JSZ kicks off the final weekend of 2023 with some great action in boys and girls basketball. Stay tuned throughout the night as the highlights are posted!
McEachern (GA) 77 Camden 52 | Boys | The Battle at Rutgers
Five-star recruit Ace Bailey, signed with Rutgers, set Jersey Mike’s Arena into a frenzy with a 40 point, 21 rebound performance that gave Scarlet Knights fans a glimpse of next year. The top-5 NBA Draft prospect met the hype and then some with an emphatic slam to set the tone early followed by step back three-pointers and elite ballhandling skills by the 6’8″ forward. Camden had a 31-27 halftime lead and was tied 38-38 late in the third before Bailey scored eight consecutive points. McEachern never looked back and dominated the rest of the way as Bailey received a standing ovation from the crowd.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rutgers:
Don Bosco Prep 68 Cardinal Hayes (NY) 49 | Boys | The Battle at Rutgers
With five-star prospect Dylan Harper out of the lineup with an injury, Brady Loughlin stepped up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to deliver a complete team effort for the Ironmen. Isaiah Wright added 20 as Don Bosco (5-2) connected on 12 three-pointers in a sizzling shooting performance.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Rutgers:

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Robbinsville 69 North Brunswick 59 | Boys | Ravens Winter Classic
Robbinsville (5-0) remains undefeated on the year following a 69-59 win over North Brunswick (4-3). After trailing by one to end the first quarter, Robbinsville jumped in front 34-27 at halftime thanks to big first half from brothers Evan Tyler Bunnell and remained ahead for the duration of the game. The duo combined for 33 points while senior Tyler Handy had 17 points for the Ravens.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Robbinsville:

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Mainland 39 Trinity Hall 30 | Girls | 2023 Score at the Shore Championship
West Chester commit Bella Mazur exploded for ten of her game-high 15 points in the fourth quarter to power the Mustangs to a championship at the Score at the Shore. Fellow West Chester commit Ava Mazur added 13 points in the victory for Mainland (6-0). UMass commit Kasey Bretones chipped in with six points and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Harvard commit Nina Emnace scored a team-high 12 points in the loss for Trinity Hall (4-3).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Southern Regional High School: