It is officially showcase season and JSZ’s cameras were all over the Garden State on a busy day in high school hoops. A major coaching milestone in South Jersey highlights our Saturday coverage. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!
Rancocas Valley 60 Clearview 40 | Boys | 12th Annual Jimmy V Showcase
The Red Devils pulled away from the Pioneers in the second half to give head coach Jay Flanagan his 500th career victory. Flanagan, in his 19th season at RV and 34th overall, becomes the 13th head coach in South Jersey history to achieve the milestone and sits third among active South Jersey coaches in career wins. Montre Wilson poured in a game-high 23 points, while Mike Phinisee chipped in with 12 points in the win for Rancocas Valley (2-2). Jonah Turner scored a team-high 12 points in the loss for Clearview (2-1).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Cherokee High School:
Manasquan 57 Rumson-Fair Haven 55 (OT) | Boys | Shore Conference
Griffin Linstra had 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists scoring seven of the Warriors eight points in overtime to give Manasquan a second overtime win in three games in a wild start to the season. Manasquan (2-1) opened the year with a half court buzzer beater to beat Rutgers Prep followed by a close loss to St. Rose. Rumson-Fair Haven (1-1) was led by Luke Cruz’s 20 point effort.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from overtime in Rumson:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven is made possible by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.
Paul VI 70 Atlantic City 57 | Boys | Ocean City PBA Tipoff Weekend
Judah Hidalgo scored a game-high 24 points, as the Eagles held off a late charge from the Vikings to win this South Jersey showdown. Isaiah Thomas added 12 points in the win for PVI (2-1). Freshman Don’Taye Thompson kept AC (2-1) in it, scoring a team-high 20 points in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from Ocean City:
Chatham 68 Ewing 37 | Girls | She Got Game Shore Games
Ella Kreuzer had 24 points to pace Chatham (4-0) to a fourth straight win to open the season. Mia Semioli added 13 as the Cougars had seven different players connect from three-point range for 10 total.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from the Fort Athletic Club in Oceanport:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Chatham is brought to you by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Ewing is brought to you by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.
