JSZ gets back on the road after the winter storm to bring you more great action in high school basketball. Plainfield collides with Linden in a highly-anticipated rematch from earlier in the season. Plus, Atlantic City tangles with Mainland in divisional battle in the Cape-Atlantic League. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!
Linden 58 Plainfield 55 | Boys
Asante Jones had 18 points and 10 rebounds and made a key block in the final minute to give Linden an upset win over the defending Group 4 state champions and the #1 team in New Jersey. Micah Gordon led the Cardinals with 31 points.
JSZ’s Sean Dugan has the highlights from Plainfield:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Linden is brought to you by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway.
Atlantic City 64 Mainland 61 | Boys
The Vikings erased a nine-point deficit in the third, but needed to hold off a late charge to get past the Mustangs and pick up their second-straight win. Dontaye Thompson connected on five three-pointers on his way to a game-high 23 points in the victory. Tamir Rex led a stout defensive effort in the second half and finished with 16 points for Atlantic City (11-6). Dallas Rowell poured in a team-high 18 points, while John Franchini added ten points in the loss for Mainland (6-10).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Linwood:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Mainland is made possible by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

