominant effort by the Colonials on Friday night in Middletown: Jersey Sports Zone brought you this game thanks to the support of Playa Bowls in the Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold Boro) and Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (Lawrence)

If Thursday evening was any preview, there’s no doubt now that Rumson-Fair Haven is ready to make a statement in the Shore Conference. The Bulldogs put New Jersey on notice with a 44-27 win against state-ranked St. John Vianney thanks to a pair of first-period pinfalls from Fr. Shay Addison (132 pounds) and So. Jack Kelly (160 pounds). Rumson-Fair Haven (5-2) has already doubled its win total from last season and looks to continue to make noise in the Shore with a young lineup full of heavy-hitters. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Rumson: Match Results 285: Evan Davis (RFH) d. Jaden Duncan 3-1 106: TJ Pavlonnis (SJV) Forfeit 113: Nico Diaz (SJV) d. Aidan Shaughnassey 8-1 120: Dean Peterson (SJV) p. Tristan Izzo 3:53 126: Joe Butler (SJV) p. Logan McGinn :59 132: Shay Addison (RFH) p. Gavin Xiu :14 138: Alex Simpson (RFH) Forfeit 145: Tyler Brignola (RFH) d. Gabe Jonas 6-2 152: Mike Ponenti (RFH) md. Issac Holt 9-1 160: Jack Kelly (RFH) p. Nick Carutti 1:42 170: Blake Clayton (SJV) p. Curtis Factor :56 182: Liam Horan (RFH) Forfeit 195: Luke Karayozi (RFH) Forfeit 220: Von Factor (RFH) md. Dante Miranda 14-4 Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of all Rumson-Fair Haven athletics throughout the 2018-2019 scholastic season is proudly brought to you by Gold Coast Cadillac.

Welcome to 2019, New Jersey hockey fans! Jersey Sports Zone kicks off the New Year with a boatload of highlights from around New Jersey. We’ll have coverage from wins by Don Bosco Prep and Point Boro, along with a tie between two St. Joseph hockey programs and a Middletown North vs. Marlboro nightcap. Stay tuned for it all! Don Bosco Prep 4 Princeton Day 1 The current second ranked team in the state, Don Bosco picked up it’s sixth win in row with a 4-1 victory over Princeton Day School to improve to 9-1. After the Ironmen went ahead by two early on, PDS answered back to make it 2-1 to end the first period. That lead would remain the same until the final two minutes of regulation when Liam McLinskey scored his second goal of the game for the Ironmen on an open net that would eventually to an additional late score. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Sponsor! Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Princeton Day coverage! St. Joe-Metuchen 3 St. Joe-Montvale 3 Mark Borek’s power play goal with :28 seconds left in the third period earned the Falcons a point and ended a three game losing skid. The Green Knights took a 3-1 lead in the first period capped off by Justin Hughes scoring in the final minute of the first period. JSZ has the highlights from an exciting game in Woodbridge: Point Boro 1 South Brunswick 0 Point Boro goaltender John Meyer stopped 22 shots and was instrumental in killing three South Brunswick powerplays as the Panthers captured their eighth win of the season. Meyer now has a .975 save percentage on the season. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Monmouth Junction: Marlboro 4 Middletown North 2 Anthony Galante broke a 2-2 tie in the third period with a sharp angle shot from behind the goal line and Justin Solovey added an insurance goal to keep the Mustangs unbeaten at 4-0-2. JSZ has the highlights of a Shore Conference showdown at Middletown Ice World:

The holiday hoops tournament season comes to a close and JSZ brings you three championship games. Notre Dame wins the Buc Classic in Little Silver plus RBC wins at the buzzer in the WOBM Christmas Classic boys final and the Manchester Township girls serve notice that they are a state power in the WOBM girls title game. Red Bank Catholic 53 Marlboro 51 – WOBM Christmas Classic Boys Final Calling it “the luck of the Irish” wouldn’t be fair. MJ Wright’s game-winning shot with less than a second left in regulation was the nail in the coffin as Red Bank Catholic captured an electrifying win en route to its first-ever WOBM title. Notre Dame football commit Kevin Bauman batted the inbounds pass to start the play and Wright finished it off with the buzzer-beater. JSZ’s Jay Cook has all the highlights and post-game reaction from Toms River North and the victorious RBC Caseys: Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone is able to capture so many special moments on and off the court, field, diamond, etc. thanks to our great sponsors. Because of Playa Bowls, JSZ was able to be on hand for this thrilling game-winning shot. Next time you’re in Red Bank, stop by Playa Bowls on West Front Street! Manchester 83 Marlboro 41 – WOBM Christmas Classic Girls Final Go ahead and mark it down — Manchester has officially made their claim as one of the best girls hoops team in the Garden State. The lethal combination of West Virginia-commit Leilani Correa and sophomore sensation Destiny Adams is a legitimate one-two punch. Correa and Adams each dropped 27 points in a complete rout of Marlboro in the WOBM finals. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Toms River: Notre Dame 60 Red Bank Regional 43 – Albert E. Martin Buc Classic Final Mike Kane scored 19 points to earn MVP honors and Justin Yu scored 13 of his 15 points in the third quarter as the Irish beat the host school in the Buc Classic championship game. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction: Thanks to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Notre Dame High. They are the reason we were able to capture the Irish winning the Buc Classic! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Regional is made possible by Ryser’s Landscape Supply in Little Silver

The holiday tournament hoopla continues! JSZ brings you the finals from the Score at the Shore girls basketball tournament plus the St. John Vianney girls in their winter joust getting a tough test from the Patrick School and on the boys side Rumson-Fair Haven battling St. Peter’s Prep in the Bulldawg Classic Rumson-Fair Haven 50 Saint Peter’s Prep 47 – Bulldawg Classic Ian O’Connor had 25 points and 12 rebounds to give RFH a much-coveted win against a North Jersey power. RFH lost to Roselle Catholic and Saint Peter’s Prep in recent years on their home floor, but used stingy defense and gritty play to score a signature win. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rumson: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven is made possible by Gold Coast Cadillac Red Bank Regional 56 Monmouth Regional 46 – Albert E. Martin Buc Classic Liam Joyce and Matt Weidman scored 11 points apiece to lead the Bucs to the finals of their holiday tournament for the first time in three years. RBR will face Notre Dame in the finals on Sunday at 5pm. JSZ has the highlights from the Bucs semifinal win in Little Silver: Jersey Sports Zone brought you this game thanks to the support of Ryser’s Landscape Supply (RBR) and Monmouth Building Center (Monmouth Regional) Saint John Vianney 50 Patrick School 39 – SJV Winter Joust The Lancers put together a 15-3 4th quarter to hold off an upset bid from the Patrick School. Katie Hill and Madison Saint Rose scored 13 points apiece to pace SJV who fell behind seven points in the third quarter. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Holmdel: Mainland 69 Lenape 61 – Score at the Shore Tournament The Mainland girls basketball team won the Score at the Shore Tournament for the third time in a row on Friday. The Mustangs were behind after the first quarter, but they quickly found their groove and took the lead. Senior Claudia Mairone finished with a game-high 21 points for Mainland, while junior Kylee Watson finished with 20 points. JSZ’s Madison Bess was at Southern Regional with the full story:

The Essex County Holiday Tournament had two rinks of non-stop action on Wednesday at Codey Arena in West Orange. JSZ has the highlights from Millburn’s comeback win against Mendham plus Mountain Lakes outlasting Old Tappan Millburn 5 Mendham 2 Brian Kologlu broke a 2-2 tie with a one-time power play blast in the second period that proved to be the game winner as the Millers rallied from 2-0 down to score five straight goals. Kologlu had a pair of goals and Jack Williams had a goal and four assists. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from the Essex County Holiday Tournament: Mountain Lakes 3 Old Tappan 1 Anthony Figueroa’s second period goal gave the Lakers a 2-1 lead and Griffin O’Shaugnessy added an empty netter as Mountain Lakes improved to 5-2-2 on the season. JSZ has the highlights from Codey Arena:

Jersey Sports Zone brings you four Saturday hoops contests including a pair of games from Gill St. Bernard’s showcase, an Edison bragging rights battle between Bishop Ahr and JP Stevens plus a huge girls basketball showdown between Gloucester Catholic and Franklin. JP Stevens 57 Bishop Ahr 46 | Boys Hoops Solomon Smith scored 21 points to lead the Hawks to a big crosstown win and reach the 4-0 mark. JP Stevens raced out to an 18-8 lead after one quarter and never relinquished the lead. JSZ has the highlights and post-game reaction from Edison: Newark East Side 57 Olympus Prep 44 | Boys Hoops Newark East Side showcased their ability to be explosive on offense and stingy on defense with a commanding 57-44 win over South Jersey postgrad academy Olympus Prep. Nasir Johnson led the way with 17 points and Anas Amos was dishing the rock all over in the win. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from the second game at Saturday’s Hearts 2 Hands Invitational: Rutgers Prep 52 Patrick School 47 | Girls Hoops Olivia Mullins’ 17-point game was the driving force in Rutgers Prep’s early afternoon win against Patrick School at the Hearts 2 Hands Invitational at Gill St. Bernards. Rutgers Prep staved off a couple offensive surges by the Celtics to secure the win. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights: Franklin 65 Gloucester Catholic 54 | Girls Hoops Diamond Miller, the University of Maryland commit, posted 26 points for the Franklin Warriors on Saturday afternoon against the Gloucester Catholic Rams. The Rams were a good competitor for the Warriors, with Azana Baines, who is committed to Duke. However, Miller was not the only player who walked off the court with an impressive number of points. Junior Keona Schenck was only five points behind Miller with 21. The No. 3 Warriors are off to a great start for the season, improving their overall record to 4-0. JSZ’s Madison Bess was in Gloucester with the highlights:

Welcome to the New Jersey hockey community, Trinity Hall. The Tinton Falls all-girls high school is now the 14th team in the Garden State to offer varsity girls hockey. Rigorous early morning practice schedules before school have certainly paid off as the Monarchs opened their inaugural season with an explosive 8-2 over Westfield in its first ever game. The team is made up of seven freshman and two juniors, and an all-freshman top line of Adriana Crepaldi, Elisabeth Clements and Molly Riggi combined for 13 points in the win. JSZ’s Jay Cook gives has the story about the young women set to lead this program for the years to come: Sponsor Shoutouts! Jersey Sports Zone is proud to partner with great sponsors who care about the athletes in their community. Because of Trinity Hall and State Assemblyman John Branmnick, JSZ was able to tell this story about the Monarchs and Blue Devils.

Try finding a better way to open the 2018 wrestling season — we dare you. Phillipsburg was dominant in their first dual meet of the season, scoring bonus points in 12 of 14 matches on their way to a 68-0 takedown of the Hillsborough Raiders. The Stateliners benefitted from four pins and three forfeits, but wrestlers grinded out last-minute wins and controlling tech falls. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Hillsborough Double Sponsor Shoutout! Thanks to the Garnet Booster Club (Phillipsburg) and Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Jersey Sports Zone was able to be hand for this early season tilt. Stay tuned this winter for more great wrestling highlights from around New Jersey!

Congratulations to the dozens of New Jersey high school football players  who inked their National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning.  Jersey Sports Zone has coverage from the St. Joe’s (Mont.) and Newark Central signing  days as their top recruits make their college choices official.  State Champs Grieco, Cross III Highlight SJR Signing Day Two of New Jersey’s most feared defensive players have made their college choices. Both JSZ All-Zone team members, defensive back Connor Grieco officially signed with Boston College and defensive lineman Howard Cross III will join Notre Dame. Grieco was one of the highest ranked uncommitted recruits coming into this week after decommitting from Rutgers mid-season.  JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story on the eight SJR signees: Central High School’s Mohammad Kamara Chooses Temple University Newark’s Mohammad Kamara made his decision public and official on National Signing Day at Central High School in front of his friends, family members, teammates and coaches. The Top 50 Linebacker was between Rutgers and Temple. However, Kamara signed with Temple University, and will further his athletic and academic career in Philadelphia next fall. JSZ’s Madison Bess was there to watch him sign his name on paper: Four Pleasantville Greyhounds Sign Meanwhile at Pleasantville High, four Greyhounds football players signed Division I letters of intent.  Three of the four will play football, with one heading to track and field in college.  Mohamed Toure is part of Rutgers Signing Day Class.  SNJ Today’s Mike Frankel has more from South Jersey:

We head to South Jersey for Tuesday night basketball as Millville puts on an impressive display against Gloucester Catholic.  Watch the highlights now! Millville 71 Gloucester Catholic 33 Tarell Washington scored 17 points and Rynell Lawrence added 11 as the Bolts bounced back from an overtime loss to Camden with a dominating effort on Tuesday night.  SNJ Today’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from South Jersey: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Gloucester Catholic is made possible thanks to NJM Insurance

It’s a showcase Sunday in Elizabeth for New Jersey boys basketball.  JSZ brings you highlights from three games at the Hoop Group Showcase at the Dunn Center in Elizabeth Ranney 63 Don Bosco Prep 51 Bryan Antoine scored 33 points and delivered 7 steals and Scottie Lewis had a 17 point, 10 rebound effort as the Panthers pulled away in the fourth quarter to improve to 2-0 on the season.  Don Bosco Prep took the lead in the third quarter and had a two point advantage early in the 4th before Ranney got a big three-pointer from Mike Dettro and Lewis scored 11 points in the final stanza.  JSZ has the highlights from the Dunn Center in Elizabeth: Bergen Catholic 77 St. Mary’s 75 Zach Freemantle (21 pts, 13 rebounds) and Matt Zona (19 pts) combined for 40 to pace Bergen Catholic to a thrilling win over St. Mary’s. Although Freemantle fouled out in the 4th quarter, the Crusaders locked down and staved off a late comeback attempt by the Hilltoppers. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights: Sponsor Shoutout! Thanks to Equinox Fitness, Jersey Sports Zone is able to bring you so many great highlights from Bergen Catholic all season long.  Hudson Catholic 91 Pope John 69 Justin Glover dropped six three-pointers on the way to 20 points and Shane Dezonie added 19 as the Hawks cruised to a 2-0 start.  Eddie Davis led all scorers with 29 points in a losing effort.  JSZ has the highlights:

We always love showcasing great New Jersey basketball with our high definition highlights.  This year, we want to visit the practice court and challenge teams to a fun shooting competition.  Saint John Vianney, NJ’s #1 ranked team in the preseason and #18 in the USA Today Super 25 is the first to step up and take the JSZ Hoops Challenge!  Thanks to the Lady Lancers for taking time before their season starts to give us our first team to take their shot.  Watch the video and see how the Lancers did with the cameras on in a rapid fire shooting contest If your team wants to take the JSZ Hoops Challenge, let us know on Twitter, Instagram or reply to the comments section of the YouTube video you just saw.  We’ll keep scores throughout the year of the top teams!

Hun 57 Pennington 44 Pennington Senior Patrick Higgins needed six points to reach 1,000 on his career, he finished with 20. In a local rivalry matchup with Hun, the Raiders crept by the first half with a 25-21 lead at the break. Higgins would achieve his milestone early in the third quarter, but it was the Raiders who would capitalize on the energy. 6’7 forward Andrew Seager ended the game with 20 points while Eric Flemming had 13. The duo would combine for back to back high flying scores in the closing moments. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the call: Sponsor! Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring both our Hun School and Pennington coverage!

Hockey season is in full swing! Jersey Sports Zone has highlights from four arenas with some jam-packed action. Matt Zdanowicz notches his first hat trick of 2018, Princeton and Monroe play to a tie and Delbarton grabs another shutout. Stay tuned for more highlights tonight! St. Peter’s Prep 7 Bergen Catholic 3 St. Peter’s Prep’s Matt Zdanowicz was a man on a mission during the Marauders’ first home game of 2018. He grabbed his first hat trick this season and was one of five goal scorers in this blowout win at the Barnabas Hockey House. JSZ’s Jay Cook has highlights and post-game reaction from Newark: Sponsor Shoutout! Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of all Bergen Catholic athletics is proudly brought to you by Equinox Fitness Clubs.             Princeton 4 Monroe 4  When two close rivals face off on the ice a tie comes as no surprise. Tuesday’s matchup between Monroe and No. 11 in the NJ Top 20, Princeton was one-sided for most of the afternoon. Monroe got ahead 4-2 to close out the second before Princeton tied the game late in the third with two clutch scores. Falcons captain Sam Fishteyn would score twice. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Delbarton 4 Princeton Day 0 Delbarton improved their overall record to 5-1 after they defeated the Princeton Day Panthers on Tuesday. The Green Wave scored in the first and second periods, but the third period went on to be scoreless. Michael Balzarotti, James Falivene, J.R. Cagnassola, and Max Williams all put goals up for Delbarton. JSZ’s Madison Bess has the highlights: Sponsor Shoutout!             Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Monroe, Princeton and Princeton Day coverage on JSZ! Middletown South 3 Point Pleasant Boro 1 Demitri Forand’s one time blast from the point with 10 minutes to go in the 3rd period was the game-winner as Middletown South won its fourth straight game.  JSZ has the highlights from Middletown Ice World: Thanks to Monmouth Building Center for sponsoring JSZ’s coverage of Middletown South.  We’ll have great Eagles highlights all year long thanks to Monmouth Building Center in Shrewsbury

We’ve got two Saturday night matchups on the ice.  Watch the action from Manalapan’s 6-1 win at Red Bank Regional and Freehold Boro scoring a road win at Hopewell Valley! Manalapan 6 Red Bank Regional 1 Joe Mazza had two goals and two assists as the Braves peppered 63 shots on goal to pick up their first win of the season.  RBR goalie Mitchell Quinn had a 57-save night in a losing effort.  JSZ has the highlights from Saturday night at the Red Bank Armory: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Red Bank Regional is made possible thanks to the support of Ryser’s Landscape Supply Freehold Boro 5 Hopewell Valley 2 The Colonials score four straight goals including three power play tallies in the second period to pick up a quality road win.  Joe Barone had the final two goals to get Freehold Boro to 3-3 on the season.  Watch the highlights from Saturday hockey in Lawrenceville: Jersey Sports Zone thanks Freehold Raceway Mall’s Playa Bowls for sponsoring our Freehold Boro coverage and to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates who is responsible for our Hopewell Valley coverage on JSZ  

It’s Friday night hockey on Jersey Sports Zone!  JSZ brings you three games of action from around New Jersey including state-power CBA, a showdown between Randolph and Madison at Mennen Arena plus Ramapo’s 2-1 win at Wayne Hills! Randolph 3 Madison 0  Defending Public B State Champions Randolph hand Madison their first loss with a 3-0 victory to remain undefeated on the year. Justin Harper, Evan Xhumba and JT Zangara all scored in the first period to give the Rams a commanding lead. When it mattered most goalie Gavin Einfeldt made some big saves to secure the shutout. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights:  CBA 11 Middletown North 1 Garett Silverman had four goals and an assist and Kyle Contessa had a 4-point night with a goal and three assists to lead a Colts scoring barrage in Middletown.  CBA scored twice in the first two minutes and broke open the game with five straight goals to close out the second period.  The Colts beat Don Bosco Prep earlier in the week and now stand at 4-1 on the season after a dominating effort at Middletown Ice World.   JSZ has the highlights: Ramapo 2 Wayne Hills 1 Eric Miles scores the game-winner off a feed from Joe Vocca with 2:46 to go to give Ramapo a third straight win.  JSZ has the highlights from the Ice Vault in Wayne:

The 2018 Jersey Sports Zone banquet celebrated a stellar season on the gridiron in the Garden State.  The APA Hotel in Woodbridge honored the best of the best from every part of the state and culminated with our version of the Heisman.  Watch all the videos from a special night to honor the newest members of the JSZ All-Zone fraternity! Somerville QB Jalahn Dabney is your 2018 Zoneman Winner After a stellar senior year with Somerville, a majority of coaches and credentialed media from around the state selected Jalahn Dabney as the 2018 Zoneman Trophy winner.  Dabney amassed 3,444 all-purpose yards and 55 touchdowns for the Pioneers this season. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the interview with Dabney along with other players selected to JSZ’s All-Zone team. Zoneman Preshow Before the Zoneman banquet action kicks off check out our pre-show interviews with JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez: NJM’s Colin Dansberry with JSZ All-Zone quarterback Jay Foley of Haddonfield High School Jersey Sports Zone’s Zoneman Trophy was presented by NJM Insurance.  Thanks to their support of South Jersey high school sports all year long! 2018 JSZ Zoneman Balloting With over 50 high school coaches around the state and more than 20 statewide media members, the ballots were cast just like the Heisman.  3 points or 1st place, 2 points for 2nd and 1 point for third. Name High School 1st 2nd 3rd Total Jalahn DabneySomerville188474 Antonio AlfanoColonia86440 Nick KargmanWoodrow Wilson641036 Jada ByersSt. Joe-Hammonton74231 Rahmir JohnsonBergen Catholic62426 Steve LubischerRed Bank Catholic44626 Taquan RobersonDePaul Catholic36122 Jalen BergerDon Bosco Prep24519 Juwon JacksonPiscataway25218 Ronnie HickmanDePaul Catholic33217 John OlmsteadSt. Joe-Metucehn32316 Jasiah PurdieHasbrouck Heights30110 Brian UgwuHillside1218 Jermaine CorbettLong Branch2006 Zoneman Trophy Balloting Committee  Thanks to everyone from around the state who was part of the Zoneman process JSZ Staff: Rich Chrampanis, Nery Rodriguez, Courtney DuPont, Jay Cook, Bryan DeNovellis, Mike Frankel Statewide Media: Shawn Brown (Rivals), Kevin Minnick (NJ.com), Joe Zedalis (NJ.com), Pat Lanni (NJ.com), JJ Conrad (NJ.Com), Todderick Hunt (NJ.com), Simeon Pincus (My Central Jersey),  Chris Melvin (Asbury Park Press),  Mike Kinney (NJ.com), Bob Badders (Shore Sports Network), GMC Gridiron, Mark Trible (Courier-Post), McCarthy Report, Brian Carr (North Jersey.com), Ryan Patti (Rivals.com), Coaches: Paramus Catholic, Randolph, Colonia, Hillside, Bridgewater-Raritan, North Hunterdon, Bergen Catholic, Allentown, West Deptford, DePaul Catholic, Holmdel, Keansburg, Rumson-Fair Haven, Seton Hall Prep, Ramapo, Red Bank Regional, Brick Memorial, Freehold Boro, Irvington, Red Bank Catholic, Toms River North, Manalapan, Westfield, Phillipsburg, Bernards, Hillsborough, Somerville, Hunterdon Central, Rutherford, Trenton, Delaware Valley, Buena, Butler, High Point, Matawan, Penns Grove, South River, Salem, AL Johnson, Willingboro, Nottingham, Haddonfield, West Orange, Piscataway, Lincoln, Notre Dame, Lenape, Sayreville, Brick Township, Pitman In case you missed it, watch JSZ’s profile of our six Zoneman Finalists: Meet The 2018 Zoneman Trophy Finalists Antonio Alfano, Colonia Defensive Lineman Alfano has been the consensus top-ranked 2019 football recruit all season long and there’s good reason why. He is one of five New Jersey players selected to play in the 2019 All-American Bowl and is committed to play for Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. Alfano dominated his competition in the Greater Middlesex Conference with 79 tackles and 10 sacks this season, along with a staggering 28 tackles for losses. JSZ’s Jay Cook gives you the inside-look at what makes Alfano such a highly-touted prospect:   Jada Byers, St. Joseph (Hamm.) Running Back Byers was as electric as they come in the Garden State during his junior campaign. He looked like he was shot out of a cannon with the ball in his hands, rushing for 1,741 yards and 29 touchdowns on the season, all while helping power his St. Joe’s Wildcats to yet another Non-Public Group 2 championship. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez takes you down to Hammonton for a behind-the-scenes look at South Jersey’s most electrifying runner: Jalahn Dabney, Somerville Quarterback Dabney took over the starting quarterback job in Somerville at the end of the 2017 season and showcased his dynamic playmaking ability well throughout 2018. He compiled 3,444 yards from scrimmage this season and reached the end-zone 56 times to lead one of New Jersey’s most dangerous offenses. JSZ’s Courtney DuPont tells us what makes this dual-threat quarterback tick: Nick Kargman, Woodrow Wilson Quarterback Kargman will graduate from Woodrow Wilson with plenty of state records compiled during his senior season. The decorated South Jersey passer broke the state record single season passing mark with 3,963 yards and his 41 passing scores rank atop the state lists, as well. But what’s even more impressive is Kargman’s character off the field, as it’s made him an important part of the Woodrow Wilson community. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez tells us what makes Kargman so special: Rahmir Johnson, Bergen Catholic Running Back Johnson became the first Bergen Catholic rusher to break the 1,000-yard mark since 2008, a true testament to the level of competition that the Crusaders face on a week-to-week basis. After teammate Josh McKenzie went down with a torn ACL, Johnson assumed the full-time starting role and showcased his elite speed and craftiness all season long. He closed 2018 with 1,334 yards and 11 rushing scores. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story about this humble teammate and Nebraska commit: Steve Lubischer, Red Bank Catholic Quarterback Intelligence and athleticism is the blend of characteristics that has made Lubischer one of New Jersey’s most talented signal callers. At Red Bank Catholic, Lubischer blossomed into a premier dual-threat passer who had the ability to break the game on any down. JSZ’s chief operating officer Rich Chrampanis followed Lubischer’s trajectory all season long and tells us why this Boston College commit is so special: Other Top Vote-Getters Only the top-six vote-getters are on our Zoneman podium, but there were other plenty of players around the Garden State who had great seasons and garnered votes from coaches and media around the state. Those players were: 7th Place: Taquan Roberson, DePaul Catholic quarterback: Roberson, a Penn State commit, closed out his senior season in masterful fashion for the Spartans. He threw 29 touchdowns for 2,432 yards and will go down as one of the most decorated quarterbacks to play in New Jersey. 8th Place: Jalen Berger, Don Bosco Prep running back: Berger led one of New Jersey’s most talented backfields at Don Bosco Prep by displaying elite patience  and explosiveness. Only a junior, he holds offers from top-tier Power 5 college football programs and has plenty more in the tank for his senior year. 9th Place: Juwon Jackson, Piscataway running back: Jackson was a main reason why Piscataway reached a 13-0 record and won both a sectional title and a newly-minted “Bowl Game” at MetLife Stadium. He rushed for 1,898 yards and 31 touchdowns on the season. 10th Place: Ronnie Hickman, DePaul Catholic wide receiver/defensive back: Hickman was arguably the most dangerous two-way player in New Jersey. Committed to Ohio State, Hickman was one of five New Jersey football players selected to the 2019 All-American Bowl. His senior season was unfortunately cut short due to a torn ACL late in the year. Josh Henderson wins JSZ 2018 Prep Player of the Year Hun running back and University of North Carolina commit Josh Henderson was named JSZ’s 2018 Prep Player of the Year.  Henderson accepted his award during JSZ’s 2nd annual All-Zone football banquet in Woodbridge.  Watch Courtney DuPont’s story on the future Tar Heel: Jersey Sports Zone’s Prep Player of the Year was presented by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates Meet the 2018 JSZ All-Zone Team We will be posting our highlight videos of every player honored throughout the next day – check back to click on the links below and see our highlights from our 2018 JSZ All-Zoners! QuarterbackRunning BackWide ReceiverTight EndOffensive LineZoneman Finalists Micahel Alaimo, St. Joe-MontvaleJean Alvarez, Union CityAyir Asante, St. Peter's PrepKevin Bauman, Red Bank CatholicKevin Cerruti, Long BranchJalahn Dabney, Somerville JC Collins, WillamstownJalen Berger, Don Bosco PrepMax Baker, RamapoJason Collier, West DeptfordBryan Felter, Bergen CatholicAntonio Alfano, Colonia Jay Foley, HaddonfieldAidan Borguet, DelseaGarrett Cody, Bergen CatholicDylan Deveney, HunJermaine Donaldson, EasternNick Kargman, Woodrow Wilson Danny Grozozski, Burlington TownshipJermaine Corbett, Long BranchJohn Guaimano, Cedar GroveTyler Devera, Bergen CatholicCJ Hanson, Saint John VianneyJada Byers, St. Joe-Hammonton Maasai Maynor, St. Peter's PrepGBJ George, LindenJaaron Hayek, Wayne HillsChristian Mahogoney, Paramus CatholicRahmir Johnson, Bergen Catholic Rob McCoy, Mater Dei PrepJoe Green, PhillipsburgConnor Holmes, SayrevilleSean Morris, St. Joe-HammontonSteve Lubischer, Red Bank Catholic Taquan Roberson, DePaul CatholicMalik Ingram, Mater Dei PrepMarlyn Johnson, PeddieJohn Olmstead, St. Joe-Metuchen Tom Sharkey, Wayne HillsJuwon Jackson, PiscatawayStanley King, Woodrow Wilson Bence Polgar, Wayne Hills Jack Stagaard, PhillipsburgMax Jackson, SummitJayvin Little, Timber CreekBlerim Rustemi, DePaul Catholic AJ Wingfield, RamapoJacob Mafaro, Kittatinny 2018 JSZ Plays of the Year Thanks to everyone who voted in our weekly polls for the JSZ Top Play Belt and for our year-end Football Plays of the Year.  Every one of these players was honored at the JSZ banquet in addition to the All-Zone team. Watch all their great plays NOW! Jersey Sports Zone Weekly Top Play Winners Week 0: Tyler Phillips, Weequahic High School Week 1: M.J. Wright, Red Bank Catholic High School Week 2: Chris Kladrovics, Middletown High School South Week 3: Nick Cataldo, Camden High School Week 4: Shadon Willis, Hillside High School Week 5: Donovan Bacchetta, Lacey Township High School Week 6: Kyle & Kevin Vandever, Hammonton High School Week 7: Dominick Jacob, Toms River North High School Week 8: Rickey Eng, Pennington School / Lucas Loffredo, Edison High School Week 9: Nick Recine, Piscataway High School Jersey Sports Zone Plays of the Year Winners Touchdown Run of the Year: Jean Alvarez, Union City High School | Jada Byers, St. Joseph High School (Hamm.) Touchdown Pass Play of the Year: Jalahn Dabney/Kyree Hinton, Somerville High School | Bryce Mangene/Jahmier Washington, Rancocas Valley Regional High School Defensive TD of the Year: Michael Jarmolowich, Delbarton School | Santino Morina, Paulsboro High School Special Teams TD of the Year: Dan Tempone, Holmdel High School | Jordan Morant, Bergen Catholic High School Sack/Big Hit of the Year Zach Neeley, Freehold Borough High School | John Columbia, Red Bank Catholic High School Clutch Play of the Year Frank Wasserman, Hillsborough High School | Aaron Ahr, North Brunswick High School

As the regular season is well underway, Jersey Sports Zone will be locked into providing great ice hockey highlights all winter long. We’ll have coverage of two shutout wins from Seton Hall Prep and Rumson-Fair Haven from Monday night. Stay tuned! Seton Hall Prep 3 St. Augustine 0 A two-goal game from Tom Colucci helped Seton Hall Prep grab a rebound shutout win after falling to Don Bosco Prep earlier in the week. The Pirates exploded for three goals in just over two minutes during the second period to handily take the lead. JSZ’s Jay Cook has highlights from West Orange: Rumson-Fair Haven 4 Passaic Valley 0  The Bulldogs score three times in the span of 1:15 late in the first period to cruise to their second straight win to open the season.  Michael Kuras led the way with two goals for 2-0 Rumson.  JSZ has the highlights of Monday night hockey at the Red Bank Armory: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven is made possible by Gold Coast Cadillac