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 snap the Iron Mikes’ 32-game win streak. SJV controlled the first half thanks to Princeton University commit Madison St. Rose, who had 20 points through two quarters to give the Lancers a 30-27 advantage at the break. Trenton Catholic would take a brief lead to close out the third, but Meg Cahalan had a big final quarter to put St. John Vianney back in front to control the rest of the matchup. Cahalan finished the evening with 15 points while Madison St. Rose had 28.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights:
Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring our Trenton Catholic coverage.
Roselle Catholic 63 Elizabeth 50 | Boys
Roselle Catholic coach Dave Boff started the Lions five seniors on Senior Night and the group started the game on a 9-0 run to spark RC to a season sweep of their Union County rival. Senior Amar’e Marshall had 10 points to join Corey Floyd, Jr. (13 points) and Simeon Wilcher (12 points) in double digits. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Roselle:
Cedar Creek 60 Holy Spirit 56 | Boys
The Pirates lost to the Spartans by 27 points earlier this month, but exacted revenge on their home floor in the rematch. Kyree Tinsley and Sean Snyder both scored 13 points in the win for Creek (7-3). Jahmir Smith and Jamil Wilkins scored 17 points and 16 points respectively in the loss for Spirit (8-3).
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from Egg Harbor City:
Saddle River Day 75 Stuart Day 61 | Girls
Continuing through the gauntlet that is New Jersey girls high school basketball, Saddle River Day earned a win on its pit stop in Princeton. The combo of Paulina Parris and Saniah Caldwell combined for 54 points. Parris lead all scorers with 32 while Caldwell poured in 22 and scored her 1000th point. Aleah James had a triple-double in the loss for Stuart Day.
JSZ’s Kenneth Bradley has the highlights:
Montclair Immaculate 55 St. Rose 34 | Girls
Intense physicality, stifling defense and timely scoring were the three pillars Montclair Immaculate leaned on Friday night when they upended perennial Shore Conference power St. Rose. After trailing at the end of the first quarter, the Lions put their feet to the floor and raced out to a halftime lead and went wild in the second half. Sydney Echevarria-Briscoe led Montclair Immaculate with 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Tiara Bellamy (11 points) and Bukky Akinsola (10 points) each reached double figures. St. Rose’s Abby Antognoli led all scorers with 14 points in the loss.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Belmar:
