The state tournament is underway for Group 2 and 4 throughout New Jersey! Stay with our team tonight as we’ve got highlights from Ridgewood’s commanding opening round win alongside a historic night in Hillsborough.

Ridgewood 75 Clifton 45 | Boys | N1G4 First Round

Johnny Jackson delivered eight three-pointers to pace the Maroons’ opening round postseason win in 2025. Jackson finished with a game-high 28 points for Ridgewood (23-3) in the win. The Maroons led by 25 at the half and 31 at the end of the third, before pulling the starters for the final quarter. They will host Bloomfield in the sectional quarterfinals next week.

JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Bergen County:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Clifton is made possible by JAG Physical Therapy.

Hillsborough 69 Long Branch 39 | Girls | CJG1 First Round

Francesca Schiro made history for # 1 seeded Hillsborough(21-6) tonight as she started the game by scoring career point #2,000! 10 of Schiro’s 13 points came in the first quarter of the dominant Raiders victory over #16 seeded Long Branch(13-9). Mya Loniewski tied Schiro with the team high of 13 points, 8 of which also coming from the first quarter. Hillsborough led 45-14 at the half and will face East Brunswick in the Quarterfinals.

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights + reaction from Hillsborough Twp: