JSZ brings you three great matchups from a busy Saturday on the hardwood. Check back throughout the night as the highlights are posted!
Morris Catholic 74 Life Center 60 | Girls | Dr. Gerald Glisson Classic
The preseason No. 1 team in New Jersey showed why they’re deserving of that ranking after a big early season win. Star junior Mia and Mya Pauldo combined to score 40 points for the reigning Non-Public B state champs, Morris Catholic (2-0). Mia scored a team-high 27 points and tacked on six assists. Impact freshman Jax Edelman tallied 18 points and five rebounds in the win. The Crusaders are a consensus Top-12 ranked team in the nation. Life Center (1-2) is led by star guard Kiyomi McMiller, who paced her offense with a game-high 33 points.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Eastside High School in Paterson:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Morris Catholic is made possible by Ramapo College.
Rancocas Valley 65 Hightstown 52 | Boys | 11th Annual Jimmy V Showcase
The Red Devils put the pedal down in the second half to pick up a bounce-back victory over the Rams at the 11th annual Jimmy V Showcase. Antonio Brito led the way with a game-high 15 points as four Red Devils reached double-figures in the win. Montre Wilson and Edwin Hall finished with 12 points each for Rancocas Valley (1-1). Yasin Elhossieni and Ben Duverglas went for a game-high 15 points in the loss for Hightstown (0-2).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Cherokee High School:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Hightstown is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates
Pope John 51 Manchester Township 37 | Girls | She Got Game Shore Games
Addison Platt had a complete game with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 assists and three steals as Pope John raced out to a 14-3 first quarter lead on the way to a double digit victory at the She Got Game Shore Games in Oceanport. Manchester’s Devyn Quigley led all scorers with 22 points.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from the Fort Athletic Club:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Manchester Township is made possible by Community Medical Center in Toms River.
