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South Plainfield’s Moshood Adebule wins Central Jersey Week 5 Game Ball
The Tigers capped off a nine-game win streak against Middlesex thanks to the near perfect effort of Moshood Adebule. Moshood scored 26 points while going 13-14 from the field, and he added nine rebounds! He captured over 6,700 votes to win the Central Jersey Week 5 Game Ball. Take Our Poll Watch Adebule’s Game Ball presentation here:

JSZ 2021 Hockey Previews
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:

Estime Wins 2020 JSZ Zoneman, Signs with Notre Dame
What a day Friday was for Audric Estime. The St. Joe’s (Mont.) product is at the forefront of the New Jersey high school football world after it was announced Estime won the 2020 Zoneman Trophy, Jersey Sports Zone’s honor for the top player in New Jersey. Moments after accepting the honor, Estime sent shockwaves through the national college football recruiting world by announcing he’s be signing with the University of Notre Dame. Watch JSZ’s full breakdown of Estime’s huge day: Zoneman Breakdown Estime put up unprecedented numbers during the 2020 season. In the eight games St. Joe’s played, Estime delivered 1,838 yards and 22 touchdowns against the top competition in the state. Estime garnered votes from coaches and media in every corner of the state to take home the award. Notre Dame Signing Estime will be making plenty of waves with his announcement Friday to flip from his Michigan State commitment to his signing with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are one of the top teams in America and Estime will be a jolt of energy to the program.

Vote Now for JSZ Defensive Touchdown of 2020!
Our recap of the 2020 football season continues. Jersey Sports Zone has the best defensive touchdowns from the Garden State this season. The poll is live with the best of the best scores from the defensive side of the ball. Polls will be open until Tuesday, December 15th at noon. Vote for your favorite play and tell a friend to check out the action. Take Our Poll JSZ Post Season Awards Calendar Who had the top play of the 2020 season? Who will win the Zoneman Player of the Year? Who is on our All-Zone team? All the answers to those questions can be found by following along with JSZ as we navigate through the dozens of awards coming down the pipeline in December. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in the coming weeks. JSZ Football Plays of the Year Special Teams TD of the Year: Monday, Dec. 7th through Wednesday, Dec. 9th.TD Pass Play of the Year: Thursday, Dec. 10th through Saturday, Dec. 12th.Defensive TD of the Year: Sunday, Dec. 13th through Tuesday, Dec. 15th.TD Run of the Year: Wednesday, Dec. 16th through Friday. Dec. 18th.Sack of the Year: Saturday, Dec. 19th through Monday, Dec. 21st.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: Friday, Dec.18th.Zoneman Trophy Announcement (virtual interview) Dec. 18th.

JSZ Camp Countdown: Preseason Football Previews for the 2020 Season
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

JSZ A to Z: Top HS Football Players We’re Excited to See in 2020
Today’s “JSZ A to Z” Feature: Zaire Angoy, Irvington DT We reach the end of the road in our JSZ A to Z series with Zaire Angoy. The Irvington defensive tackle showed his ability to attract double teams and still make plays. After losing weight and joining the wrestling team, Angoy became highly recruited and ultimately chose to stay close to home at Rutgers. Watch our final feature in this exciting series: “JSZ A to Z” Features Click the name to watch the video. A Jaiden Abrams, Hammonton Steve Angeli, Bergen Catholic Aaron Armitage, Blair Academy B Kharyi Banton, Newark West Side Tahj Bullock, St. Peter’s Prep Andrew Butler, DePaul Catholic C Duce Chestnut, Camden Alijah Clark, Camden Amari Clark, Woodrow Wilson D Ah-Shaun Davis, Willingboro Carnell Davis, St. Augustine Charles DePrima, Ramapo Cookie Desiderio, Somerville E Audric Estime, St. Joe’s (Mont.) F Cole Freeman, Delbarton Frankie Monte, St. Joe’s (Mont.) G Mikai Gbayor, Irvington Dominick Giudice, Mater Dei Prep Keshon Griffin St. Joseph (Hamm.) H “Hollywood” Robinson, Penns Grove I Desmond Igbinosun, Union J Mike Jarvis, Shawnee Giye Jenkins, Seton Hall Prep K Jake Kazanowsky, Toms River North Jake Ketschek, St. Augustine L Casey Larkin, Wall Donovan Leary, Timber Creek Ali Lee, Jr., Woodbridge Jake Louro, Red Bank Catholic M Tywon Malone, Bergen Catholic Camron McNair, Donovan Catholic Bryce Myers, Bridgewater-Raritan N Naran Buntin, Mater Dei Prep O Gordon Ogden, Red Bank Regional P Avery Powell, St. Peter’s Prep Q Matt Quetel, Phillipsburg R George Rooks, St. Peter’s Prep Frank Riggio, Verona Ryan Ruane, Rumson-Fair Haven S Keon Sabb, Williamstown Justin Shorter, Blair Academy Patrick Smith, Holy Spirit Ricky “Pop” Spruill, Notre Dame T Will Towns, Jackson Memorial Jordan Thompson, Parsippany Hills U Kanye Udoh, St. Augustine Prep V Geno VanDeMark, St. Joe’s (Mont.) John Volker, Rumson-Fair Haven W Kevin Wigenton II, Hun School X Xavier Coleman, Lenape Y Yah-Sin Calhoun, Freehold Boro Z Zaire Angoy, Irvington

Manasquan endures COVID heartache to finish with perfect season
Andrew Solomon’s game-winning layup with 1.4 seconds in overtime was the fitting end to Manasquan’s 12-0 season. COVID affected the Warriors unlike any other basketball program. JSZ goes beyond the score to tell the inspirational story of a team that came together in the face of adversity. The Manasquan boys basketball team faced all sorts of adversity on the court during their perfect 12-0 season in 2021 but it pales in comparison to what the Warriors had to deal with away from the hardwood. Following the Warriors opening game win against Saint Rose, the boys basketball team was shut down due to COVID. During that time, head coach Andrew Bilodeau tested positive for coronavirus and on Feb. 9 the father of Andrew and Matt Solomon passed away due to COVID. Less than a week later, the brothers took to the court with their teammates and continued their shortened season. Bilodeau returned to the team as well but was forced to miss ‘Squan’s final seven games due to health concerns effected by COVID. With Marlboro and Manasquan tied at 56 in the Shore Conference final in overtime, Ben Roy dished to an open Andrew Solomon for the game winning layup in a 58-56 win. The Warriors made the most of their 12-game season scoring wins over Non-Public ranked teams Montclair Immaculate, Don Bosco Prep, Trenton Catholic along with Prep School Life Center Academy. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the story of how Manasquan came together during a season that was one of the most difficult for high school athletes to endure. To watch JSZ’s extended highlights and post-game reaction of Manasquan’s 58-56 OT win over Marlboro in the SCT final, click here and watch it all with your JSZ All-Access Pass

Ridge wraps up 2021 hockey season with Skyland Cup
The 2021 New Jersey high school hockey comes to a close with the final Cup title game. JSZ has the highlights of Ridge’s win over Hunterdon Central for the Skyland Cup. Get your All-Access pass to watch the final game of the year! Ridge 3 Hunterdon Central 1 | Skyland Cup Final Matt Balzarotti had […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Saturday 3.6 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The final day of the 2021 season is here, and JSZ has highlights from great games all around the Garden State. Thanks for watching all season long! Roselle Catholic 64 Bergen Catholic 58 (OT) | Boys The only thing missing from this duel between top five teams in New Jersey was a Tournament of Champions […] 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.

Woodrow Wilson’s Acrey Wins Week 5 Game Ball
Jamire Acrey was the hero for Woodrow Wilson on February 25th against Haddonfield. The junior scored 23 points and hit the game-winner at the buzzer to give the Tigers the win over the Bulldogs. After receiving over 2,100 votes, Acrey now takes home the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Game Ball. Another view of 49-48 buzzer beater over Haddonfield! 🏀. Tiger Pride @kminnicksports @JFriedman57 @sojerseysports @pgreat81 pic.twitter.com/bLZOdwkmJw— Will Hickson (@WilsonTigerAD) February 26, 2021 Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Stay tuned for baseball and softball Game Ball voting this spring!

Watch Friday 3.5 JSZ Basketball Championship Highlights
There was plenty of hardware to be handed on the final Friday of the 2021 basketball season, and our cameras were all over the state to bring you the action. Stay tuned all night has the highlights roll in! Manasquan 58 Marlboro 56 (OT) | Boys | Shore Conference Tournament Pod “A” Final Andrew Solomon […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 3.5 JSZ Hockey Cup Championship Highlights
JSZ closes out the 2021 hockey season with a pair of cup finals – one in Mercer County and the other in Morris County. Enjoy the highlights! Robbinsville 5 Notre Dame 4 | CVC Final Robbinsville (9-2-1) defeated Notre Dame (6-1-1) 5-4 to capture the 2021 CVC Tournament Championship. A tight back and forth battle […] 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.

Millville’s LeQuint Allen Commits to Syracuse
LeQuint Allen did it all for the Thunderbolts during his junior campaign in Millville. On defense, Allen finished with three interceptions, six sacks, and more than 80 tackles. On offense, Allen scored ten touchdowns, rushed for nearly 700 yards, and added almost 300 yards receiving. Allen announced his college decision on Friday evening, verbally committing to Syracuse University. Part 1 @OBGFootball @TBoltAthletics The commitment 🗣 pic.twitter.com/yH2TG4zq3p— LeQuint Allen Jr (@JrLequint) March 5, 2021 THE COMMITMENT Part 2 @TBoltAthletics @OBGFootball pic.twitter.com/XpyoWSrRTN— LeQuint Allen Jr (@JrLequint) March 5, 2021 Check out Allen’s JSZ junior year highlight reel here:

Burlington Township’s Jaylyn James Wins Week 5 Game Ball
Jaylyn James has proven that she can score from just about anywhere on the court. That was on full display as the senior scored 21 points to lead the Falcons to an upset victory over Cinniminson on February 26th. James also became the sixth player program history to reach the 1,000-point milestone. Now she takes home the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Game Ball after receiving over 9,400 votes. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Stay tuned for baseball and softball Game Ball voting this spring!

Star QB Steve Angeli Announces Future College Home
The world of college football recruiting couldn’t be any more hectic than it is right now in 2021, but that doesn’t preclude the country’s top prospects from finding their future homes. That’s exactly what happened Thursday night when Bergen Catholic quarterback Steve Angeli took to social media and made waves on the national recruitment front by announcing his verbal commitment to the University of Notre Dame. God, Country, Notre Dame…☘️ 100% C O M M I T T E D ☘️ #GoIrish ☘️#IrishRising22 ☘️ @NDFootball @CoachBrianKelly @T_Rees11 @bccoachvito @BergenCathFBall @EQBcoach @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/R7N5Urf4Xg— Steve Angeli (@SteveAngeli_125) March 5, 2021 Angeli, a four-star rated quarterback prospect, is the first major recruit in New Jersey’s talented crop of 2022 passers to make a verbal commitment. In his first full season as a varsity starter, Angeli completed 59 percent of his passes for 945 yards and threw six touchdowns to only two interceptions. He was selected to JSZ’s All-Zone team after his breakout season. Angeli’s work came in the Super Football Conference’s United Red Division – widely hailed as one of the toughest high school football divisions in the entire country. There were no championships awarded in 2020, but Bergen Catholic finished the year at 5-1 and was recognized among the top teams statewide when the season closed. Watch Angeli’s JSZ Junior Year Highlight Reel! Standing at 6-3 and 215 pounds, Angeli has been described as a prototypical quarterback – in both stature and ability – by Bergen Catholic head coach Vito Campanile, a former quarterback. Angeli’s decision to head to South Bend is the latest reminder that Notre Dame still has an incredible foothold when recruiting elite New Jersey talent. In December, the Fighting Irish swooped in at the last minute and signed St. Joe’s (Mont.) RB and JSZ Zoneman Player of the Year Audric Estime. Former JSZ All-Zoners currently on Notre Dame’s roster include DB Clarence Lewis, TE Kevin Bauman, LB Shayne Simon and defensive lineman twins Jayson and Justin Ademilola. Angeli’s best football is ahead of him as New Jersey is set to welcome back a full season and state championships for 2021-2022 season. The Westfield, NJ native will be among the state’s best players suiting up next fall. Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Bergen Catholic is brought to you by Rothman Orthopaedics. Visit JerseySportsZone.com for all the latest news and highlights on New Jersey athletes.

Watch Thursday 3.4 JSZ Hockey Cup Championship Highlights
It’s championship Thursday on the ice and JSZ brings you highlights from five Cup championship games at Codey Arena in Essex County and Mennen Arena in Morristown. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to watch all the action! Don Bosco Prep 5 Gloucester Catholic 0 | Gordon Cup Championship Don Bosco Prep hushed the doubters 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.

Watch Thursday 3.4 JSZ Basketball Highlights
JSZ continues to highlight as many teams and players as possible as the season winds down. Check back throughout the night to watch all of the action! Mainland 57 Cedar Creek 23 | Girls The future is certainly bright in Linwood, as a young Mustangs team handled Cedar Creek to collect its 11th win of […] 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.

WCA’s Papazoglou Wins Week 3 Game Ball
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!

Watch Wednesday 3.3 JSZ Basketball Highlights
As the 2021 season winds down, JSZ has highlights from numerous conference playoff games from all over the state. Subscribe with the JSZ All-Access Pass to enjoy all our coverage from Wednesday night! Manasquan 45 CBA 35 | Boys | Shore Conference Tournament Pod “A” Semifinal Manasquan officially punched their ticket back to the Shore […] 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.

Morris Knolls Hockey Advances to Mennen Cup Final
Morris Knolls 4 Randolph 1 | Mennen Cup Semifinals Reigning Public A state champion Morris Knolls (5-5) defeated Randolph (2-3-1) 4-1 to advance to the Mennen Cup final. The Golden Eagles took a commanding 3-1 lead after the first period and would control the tempo for most of the matchup. Andrew Ryan finished with 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.

Watch Tuesday 3.2 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Gloucester Catholic Advances to Gordon Cup Final
Gloucester Catholic 4 Seton Hall Prep 1 | Gordon Cup Semifinal For the first time in program history, Gloucester Catholic is heading to the Gordon Cup final. The Rams knocked off the Pirates in the semifinal round thanks to goals from Dylan Koski, Ryder Wicken and Jake Grace. Grace also added an empty net goal […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Monday 3.1 JSZ Basketball Highlights
It’s the final week of basketball in 2021. JSZ has a pair of Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals, an overtime thriller between West Morris and Colonia, plus a matchup of perennial powerhouses in South Jersey. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to watch all the action! West Morris 67 Colonia 61 OT | Boys West Morris (12-1) […] 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.

Florence’s Harris Wins Week 4 Game Ball
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!

Final Week of JSZ Game Balls! Get Those Votes in Now!
The 2021 high school basketball season still has one week remaining but this is JSZ’s final weekly game ball poll of the basketball season. 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 Ball poll is presented to you by NJM Insurance. Central Jersey Game Polls 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

Watch Saturday 2.27 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The action around the state picks up with the penultimate weekend of high school basketball. JSZ’s Saturday highlights included buzzer-beaters, McDonald’s All-Americans and much more. Enjoy! Camden 78 Lenape 56 | Boys The High moved another step closer to a perfect season, handling the Indians in an Olympic Conference clash. Devin Benson paced the Panthers […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 2.26 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Watch Thursday 2.25 JSZ Hockey Highlights
The Gordon Cup is underway while the public schools gear up for their Cup tournaments next week. JSZ has a pair of outstanding matchups on the ice! (3) Don Bosco Prep 4 (6) Delbarton 1 | Gordon Cup Quarterfinal Don Bosco was missing three of their top players Thursday night but didn’t miss a single […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Thursday 2.25 JSZ Basketball Highlights
With just a over a week left in the season, our crew has highlights from top games all over the state. West Morris 83 Randolph 56 | Boys West Morris (11-0) remains undefeated following a dominating 83-56 win over Randolph (2-2). The Wolfpack led 38-15 at halftime thanks to a big first half from Ethan […] 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.

Eastern’s Robbins Wins South Jersey Game Ball
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.

Lakeland Leaves No Doubt in Big Win over Mahwah
Lakeland continues to bolster their resume as the top public school team in the entire state. The Lancers secured a 5-1 over Mahwah Wednesday night after five different skaters (Brendan Davison, Joey Cole, Brian Cole, Joey Szanto, Joey Wogisch) lit the lamp. Ben Kopacki, one of New Jersey’s top goaltenders, made 12 saves in the […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Wednesday 2.24 JSZ Basketball Highlights
It’s a busy night on the hardwood with more tremendous games all over the state. Check back throughout the evening to watch all of the action! Camden Catholic 50 Lenape 46 | Boys Irish senior Lucas Dunn erupted for a game-high 26 points, as Camden Catholic edged the Indians in Olympic Conference action. Temple commit […] 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.

Cavendish dishes 4 point night to give South Middletown bragging rights
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.

Watch Tuesday 2.23 JSZ Basketball Highlights
JSZ continues to bring you thrilling hoops coverage from around the Garden State! Camden 66 Paul VI 50 | Boys The High handled the Eagles in a highly-anticipated Olympic Conference showdown to stay undefeated. Jerome Brewer pumped in a game-high 22 points for the Panthers (8-0), while D.J. Wagner added 17 points. Jalen Boyd-Savage 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.

Manchester’s Adams named McDonald’s All-American
Manchester Township forward Destiny Adams has been selected to the 2021 McDonald’s All-American game. Watch her JSZ highlight reel and her feature story on her impact off the court during her senior season Manchester Township basketball standout Destiny Adams has been selected to the McDonald’s All-American game. For the second straight year, the game will not be played due to the COVID-10 pandemic but it doesn’t take away from the honor of being selected as one of the top 24 players in the nation. Last year, Mainland’s Kylee Watson was named a McDonald’s All-American. Watson was named 2020 JSZ Miss Hoop Zone and is currently a freshman at the University of Oregon. Adams has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball in the ACC for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Welcome to the family 🤝Introducing the McDAAG Class of 2021. #WhereHypeMeetsLegacy pic.twitter.com/WsGMtGKNVv— McDonald's All American Games (@McDAAG) February 23, 2021 Adams is averaging 27 points and 17 rebounds a game for the Hawks who are currently 7-2 on the season. Watch JSZ’s highlight reel of Adams from her junior season: Adams made national headlines prior to the start of her senior season she 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. Watch JSZ’s feature on the start of Adams senior season:

Watch Monday 2.22 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Patrick School scores late layin to top Roselle Catholic in Sunday showdown
Kareem Ewelle’s basket with 2.7 seconds left gave the Patrick School a thrilling 65-64 win over Roselle Catholic in a matchup of two of New Jersey’s basketball superpowers. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to watch the full highlights from one of the best games of the 2021 season! Patrick School 65 Roselle Catholic 64 Kareem […] 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.

Dwight Mathews Wins South Jersey Week 1 Game Ball
Shawnee returned to the court this week, which means JSZ was finally able to deliver Dwight Mathews his NJM Insurance South Jersey Week 1 Game Ball. Mathews scored 20 points to lead the Renegades to a season-opening victory over Winslow. He received more than 4,600 votes to earn the Game Ball. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are made possible by NJM Insurance. Please submit nominations to MikeFrankel@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening each week during the season.

Wild Statlines Highlight Week 4 Game Ball Nominees
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

Watch Saturday 2.20 JSZ Basketball Highlights
JSZ is pleased to bring you another great weekend of basketball coverage from around the Garden State. We’ve got highlights from a number of top boys and girls teams from Saturday’s action! Manasquan 57 Don Bosco Prep 44 | Boys Connor Walsh had 19 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots and Ben Roy 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.

Timber Creek Knocks Off Williamstown for Eighth-Straight Win
Timber Creek 63 Williamstown 49 | Boys The Chargers (8-1) keep piling up the wins in the Tri-County Conference, knocking off Williamstown (3-6) to extend its winning streak to eight games. Austin Green, New Jersey’s leading scorer at the start of the week, led the Chargers with 22 points in the victory. Qiani Bowens 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.

Watch Friday 2.19 JSZ Hockey Highlights
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.

Allie Neumann Wins Central Jersey Game Ball
Robbinsville has made a name for themselves in the Colonial Valley Conference this year, holding a 7-1 record midway through this shortened Girls Basketball season. Junior Allie Neumann has been at the forefront, leading the team in scoring with 118 points. In the Ravens game against Hightstown, Neumann scored 19 points. The fans have spoken and she is JSZ’s Central Jersey Week 2 Game Ball Winner! Watch he full ceremony now: Take Our Poll Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Robbinsville coverage. Be sure to vote for our Boys/Girls Game Balls every week Sunday (9 a.m.)-Tuesday (3 p.m.) If you have a Central Game Ball nomination please contact nery@jerseysportszone.com before Saturday, 8 p.m.

DeLoach Wins South Jersey Game Ball
The voters turned out in a big way for Pitman’s Lukas DeLoach this week! DeLoach finished with a whopping 50 points and 11 rebounds in a valiant effort against Tri-County Conference foe, Clayton. The Pitman faithful came through for DeLoach, giving him nearly 5,400 votes and earning him the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Week 3 Game Ball. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Please submit nominations to mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening.

RFH Hockey remains unbeaten with crosstown rival win
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.

Watch Wednesday 2.17 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The basketball season continues to heat up! We have highlights from games all over the state! Delsea 73 Highland 71 (OT) | Boys The Crusaders trailed by 17 points with five minutes left in the fourth, but stormed all the way back to beat the Tartans in overtime. Sadique Powell poured in a game-high 28 […] 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.

Ryan’s last-second goal gives Manasquan a 3-3 tie at Midd. South
For the second time this season, the Manasquan Warriors pulled the goalie in the final seconds to earn a tie on the road. JSZ has the exciting highlights between Manasquan and Middletown South Manasquan 3 Middletown South 3 Braden Ryan’s goal with 12.9 seconds left gave Manasquan a dramatic 3-3 tie with Shore Conference foe […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Tuesday 2.16 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Gloucester Catholic Stays Hot with Fifth Straight Gordon Win
It’s not very often we see South Jersey teams rise to the top of the Gordon Conference, but that’s exactly what’s happening in 2021. Gloucester Catholic’s run of red-hot play continued into Monday afternoon’s showdown where Ryder Wicken’s two third-period goals broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Rams a win over Seton Hall Prep. […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Monday 2.15 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Presidents Day features a good slate of games all over the Garden State. Enjoy the highlights! Manasquan 68 Montclair Immaculate 65 | Boys Ben Roy scored 26 points including the game-tying floater and three game-winning free throws in a top 10 showdown that ended in controversy. Roy hit a floater in the paint to tie […] 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.

We’re Halfway Done! Vote Now for JSZ Week 3 Game Balls!
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

Watch Saturday 2.13 JSZ Basketball Highlights
We have a solid Saturday slate of hoops from all corners of the Garden State. Check back all day as the highlights roll in! Roselle Catholic 80 Camden Catholic 55 | Boys Roselle Catholic took a lead inside the first 30 seconds of this game and never squandered it as the Lions ran roughshod against […] 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.

Michael Salvatore takes home Boys Central Game Ball
Junior Michael Salvatore of Middlesex has been a consistent playmaker for the Blue Jays, currently ranking second on the team in points scored (109). Against Woodbridge Salvatore had 19 points in the 64-57 victory. The fans have spoken and he is JSZ’s Week 2 Central Game Ball Winner. Watch his ceremony below: Take Our Poll Be sure to vote for our Boys/Girls Game Balls every week Sunday (9 a.m.)-Tuesday (3 p.m.) If you have a Central Game Ball nomination please contact nery@jerseysportszone.com before Saturday, 8 p.m.

Roney Wins South Jersey Game Ball
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.

Watch Friday 2.12 JSZ Basketball Highlights
We kick the weekend off with a pair of games from opposite ends of the state, with highlights from a high-scoring Gloucester County matchup and the first appearance of the reigning Bergen County champs. Enjoy the highlights! St. Joe’s (Mont.) 66 Teaneck 51 | Boys After a nearly two-and-a-half week delay to start the season, […] 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.

Westfield hockey notches Cranford for back to back wins
Westfield 3 Cranford 1 Westfield (6-1-1) picked up their second straight win following a 3-1 victory over Cranford (1-4). Spencer Brown, John McDonald and Greg Oliveri all found net for the Blue Devils. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights: Thank you to the office of Jon Bramnick for sponsoring our Westfiel coverage. 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.

Simeon Wilcher Wins North Jersey Game Ball
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.)

Goodwine Wins South Jersey Game Ball
The votes came pouring in for Highland guard Hope Goodwine this week! Goodwine scored 21 points to lead the Tartans to victory over rival Triton. Her fans rewarded her with over 19,000 (!) votes as Goodwine earned the NJM Insurance JSZ South Jersey Week Two Game Ball. Take Our Poll South Jersey Game Balls are sponsored by NJM Insurance. Please submit nominations to mikefrankel@jerseysportszone.com by Saturday evening.

RFH’s Offense Shines in Barnburner vs. Midd. South
After enduring a pair of stoppages during the season and another pair of ties, Rumson-Fair Haven was looking for a true offensive outburst that has eluded them thus far in 2021. The Bulldogs got that on Thursday night when they exploded for a season-high five goals to take down a state-ranked Middletown South team, 5-3. […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Thursday 2.11 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Seton Hall Prep Stuns Delbarton, Ends 15-Year Losing Streak
Throw the records out whenever Gordon Conference opponents meet on the ice because you never know what can happen. Seton Hall Prep proved that statement to be true Wednesday night when the Pirates ended a 15-year losing streak to Delbarton after a rousing 5-1 win. Dale Campbell netted a pair of goals, while Brendan Waivada, […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Wednesday 2.10 JSZ Basketball Highlights
JSZ has a pair of boys hoops games for you tonight, as the action continues to heat up on the hardwood! Trenton Catholic Academy 55 Roselle Catholic 50 | Boys In possibly the upset of the season so far, Trenton Catholic (2-0) defeated reigning Non-Public B North sectional champion Roselle Catholic (7-1) 55-50. The Lions […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Tuesday 2.9 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

TPS Downs Bosco to Kick Off Huge Week
Although they’re technically no longer an NJSIAA-sponsored school, The Patrick School continues to play New Jersey’s top programs and shine against them. The trend continued Monday afternoon when the UConn commit Samson Johnson netted a game-high 21 points to power the Celtics to a 66-57 win over Don Bosco. Johnson has blossomed into a true […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Monday 2.8 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you another great evening of ice hockey action from around the Garden State. Check out our 2.8 coverage below! Gloucester Catholic 3 Pope John 2 The Lions fought back to tie the game twice, but the Rams emerged victorious in this Gordon Conference clash. Tyler Carter, Billy Sheridan […] 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 Polls Are Open! Vote Now for Week 2 Game Balls!
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

Watch Saturday 2.6 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The second Saturday of the regular season brings a ton of action from all over the Garden State. Enjoy the highlights! Bergen Catholic 78 Gill St. Bernard’s 63 | Boys Bergen Catholic’s talented junior duo of Will Richardson (21 points) and Julian Brown (19 points) gave the Crusaders the boost they needed to keep their […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 2.5 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
What better way to kick off the weekend than with a pair of rivalry games on the ice? JSZ has highlights from Gordon Conference and Mennen Division action. Stay tuned for our coverage and enjoy! Bergen Catholic 4 Don Bosco 2 Bergen Catholic secured their biggest win of the 2021 season Friday night on the […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 2.5 JSZ Basketball Highlights
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.

Watch Thursday 2.4 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The second week of the season continues with terrific games all across the state. Enjoy the highlights! St. Peter’s Prep 63 Marlboro 49 | Boys In a rare visit to the Shore Conference, St. Peter’s Prep once again proved they’re among the best teams in New Jersey. Power 5 recruit Mark Armstrong led all 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.

Watch Wednesday 2.3 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Winter weather wiped out most of the schedule for the past two days, but plenty of teams got back on the court on Wednesday. Check back throughout the night to watch all of the highlights! St. Joseph Academy 57 St. Augustine 51 | Boys Marcus Pierce scored a team-high 20 points to lead the Wildcats […] 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.

Malone, Smith Make College Decisions
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”:

Herlihy Lifts Middle Over WWC
Middle Twp. 43 Wildwood Catholic Academy 36 | Girls Kate Herlihy put an eye-popping performance together for the Panthers, scoring 24 points to lead Middle past Wildwood Catholic. Herlihy also pulled down 16 rebounds and finished with four steals in the victory. Penn commit Marianna Papazoglou scored a team-high 19 points for the Crusaders in […] 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.

CBA, Don Bosco Skate to Tie in Quest for No. 1 Ranking
Not even a blustery winter blizzard could stop this game from happening – literally. With limited opportunities to get games in as COVID-19 protocols and weather delays are becoming more prevalent, New Jersey’s two best hockey teams didn’t miss the chance for their one and only meeting in 2021. Christian Brothers Academy, the reigning Non-Public […] 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 Game Balls are Back!
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

Watch Saturday 1.30 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Basketball opening week continues as Jersey Sports Zone is is excited to bring you another thrilling afternoon of hoops coverage from around the state. Check out our Saturday highlights below. St. Augustine 60 Holy Spirit 53 (OT) | Boys The Hermits outlasted the Spartans in overtime to win their season-opener. American University commit Matt Delaney […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 1.29 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you another action packed night of basketball from around the Garden State. Check out our Friday, 1.29 coverage below. St. Peter’s Prep 68 Hackensack 50 | Boys St. Peter’s Prep looks every bit like one of the best teams in New Jersey. The reigning Hudson County champions 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.

Gordon Conference Tie Between Hermits and Pirates
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.

Pirates, Crimson Battle to Tie on the Ice
Seton Hall Prep and Morristown-Beard typically aren’t opponents in the regular season, yet the Pirates and Crimson battled on Thursday night in what felt every bit like a playoff hockey game. Playing in their first game of the season, Seton Hall Prep showed no signs of rust as they skated to a 3-3 draw against […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Thursday 1.28 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Opening week continues with great games and big milestones on the hardwood. Check back throughout the night as the highlights roll in! Roselle Catholic 101 St. Joe-Metuchen 75 | Boys Sophomore Simeon Wilcher delivered a triple double with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists including a dunk that pushed the Lions (2-0) over the […] 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.

CBA earns third straight Gordon Conference Win
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.

Watch Wednesday 1.27 JSZ Basketball Highlights
Opening week continues with great games across the Garden State. Enjoy the highlights! Bergen Catholic 72 Montclair Immaculate 58 | Boys Will Richardson paced Bergen Catholic with a team-high 25 points – 16 of which came in the fourth quarter – as the Crusaders pulled away from Montclair Immaculate late to secure an opening-day win. […] 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.

George Rooks is Headed to the Big House!
One of New Jersey’s top unsigned seniors isn’t waiting until National Signing Day to announce his future college home. George Rook, a four-star defensive lineman hailing from St. Peter’s Prep, took to social media on Wednesday afternoon and announced he would be signing with the University of Michigan. Committed…!!! #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/H6lzw2NaRC— George Rooks (@georgerooks55) January 27, 2021 Watch Rooks’ Senior Year Highlight Reel Rooks, the son of Syracuse star George Rooks, was a three-year starter for the Marauders and was one of the most impactful defensive linemen in the Garden State during that span. In 29 career games, Rooks tallied 160 tackles, 40 tackles for loss and 22 sacks. Rooks was a two-time JSZ All-Zone team selection with St. Peter’s Prep and was a major factor in their title run to win the Non-Public Group 4 championship in 2019. Jim Harbaugh and his staff at Michigan have developed a serious pipeline from New Jersey to the Garden State during his tenure. Rooks will join Mater Dei Prep defensive lineman Dominick Giudice as Michigan commits from New Jersey’s Class of 2021. Coming into the February signing period, Rooks and Bergen Catholic’s Tywone Malone were the top two uncommitted players remaining in New Jersey. George Rooks Through the Years

Adams Shares BLM Message Despite School Board Veto
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:

Watch Tuesday 1.26 JSZ Basketball Highlights
The gyms may be empty, but the action is intense! The 2021 hoops season officially begins with great games across the state on Tuesday. Check back throughout the night for all of the highlights! Hightstown 63 Lawrence 50 | Boys Hightstown defeated Lawrence 63-50 in an emotional season opener to the high school basketball season […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Monday 1.25 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
What better way to kick off the week than with a three-pack of games from across the state. Our Monday coverage features a pair of MCSSIHL games along with a showdown of top Shore teams in Red Bank. Stay tuned for all the highlights coming tonight! Rumson-Fair Haven 2 Manasquan 2 Michael Farinacci’s goal with […] 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 All Access: Hoping for Hoops
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

Watch Saturday 1.23 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone continues to bring you opening week action on the ice. Get your All-Access pass now to watch Pingry and Millburn score Saturday afternoon wins! Pingry 4 Watchung Hills 2 Eric Bush and Peter Korn each scored a pair of goals as the Big Blue ran out to a 4-0 lead and held […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Friday 1.22 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you a thrilling night of ice hockey from around the Garden State. Check out our highlights from Friday, 1.22. Morristown-Beard 6 Morristown 1 After a delayed start to the 2021 season, Morristown-Beard quickly knocked off any rust they may have had with an offensive explosion against their crosstown […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Thursday 1.21 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
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.

Watch Wednesday 1.20 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone is pleased to bring you another thrilling evening of action on the ice from around the Garden State. Check out our ice hockey coverage from Wednesday, 1.20 below. St. John Vianney 5 St. Joseph (Met.) 2 Ryann Kulaszewski’s first career hat trick was the main catalyst behind St. John Vianney’s non-conference win […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Tuesday 1.19 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Westfield 8 West Essex 1 Westfield (2-0) defeated West Essex (2-2) 8-1 in a McInnus Division showdown. Matteo Macheno and Thomas Conrad would get the Blue Devils on the board early in the first and both would finish with two goals each. Greg Oliveri also added a pair of scores. Westfield has scored 12 goals […] 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.

Five-Star Olivia Miles Enrolling Early at ND
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

Watch Monday 1.18 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
Jersey Sports Zone starts off the week with some more ice hockey action with a major early Gordon Conference showdown in South Jersey and a pair of games from Mennen Sports Arena. Stay tuned for all the action now! Gloucester Catholic 3 Bergen Catholic 2 The Rams started the season with a signature win over […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Sunday 1.17 JSZ Hockey Highlights
The opening weekend of the 2021 high school hockey season closes out with Sunday night hockey from Mennen Arena. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to watch the full highlights of Morristown’s 4-0 win over Madison Morristown 4 Madison 0 Jack McKenna scored a pair of goals and Dylan Peck turned away 27 shutouts to give […] To access this post, you must purchase an All Access Pass. You can log in here or purchase an All Access Pass here. Become an All Access Pass Holder. You will be redirected to login or purchase page.

Watch Saturday 1.16 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
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.

Watch Friday 1.15 JSZ Ice Hockey Highlights
The high school ice hockey season is here and Jersey Sports Zone has you covered from opening night across the Garden State! Check out our Friday 1.15 hockey highlights. Hillsborough 8 Bridgewater-Raritan 2 Hillsborough begins the 2021 hockey season 1-0 following an 8-2 victory over Skyland Conference rival Bridgewater-Raritan. The Raiders jumped out to 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.

Patterson Heading to Villanova Early
Rutgers Prep senior and 2019/2020 JSZ Mr. Hoop Zone finalist Trey Patterson will get a jump start on his college career. Patterson announced on social media that he’ll forgo his senior season with the Argonauts to enroll at Villanova for the spring semester. 💙 pic.twitter.com/aHNxv3fC6t— Trey Patterson (@_treypatt3) January 15, 2021 Patterson finishes his high school career as one of the top players in Rutgers Prep history. He averaged 20 points and ten rebounds per game last season, leading the Argonauts to 27 wins, and an appearance in the Non-Public B South final. JSZ produced Patterson’s official Wildcats commitment video back in June. Check it out here: You can watch his junior season highlights reel here:

Roselle Catholic’s Corey Floyd Jr. Commits to UCONN
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.

Year in Review: JSZ’s Top 20 of 2020
The year 2020 was made up of 12 unforgettable months. That sentiment especially rings true for New Jersey’s high school sports community. Jersey Sports Zone’s team of MMJ’s gathered for a year-in-review roundtable, discussing the Top 20 stories we covered this year. Thank you to our loyal audience who followed along with us through one of the most trying years we’ll remember. Happy New Year, and here’s to a happy and healthy 2021! JSZ Top 20 of 2020 Pt. 1 JSZ Top 20 of 2020 Pt. 2 No. 20: The Final Game Before COVID-19 Shutdown Bergen Catholic and St. Peter’s Prep. These two were among the top basketball teams in New Jersey last season, and delivered a double-overtime showdown in the last game JSZ covered in the 2020 winter season. It signaled the near end of the basketball season and the beginning of a long statewide shutdown. No. 19: Gill St. Bernard’s Rules NJ Soccer Scene 2020 was a year to remember for the Knights of Gill St. Bernard’s. All-state striker Micaah Garnette, who delivered 21 goals and 14 assists, was the main catalyst to a 13-0-1 squad that went on to win a Central West Non-Public sectional final against Skyland rival Pingry. The Knights were undoubtedly the top team at the end of the line. No. 18: Leon Jones’ Inspiring Comeback It was a year in which many would have to overcome tough circumstances. For Notre Dame’s Leon Jones, his journey to redemption began before COVID-19. Following a collision against St. Peter’s Prep in a playoff football game, Jones was left paralyzed for almost 48 hours. After regaining feeling in both of his legs, doctors were still unsure if he would be able to walk normally, let alone play sports again. However, midway through the basketball season, Leon Jones not only started his first game as a senior, but Jersey Sports Zone was there to watch him lead his team to victory. No. 17: South Jersey’s Ware & Watson Earn Top Basketball Honors There was no shortage of talent on the high school basketball court last winter, but Camden’s Lance Ware and Mainland’s Kylee Watson proved to be the best of the best. Ware, a Kentucky commit, was the senior leader for a Panthers team that finished the season on a 25-game winning streak. Watson, an Oregon commit, surpassed 2,000 career points in a decorated career for the Mustangs. Ware and Watson earned the JSZ Mr. and Ms. Hoop Zone awards, as the top players in the Garden State. No. 16: Camden Basketball Reigns Supreme in Garden State Hoops Scene It was the most anticipated season for The High in a generation, and the Panthers did not disappoint. Led by fabulous freshman D.J. Wagner, Kentucky commit Lance Ware, and South Carolina commit TaQuan Woodley, Camden went (29-1). The High was without a home gym for the 2019/2020 season, but Panthers fans followed the team all over the state and beyond to watch this special journey. Camden was in great position to win its first state title since 2000, before the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to the postseason. No. 15: Delbarton Wrestling Delivers Historic Year on the Mat When wrestling fans in Morristown – and across the state – look back on the 2019-2020 season, they’ll remember the incredible effort Delbarton put forth to cement themselves as the No. 1 program in New Jersey. It all started with a 42-15 victory over Bergen Catholic in the Non-Public A North semifinals where the Green Wave ended the Crusaders’ 96-match win streak against NJSIAA competition. That began a run of postseason excellence ending in Delbarton’s first state title since 2011. No. 14: CBA, Donohoe are Kings of NJ Ice The Gordon Conference is home to the elite New Jersey hockey programs, yet it was the private school from Monmouth County that slayed numerous Bergen County teams en route to attaining gold at the end of the road. The Colts, who won 20 games, the Gordon Cup and the Non-Public State Final, were led all year long by sophomore goalie John Donohoe. Donohoe went on to win JSZ’s 2020 Player of the Year after making 501 saves in electric fashion. No. 13: Jewel Gonzalez Sets the Standard A pioneer to Stateliner and New Jersey wrestling, Jewel Gonzalez was the face of girls wrestling in New Jersey during her high school career. Coming from one of the most storied and successful wrestling programs in the Garden State in Phillipsburg, Gonzalez won back-to-back girls state wrestling championships in Boardwalk Hall. During her two seasons, Gonzalez amassed an undefeated 30-0 record as she pinned her way through the state tournament as a senior. Gonzalez capped off her state championship the same way many other Stateliners had done before her, by jumping into the ocean. No. 12: JSZ’s “One Shining Moment” As the world shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, JSZ set out to commemorate the best of the 2019-20 high school basketball season. With the blessing of the song’s composer, David Barrett, JSZ was able to produce a unique version of the March Madness staple, “One Shining Moment.” No. 11: Scottie Lewis Leads off the Court Rounding out Part 1 of our look back at 2020 is a story that transcended sports. Ranney-alumni Scottie Lewis returned home to Asbury Park to lead a peaceful protest over the summer. It was a day that few would forget as organizers, protesters, and police officers joined together to rally against racial injustice and inequality. No. 10: Abrupt Cancellations of Two High-Profile Games Postponements and cancellations were common during the 2020 football season. The timing of a pair of cancellations stood out late in the season though, as Bergen Catholic-Delbarton was called off just before kickoff, and Williamstown-Ocean City was abandoned at halftime. No. 9: Morristown-Beard Girls Hockey Makes History Girls sports in the Garden State took another important step forward in 2020 with the inaugural state ice hockey championship. Morristown-Beard skated to victory at the Prudential Center in Newark. No. 8: Bosco and Seton Hall Prep Earn Signature Wins It felt like Bergen Catholic would face St. Peter’s with the state’s #1 ranking on the line to close out the year. Don Bosco and Seton Hall Prep had other ideas. The Ironmen stunned the Crusaders, while the Pirates topped the Marauders down the stretch of the season. No. 7: A SportsCenter Top 10 Moment for Manasquan Chris Farinacci beat the buzzer with a sensational goal to lift Manasquan over St. John Vianney. The highlight went national, making the rounds on ESPN. No. 6: Shore Conference and WJFL Pod Playoffs The 2020 football season didn’t feature the traditional playoff format. The Shore Conference and the West Jersey Football League still made it a memorable “postseason” for a handful of top teams, with the creation of playoff pods. Wall and Holy Spirit battled their way to 2020 bragging rights. No. 5: Howard and Peterson Electrify in Atlantic City Robert Howard and Dean Peterson both travelled down to Atlantic City on a mission. The standouts from Bergen Catholic and St. John Vianney captured state titles in impressive fashion at Boardwalk Hall. No. 4: Estime Wins Zoneman & Commits to Irish Audric Estime ran roughshod over opponents in 2020. The St. Joe’s (Montvale) senior earned JSZ’s top football honor, the Zoneman award, and flipped his commitment from Michigan State to Notre Dame. It was an eventful day for Estime, and JSZ was on hand to capture it. No. 3: A JSZ All-Access Unlike Any Other Football teams had extra time to gear up for a unique season, and JSZ tagged along with a handful of squads leading up to opening night. We were able to tell unique stories from the practice fields at Bergen Catholic, Notre Dame, Ocean City and Rumson-Fair Haven, as the teams laid the groundwork on how to play during the COVID-19 pandemic. No. 2: Spring Athletes Were Truly Jersey Strong The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the entire spring sports schedule in 2020. It was devastating to thousands of athletes, but especially to the seniors. A handful of those seniors delivered a powerful message as they reflected on their high school careers. No 1: The Last Dance Brought Closure and Hope Although it wasn’t an official NJSIAA event, The Last Dance baseball tournament gave over 200 teams a chance to finally take the field after the cancellation of the spring season. It was a memorable month of July, as Cranford won the title, and all of the teams provided a blueprint on how high school sports could move forward during the darkest of times.

Jordan Kinsler wins JSZ Football Play of the Year!
The hours of footage captured by our cameras and voting from numerous fanbases across the Garden State all football season long have finally led to this! Winning our Viewer’s Choice Top Play, Jordan Kinsler of St. Joseph (Metuchen) went up against some tough nominees for Play of the Year with his 80 yard touchdown run against Ridge. However, Falcon nation has spoken and he is JSZ’s overall Top Play Winner for the 2020 season! Thank you and best of luck to all of our nominees. Watch his ceremony below: Take Our Poll Thank you to everyone that voted this football season!

NJ Soccer Star Emily Mason on a Mission
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:

Woodbridge’s Ali Lee Jr. Signs With Stony Brook Football
In three seasons Woodbridge has gone from a .500 team to one of New Jersey’s top public school programs, posting a 15-2 record the last 2 years. A big part of that was running back Ali Lee Jr. who ended 2020 with 1,161 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Bringing his career totals to just shy of 4,000 yards and 52 scores. Lee Jr. made his college commitment official by signing with Stony Brook University early Monday morning. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the story and check out his featured coverage below: 2020 All-Zone feature: Junior season highlight reel: JSZ A to Z Feature: