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Believe it or not, we’ve made it to the start of the high school hockey season in New Jersey. JSZ’s team of multimedia journalists are stopping by rinks all over as teams in the Garden State prepare for the start of the 2021 season on Jan. 15. Bookmark this page as we upload new previews daily leading up to the first puck drop next week! Christian Brothers Academy The defending Gordon Cup and state champions will not get a chance to defend their state crown at the Rock but paying for the school’s 10th Gordon Conference championship is plenty of incentive. With 2020 JSZ Hockey Player of the Year John Donohoe back in net, the Colts are expected to roll our four lines that are all capable of finding the net and a solid blueline anchored by captains Colin Grable and Lucas Salas. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis wraps up our hockey previews with a look at CBA: Don Bosco Prep Despite winning 20 games and making it to three tournament finals, Don Bosco has a chip on its shoulder coming into the new year. The Ironmen are bigger, faster and stronger in 2021, and don’t plan on falling short with as they’ll deploy a high-powered offense and a physical defense. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the preview: Rumson-Fair Haven Eric Zullo’s first season as RFH head coach saw the Bulldogs take a big step forward as a state ranked public school program thanks to a 16-3-3 record that featured a spot in the Public “C” quarterfinals and a Shore Conference Hanchden Cup championship. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis takes us to the Red Bank Armory to learn more about the 2021 Bulldogs: Bergen Catholic 2020 was a year that saw Bergen Catholic take a major step forward into becoming a state power. The Crusaders won their first Bergen County Tournament title, yet fell short in the Gordon Cup and Non-Public tournaments. Their sights are set on the state’s No. 1 ranking in 2021 behind an electric offense led by Aram Minnetian. JSZ’s Jay Cook features the Crusaders from Hackensack: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Bergen Catholic is brought to you by Rothman Orthopaedics. St. Augustine The Hermits are eager to get back on the ice after opening round exits in the Gordon Cup and the state playoffs last season. St. Augustine finished .500 a year ago, and will count on a handful of key seniors to help the team compete in 2021. JSZ’s Mike Frankel checks in with the Hermits from The Igloo in Mt. Laurel: Morris Knolls After winning two straight Public A state titles and with 10 seniors returning to the mix, Morris Knolls has all the makings of entering 2021 as potentially the state’s top public school team. Jason Kwestel, Andrew Ryan and Tim Kepler will all wear C’s on their sweaters this year. With no state tournament this season, Knolls is wholly focused on winning the 2021 Mennen Cup. JSZ’s Jay Cook stopped by Aspen Ice in Randolph to preview the Golden Eagles: Westfield Finishing (15-8-2), Westfield fell short in the Union County Tournament final and was a game away from playing in Newark for a Public B championship in 2020. The Blue Devils graduated eight seniors but have a bevy of upperclassmen stepping into starting roles this year, which could be a determining factor in finishing during high-pressure situations. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the preview: Thank you to the office of Assemblymen Jon Bramnick for sponsoring our Westfield coverage.  Gloucester Catholic The Rams have reached the state semifinals the last three years in a row, and are looking to take the next step by capturing a Gordon Cup title this winter. Defenseman Jake Grace leads an experienced GC senior class, with the Rams hoping a talented group of sophomores will step into the spotlight this year. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the preview from Hollydell Ice Arena: Gloucester Catholic coverage is made possible by NJM Insurance. Manasquan/Point Pleasant Beach The Warriors have won three straight Shore Conference Cups and will be challenged to go 4 for 4 with the departure of All-Zoners Matt Franzoni and Anthony Dowd but there’s still a lot of talent on the roster headlined by the Farinacci brothers (twins Michael and Chris along with James). Cousin John Farinacci fresh off a gold medal with Team USA at the World Juniors made an appearance at Warriors practice giving the team a big boost as they work towards the start of the 2021 season. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the story from Jersey Shore Arena in Wall: Delbarton After securing only 10 wins and finishing the year at .500 last season, Delbarton is gladly turning the page to 2021. At least nine freshman and numerous other underclassmen saw significant ice time for the Green Wave in 2020 – but with a year of experience under their belts, head coach Bruce Shatel is expecting a turnaround season. Anchoring Delbarton this year will be talented senior goalie Brett Cleaves. JSZ’s Jay Cook makes the pit stop at Aspen Ice to preview Delbarton:

Football teams in New Jersey are currently preparing for the 2020 high school season in a preseason like no other. Jersey Sports Zone’s team of multimedia journalists are back pounding the pavement to cover the state and preview dozens of football programs leading up to Opening Day on Oct. 2. From now until then, our “JSZ Camp Countdown” series will highlight a new team daily in preparation for the season. Stop back in each day for a story on your favorite team, your crosstown rival or a team on the other end of New Jersey. Today’s JSZ Camp Countdown Feature: Timber Creek Major changes took place at Timber Creek this offseason as longtime head coach Rob Hinson joined the coaching staff at Rutgers. Brian Wright takes over for Hinson after eight seasons at Cherry Hill West. Wright now presides over one of the best rosters in the state highlighted by junior DE/WR Jihaad Campbell, and junior quarterback Donovan Leary. The Chargers also added senior running back, Temple-commit Johnny Martin, who transferred from Highland in the offseason. JSZ’s James Mooney has the story: Previous JSZ Camp Countdown Previews Scroll down to find a team’s preview, then click the name to watch! Week 1 8/17: Don Bosco Prep 8/18: Hammonton 8/19: Donovan Catholic 8/20: Ramapo 8/21: Absegami 8/22: Bridgewater-Raritan 8/23: Woodbridge Week 2 8/24: Paramus Catholic 8/25: Washington Township 8/26: Union 8/27: Holmdel 8/28: Seton Hall Prep 8/29: Lenape 8/30: Toms River North Week 3 8/31: Winslow 9/1: Sayreville 9/2: St. Joe’s (Mont.) 9/3: Wall 9/4: Hillside 9/5: Wayne Valley 9/6: St. Augustine Week 4 9/7: Holy Spirit 9/8: Westfield 9/9: Irvington 9/10: West Orange 9/11: Woodrow Wilson 9/12: Williamstown 9/13: Mater Dei Prep Week 5 9/14: Delbarton 9/15: Burlington Township 9/16: Red Bank Catholic 9/17: Pope John 9/18: Ridgewood 9/19: Red Bank Regional 9/20: Shawnee Week 6 9/21: DePaul Catholic 9/22: South Brunswick 9/23: Cedar Creek 9/24: Millville 9/25: St. Peter’s Prep 9/26: Timber Creek

After a lengthy pause, the Wildwood Catholic Academy girls basketball team is back on the practice court this week. JSZ was finally able to deliver an NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball to our Week 3 winner, Marianna Papazoglou. The Penn commit scored 21 points vs. Mainland and received more than 12,600 votes to win the Game Ball. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Stay tuned for baseball and softball Game Ball voting this spring!

The final week of the season features conference tournament action, plus big showdowns around the state. Enjoy the highlights! Paul VI 81 Don Bosco 69 | Boys NJIT commit Wisler Sanon hit his first eight three-point attempts, en route to a game-high 30 points as the Eagles soared past the Ironmen. Jalen Boyd-Savage and Jaden […] 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.

Rasheem Harris has been pumping in the points for Florence this season, and that trend continued against Pemberton. Harris scored 27 points against the Hornets to lead the Flashes to victory. He received over 12,400 votes to earn the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Week 4 Game Ball. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are made possible by NJM Insurance. Thanks for the nominations and the votes this season. We’ll have baseball/softball game balls coming up this spring!

There was plenty of action on the hardwood on Friday night, and as usual JSZ had cameras all over the Garden State. Enjoy the highlights! St. John Vianney 62 Trenton Catholic 55 | Girls One of the most anticipated matchups of the year did not disappoint as St. John Vianney (11-0) defeated Trenton Catholic (9-1) […] 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.

Mia Robbins led the way for Eastern in a victory over Washington Township, scoring 15 points for the Vikings. Robbins received over 12,400 (!) votes to earn the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Week 4 Game Ball. Take Our Poll Watch Mia’s Game Ball presentation here: South Jersey Game Balls are brought to you by NJM Insurance. Please submit nominations to MikeFrankel@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evenings.

Aiden Cavendish had two goals and two assists to give Middletown South a 4-1 win over Middletown North. Get your All-Access pass to watch one of New Jersey high school hockey’s best rivalries Middletown South 4 Middletown North 1 Aiden Cavendish was involved in all four Middletown South goals with two goals and two assists […] 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.

Some great games help kick off the penultimate week of the season. Enjoy the highlights! St. Joseph (Met.) 46 Montgomery 42 | Boys Eli Barlow’s go-ahead three-pointer with under 30 seconds left in regulation was the dagger St. Joseph (Met.) used to take down Montgomery in a full, four-quarter battle. Barlow led all Falcons scorers […] 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.

The fourth week of the 2021 basketball season has come and gone, and with it came some memorable performances on the hardwood. Start voting now for JSZ’s Boys and Girls Game Balls for each region of the state! Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls are back for the 2021 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 Jersey nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North Jersey nominations) Nery Rodriguez: nery@jerseysportszone.com (Central Jersey nominations) South Jersey Game Ball Nominees JSZ’s South Jersey poll includes players in the BCSL, CAL, Colonial, Olympic, and Tri-County conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Balls are brought to you by NJM Insurance! Central Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s Central Jersey poll includes players in the CVC, GMC, and Shore conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s North Jersey poll includes players in the Big North, HCIAL, NJAC, NJIC, SEC, Skyland and UCC conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll

JSZ brings you three Friday night games from the ice, including top-ranked Gloucester Catholic, a top-5 showdown between #3 CBA and 4th-ranked Seton Hall Prep, along with the Madison Dodgers looking to continue their red hot play. Watch it all now with your JSZ All-Access pass! CBA 4 Seton Hall Prep 4 Aidan D’Urso scored […] 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.

Jersey Sports Zone brings you Wednesday night hockey from the Red Bank Armory as Rumson-Fair Haven stays unbeaten after a 6-1 win over Red Bank Regional. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to watch the exciting action! Rumson-Fair Haven 6 Red Bank Regional 1 Brett Pritchard scored a pair of goals for the third straight game […] 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.

Tuesday night features several top-tier games throughout the state. Check back to watch all of the highlights! Trenton Catholic 63 St. Thomas Aquinas 58 | Boys Trenton Catholic (4-2) continues to shock the Garden State as they take down St. Thomas Aquinas (5-2) in a comeback victory. The Trojans, led by Robert Morris commit Tristian […] 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.

The 2021 season is somehow halfway done already. The third week of basketball brings us another stellar crop of standout showings. Vote now for JSZ Boys and Girls Game Balls all across the state! Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls are back for the 2021 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 Jersey nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North Jersey nominations) Nery Rodriguez: nery@jerseysportszone.com (Central Jersey nominations) South Jersey Game Ball Nominees JSZ’s South Jersey poll includes players in the BCSL, CAL, Colonial, Olympic, and Tri-County conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Balls are brought to you by NJM Insurance! Central Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s Central Jersey poll includes players in the CVC, GMC, and Shore conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s North Jersey poll includes players in the Big North, HCIAL, NJAC, NJIC, SEC, Skyland and UCC conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll

What a week it has been for Gloucester Catholic’s Ryan Roney! The senior guard reached the 1000-point milestone earlier this week and now takes home the NJM Insurance South Jersey Game Ball. Roney garnered nearly 6,500 votes after his 41-point performance against Clayton last Friday. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Please submit nominations to mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening.

Simeon Wilcher is the next promising playmaker coming out of basketball powerhouse Roselle Catholic. In just his sophomore season Wilcher is more than half way to 1,000 career points. In the Lions game against St. Joseph (Met.) Wilcher had 25 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists. The fans have spoken and he is the Week 1 North Jersey Game Ball Winner! Thank you to all of our loyal fans that voted. Take Our Poll Be sure to vote each week for our Boys/Girls Game Balls: Sunday (9 a.m.)-Tuesday (3 p.m.)

The basketball season continues to heat up! We have highlights from games all over the state! Camden 83 Eastern 58 | Boys The Panthers pulled away late to stay perfect on the season at (4-0). Cian Medley led The High with 23 points, while D.J. Wagner added 20 points in the victory. Zubair Lee (23 […] 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.

JSZ has boys and girls action from all around the state tonight. Check back throughout the night to catch all of the highlights! Newark East Side 58 Seton Hall Prep 55 (OT) | Boys American Division matchups in the SEC never seem to be lacking excitement, and this one lived up to that billing and […] 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.

The 2021 season is officially underway and the second week of basketball brings us another stellar crop of standout showings. Vote now for JSZ Boys and Girls Game Balls all across the state! Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls are back for the 2021 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 Jersey nominations) Jay Cook: jay@jerseysportszone.com (North Jersey nominations) Nery Rodriguez: nery@jerseysportszone.com (Central Jersey nominations) South Jersey Game Ball Nominees JSZ’s South Jersey poll includes players in the BCSL, CAL, Colonial, Olympic, and Tri-County conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Balls are brought to you by NJM Insurance! Central Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s Central Jersey poll includes players in the CVC, GMC, and Shore conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Ball Nominations JSZ’s North Jersey poll includes players in the Big North, HCIAL, NJAC, NJIC, SEC, Skyland and UCC conferences. Take Our Poll Take Our Poll

There was plenty of Friday night action on the hardwood. Check back throughout the night to watch the highlights! Ocean City 46 Wildwood Catholic Academy 44 | Boys Gannon Brady poured in 23 points to lead the Red Raiders (3-1) to their first victory over the Crusaders in over a decade. DaSean Lopez scored a […] 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.

Two of the top seniors in the Garden State, Tywone Malone and Patrick “Cheeks” Smith, signed letters of intent on Wednesday. JSZ was on hand for the signings. Malone Signs with Ole Miss Tywone Malone has found his next home. After starring at Bergen Catholic for four years, Malone put pen to paper Wednesday is officially committed to the University of Mississippi. Malone, who will play both football and baseball at Ole Miss, is a rare two-sport athlete for a man of his stature. Arguably New Jersey’s No. 1 recruit, Malone keeps Bergen Catholic’s tradition alive of sending talented players to top Power 5 programs. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story from Oradell: Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Bergen Catholic is brought to you by Rothman Orthopaedics. Smith Signs with Vanderbilt Patrick “Cheeks” Smith is heading to the SEC. The Holy Spirit senior RB signed with Vanderbilt on Wednesday night, in front of family, friends, coaches and teammates. Smith rushed for over 1,700 yards and 16 touchdowns last fall, leading Spirit to an undefeated season and a number one ranking in South Jersey. He originally committed to Colorado State back in May, before decommitting in November. Smith is now officially a Commodore, as he gets set for the next chapter in Nashville. JSZ’s Mike Frankel has more on an emotional night for “Cheeks”:

The first week of high school basketball has great performances to start the 2021 season. Vote now for JSZ Boys and Girls Game Balls all across the state! Jersey Sports Zone’s Game Balls return for the 2021 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) South Jersey Game Ball Nominees Take Our Poll Take Our Poll Jersey Sports Zone’s South Jersey Game Balls are brought to you by NJM Insurance Central Jersey Game Ball Nominations Take Our Poll Take Our Poll North Jersey Game Ball Nominations Take Our Poll Take Our Poll

Seton Hall Prep 2 St. Augustine 2 Seton Hall Prep sophomore Thomas Klochkov scored with 25 seconds left as the Pirates battled to a tie with St. Augustine. Aidan D’Urso also scored for Seton Hall Prep (0-0-2). Deaglan Kelly scored both goals for the Hermits (1-2-1), while Matt Lynch made 34 saves in net. JSZ’s […] 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.

Reigning JSZ Hockey Player of the Year John Donohoe and CBA have opened the season with four straight wins against quality opponents. Watch the highlights of the Colts home victory over Gloucester Catholic with JSZ’s All-Access Pass CBA 3 Gloucester Catholic 1 Sophomore Will Thygeson scored a pair of second period goals and freshman Christian […] 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.

Manchester Township’s Destiny Adams has been making headlines off the court after the school board denied her request to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during pre-game warmups in her senior season. The senior and her teammates have figured out a way to share their message without breaking the school’s rules Manchester Township’s Destiny Adams is one of New Jersey’s most high profile girls basketball players. The 2020 JSZ Miss Hoop Zone Finalist has signed to play college basketball at the University of North Carolina. Adams wanted to wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during pregame warmups in her senior season but that request was denied by the Manchester Township Board of Education. Despite the setback, Adams and her Hawks teammates were able to follow the school guidelines and still share their message. Adams and her teammates wore Black Lives Matter hoodies as they walked into the gym for their season-opening game against Jackson Liberty. The Hawks followed school protocol and wore their pre-game gear but Adams was able to put MLB on her shoes, socks, and a taped wrist. Destiny scored 27 points, hauled in 16 rebounds, and blocked seven shots in the Hawks 65-44 win. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has more on a story that has received national attention:

10 teams. One mission. To play 15 games in a season unlike any other. Jersey Sports Zone spent time with 10 high-profile teams as they returned to the court to prepare to play through a pandemic. The Teams Boys: Atlantic City, Elizabeth, Manasquan, Roselle Catholic and St. Augustine Girls: Manchester Township, Rutgers Prep, St. John Vianney, Trenton Catholic Academy and Wildwood Catholic Academy Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

We’re closing in on the first week of the 2021 season with a pair of games from Mennen Arena and a late season-opener from one of New Jersey’s elite programs. Stay tuned in tonight for all the highlights! Delbarton 3 Chatham 0 Trip Pendy pumped in a pair of goals and Chase Pirtle scored on […] 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.

Joining a recent trend among elite basketball prospects, Blair Academy’s Olivia Miles is headed to her college home early. Miles, who was widely considered the top high school girls basketball player in the country, is officially enrolling early at the University of Notre Dame and will begin her college career in a matter of weeks. 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 🙌 @oliviamiles06 has enrolled early to join our squad!"To have this experience to join our team and get acclimated to college is invaluable. She is ready to work and I’m blessed to have her now." — @IrishCoachIveyDETAILS → https://t.co/BTvA8az9zO#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/KOtHC37cYd— Notre Dame WBB 😷 (@ndwbb) January 18, 2021 Miles will be eligible to begin practicing on Jan. 25 and could potentially suit up in her first game on Jan. 31 in a matchup against Syracuse, according to a press release from Notre Dame. WATCH OLIVIA MILES’ JUNIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Miles is the latest elite prospect to forgo their senior season this year. Her former Blair teammate Dominique Darius is already on campus at UCLA and Rutgers Prep forward Trey Patterson just announced last week he won’t play his senior season and enroll early at Villanova. An elite scorer and tenacious competitor, Miles was an early preseason frontrunner for JSZ’s Miss Hoop Zone Award if she was to play this year. Miles averaged 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists for the Bucs last season while leading them to a Prep A championship win over the Hun School before the COVID-19 shutdown. More of Olivia Miles on JSZ

The opening weekend of the 2021 season continues as more teams touch the ice for their first time. Stay tuned for highlights from Bridgewater Sports Arena, Codey Arena, and Mennen Arena! Verona/Glen Rock 5 West Essex 2 Dominick Pandiscia delivered a hat trick and Rowan Brennan added three assists to give VGR a season opening […] 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.

New Jersey’s Class of 2022 is stacked with stellar guards with the ability to change a game with a single shot or dunk. Arguably the top guard in that class, Roselle Catholic’s Corey Floyd Jr., was the first to make a college verbal commitment. On Jan. 14, which was Floyd’s 17th birthday, he made the announcement via social media that he’s committed to play at the University of Connecticut. COMMITED‼️12/14/20🕊 pic.twitter.com/ArPE2YvGPF— Corey Floyd Jr. (@CoreyFloydJr) January 15, 2021 WATCH FLOYD JR.’S SOPHOMORE YEAR JSZ HIGHLIGHT REEL Floyd Jr., a 6-4, 210 pound guard, started for Roselle Catholic as a sophomore last season and was a major piece to the Lions’ 22-7 team that won the Non-Public B North sectional final a day before the NJSIAA shut down winter sports due to coronavirus concerns. He averaged 11.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 27 games in the 2019-2020 season. Floyd Jr. is the latest New Jersey product to commit to Dan Hurley’s Huskies squad, a group with numerous Garden State ties. Hurley, the son of NJ basketball legend Bob Hurley, has former Patrick School star Adama Sanogo on the roster now and also got a commitment from current Patrick School 6-9 big man Samson Johnson over the summer. Roselle Catholic will be featured in JSZ’s “All Access” series leading up to the start of the 2021 high school basketball season in New Jersey and Floyd Jr. will be profiled. The junior is quickly becoming one of the elite players across the Garden State. Stay tuned in with JerseySportsZone.com for all the latest news and recruiting updates from high school athletes all across New Jersey.

It’ll be hard to imagine New Jersey high school girls soccer without Emily Mason. The 2019-2020 Gatorade National Player of the Year closed out her career at Hunterdon Central just over a month ago, and now that this chapter of her career has concluded, Mason has her sights set on being in the upper echelon of women’s soccer going forward. Mason headlines Rutgers’ incoming Class of 2021 signees and has also made a name as one of the youngest players on the Under-20 U.S. Women’s National soccer team. Mason’s name could be familiar to soccer fans around the country if she keeps working to her goal leading up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story:

We’ve reached the final category in our Football Plays of the Year. Watch the best sacks captured by JSZ cameras and cast your vote for Sack of the Year We’ve reached the final category in our JSZ Football Plays of the Year. We have 12 awesome sacks and need your vote. The polls are open now through Monday at 12 noon. The winner will grab the sixth and final slot for JSZ’s Football Play of the Year which will take place this Monday. Watch all of our sacks and cast your vote! Take Our Poll Remaining JSZ Football Plays of the Year 2020 Overall Play of the Year (6 Plays of the Year winners): Monday, Dec. 21st through Wednesday, Dec. 23rd 2020 All-Zone Team Presentation Announcement of JSZ Zoneman Finalists (5 Player of the Year Finalists): Monday, Dec. 7th.JSZ Non-Public All-Zone Offense: Monday, Dec. 14th.JSZ Non-Public All Zone Defense: Tuesday, Dec. 15th.JSZ Public All-Zone Offense: Wednesday, Dec. 16th.JSZ Public All-Zone Defense: Thursday, Dec. 17th.Zoneman Finalist Features: Thursday, Dec.18th.Zoneman Trophy Announcement: Friday, Dec. Dec. 18th

Football players from every corner of the state put pen to paper Wednesday as National Letters of Intent were signed on National Signing Day. JSZ has features from both the North and South regions of the Garden State, as well as a roundup of notable signings. West Side’s Banton, Loyal Ink with Rutgers Khayri Banton and Shaquan Loyal highlight Rutgers’ in-state Class of 2021 signees. The West Side products grew up with each other, played side by side through high school and signed their NLI’s with Greg Schiano’s Scarlet Knights on Wednesday. JSZ’s Jay Cook has the story on what makes this Newark duo special: Donovan Catholic Lineman Camron McNair Chooses Holy Cross In Toms River, there was mystery surrounding JSZ All-Zone offensive lineman Camron McNair. Four hats were laid out at the table with McNair choosing Holy Cross over Maine, LIU and Fordham. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has this story. Recruiting Roundup Outside of our features, dozens of New Jersey football players took advantage of the early signing period. Here’s a look at some of those players. Official. 🖊 Dominick totaled 43 tackles for loss and 24 sacks as a junior. #GoBlue | #NewBlue | #NSD21 pic.twitter.com/f1vbSRJtaM— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) December 16, 2020 We are officially a Golden Flash ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/yvYu4zFUVW— Naran Buntin (@asvp_naran) December 16, 2020 Made it official!! Go Bulldogs🐶 pic.twitter.com/lJscf6XIsz— Anthony Perez (@Perez77o) December 16, 2020 Welcome to our newest offensive lineman, @JakeKetschek. #Dynamite21 | #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/Z7NVkSXTj3— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) December 16, 2020 Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Next 4 ✝️⚔️!!! #CROS21SBACK pic.twitter.com/AvtwKF09Jn— Ryan Ruane (@RyanRuane1) December 16, 2020 Ready to get to work! @PrincetonFTBL Thanks to @RFH_Football for helping me get here! 💜 #SigningDay 🖋 pic.twitter.com/gLaU1ikRMc— John Volker (@JohnVolker3) December 16, 2020 One of Jersey's finest (and fastest) is in.Welcome to the Heights @Xtooshiftyy #GetIn21 pic.twitter.com/s6U87KYwSg— BC Football (@BCFootball) December 16, 2020 The Garden State pipeline to BC is still flowing … Welcome home @jaycheekss #GetIn21 pic.twitter.com/v41qHznYGm— BC Football (@BCFootball) December 16, 2020 Just signed a gunslinger 🤙@TahjB_12 #HardHatXXI pic.twitter.com/9Hw84r0DpC— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) December 16, 2020 Coming for the crown, welcome to ‘Cuse @Ballgame_duceDuce ChestnutDefensive BackPennsauken, New Jersey pic.twitter.com/oTs5rvhitT— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) December 16, 2020 The Garden State pipeline to BC is still flowing … Welcome home @jaycheekss #GetIn21 pic.twitter.com/v41qHznYGm— BC Football (@BCFootball) December 16, 2020 🐔 @Ty2Davis 🔷 Safety🔷 6-3🔷 190🔷 Mount Laurel, N.J.🔷 Lenape pic.twitter.com/EyhUB3UZxw— Delaware Football (@DelawareFB) December 16, 2020 Officially official. Time to work!!! @ArmyWP_Football pic.twitter.com/pU99Ybo7sl— Casey Larkin (@CLrkn) December 16, 2020 Humbled and honored to announce that I am officially a Red Fox!🦊 pic.twitter.com/XXvykSDcoq— Noah Abida (@NoahAbida) December 16, 2020 CONGRATS JOHN! WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU AND WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED AT VALLEY! GOOD LUCK AT MARIST! #VALLEYPRIDE #SFCSigningDay2020 @WVFootballHS @WVHS_Principal @WayneValleyHS @VarsityAces @HSSportsNJ pic.twitter.com/7aEKiDlOH3— Wayne Valley Indians (@wvalleyathletic) December 15, 2020