The holiday hoops week winds down with more great games all across the state!
Wall 48 Freehold Twp. 41 | Boys | Jim Ruhnke Bracket Final | Kevin Williams Christmas Classic
The Crimson Knights took charge in the fourth to seize control in a back-and-forth battle to knock off the Patriots and bring home the Ruhnke Bracket championship. Brian McKenna finished with eight points as part of a balanced effort from the Crimson Knights and earned tournament MVP honors. Jake DeBrito went for a game-high 12 points in the win for Wall (5-0). Cole Gerigk scored a team-high eleven points in the loss for Freehold Township (4-2).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from the RWJBarnabas Health Arena:
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Howell 53 Marlboro 49 | Boys | Albert E. Martin Buc Classic Final
Jayson Parker had 20 points and older brother Cayden added 15 to earn MVP honors as Howell held off a late surge from the Mustangs to take home the Albert E. Martin Buc Classic. Marlboro got within 50-49 and had a chance to take the lead in the final 30 seconds but a Noah Musto blocked shot and a Chris Kahwaty rebound and two free throws sealed the championship. The Rebels (5-1) avenged a 54-50 loss to the Mustangs (4-1) earlier this season.
JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Little Silver:
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Camden Eastside 50 St. Augustine 42 | Boys | Boardwalk Basketball Classic
The Tigers trailed by 11 points in the second quarter, but took over after halftime to knock off the Hermits. Bryce Hillman led all scorers with 16 points. Brady Daniels and Ka’Heem Hamilton added 13 points apiece for Eastside (4-2) in the win. Bryce Clark scored a team-high 15 points for St. Augustine (3-3) in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights from the Wildwoods Convention Center:
Rumson-Fair Haven 54 Howell 51 | Girls | Ray Cervino Bracket Final | Kevin Williams Christmas Classic
The Bulldogs prevented a late comeback from the Rebels to secure the Ray Cervino Bracket title at the Kevin Williams Christmas Classic. Erin Reid’s 18-point, 15-rebound performance was enough to earn MVP honors, while Grace Smith’s team-high 20 points secured her spot on the All-Tournament team. Rumson-Fair Haven (6-0) handed Howell (5-1) their first loss of the 2025-26 season .
JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights from the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena:
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Rumson-Fair Haven is brought to you by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.
Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Howell is brought to you by Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood
