Wednesday night marked the final stop on the road to Rutgers as we bring you state semifinal action from Groups 1 and 3. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

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Shabazz 63 Waldwick 46 | Boys | Group 1 State Semifinal

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has full coverage coming soon!

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Colonia 67 Montville 57 | Boys | Group 3 State Semifinal

It was a win nearly 60 years in the making, and it was well worth the wait for Colonia fans. Patriots boys basketball is state final-bound for the first time in program history after knocking off Montville 67-57 in Wednesday’s Group 3 semifinal!

The biggest key to the game for Colonia was how they started it. The Mustangs played them very even in the last three quarters, so the Patriots’ 12-3 run to start the game played a huge role in deciding things. Colonia was led by sophomore guard Jayce Rodriguez with 27 points, followed by senior guard Dylan Chiera with 20. Chris Ferrare was the Mustangs’ leading scorer with 20.

Colonia will now face Ocean City in the Group 3 final at Rutgers University on Sunday at 2pm.

JSZ’s Ryan Sudol has the highlights and reaction from Elizabeth:

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Ocean City 56 Westampton Tech 43 | Boys | Group 3 State Semifinal

Josh Lenko played like a man on a mission to help Ocean City advance to its first state final since 1972. Lenko made a career-high six three pointers and finished with a game-high 30 points in the victory. Luke Tjoumakaris added 11 points and ten rebounds for Ocean City (25-6). Henry Njoga scored a team-high 15 points in the loss for Westampton Tech (23-9), which made its first appearance in a state semifinal. Ocean City will face Colonia for the Group 3 state championship on Sunday at Rutgers University.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Central Regional High School:

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Moorestown 37 Colts Neck 36 | Girls | Group 3 State Semifinal

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has full coverage coming soon!

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