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August 13, 2010
The Big Night
Bob Hurley becomes just the third high school coach to make the Hall of Fame.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – When you think of Bob Hurley coaching on the sidelines, different emotions and memories may come to mind. Nervousness likely isn’t one of them.
But as the legendary St. Anthony basketball coach takes his place with the game’s greatest when he’s inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame tonight in Springfield Mass. Read More
August 11, 2010
First impressions
Myles Mack looks to make the pass in his first summer game with St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For Myles Mack, adapting to a whole net set of teammates at St. Anthony was an early concern. After just one summer exhibition game, those concerns have quickly gone away for the talented transfer from Paterson Catholic.
“The experience went well,” said Mack after yesterday’s exhibition against the Dukes Netherlands, a traveling team from Holland. “We got to know each other real well very fast. I didn’t think it was going to come that fast. I like these guys and I can’t wait until the season starts. Read More
July 26, 2010
Sticking together
Sophomore point guard Kavon Stewart and Hudson Catholic have big goals for 2011.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Whether it was at Paterson Catholic or on the AAU circuit with the Playaz Basketball Club, Reggie Cameron and Kavon Stewart have been practically inseparable on the court. So when it came time for the talented sophomores to find a new school after Paterson Catholic closed in May, it was no surprise to see them stay together.
Cameron and Stewart will remain teammates for the foreseeable future as they continue their high school careers at Hudson Catholic. Read More
April 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
Who else joined Derrick Williams (c) and Myles Davis (r) on HCV's All-County Team?
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The balls have been put away and the lights have been turned off on a 2009-2010 high school basketball season in Hudson County that certainly wasn't lacking in memorable moments.
This season saw legendary head coach Bob Hurley finally earn basketball's highest honor as he was elected to the Hall of Fame. We saw a true Hudson County Tournament for the first time with the Bayonne girls and St. Peter's Prep emerging victorious. The championships wouldn't stop there as Jersey City was the capital of New Jersey high school basketball for one evening in March as the Marauders and Friars took home sectional titles on the same night in Piscataway. Read More
April 3, 2010
Hall pass for Hurley
Bob Hurley has won 984 games and 10 Tournament of Champions titles.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
With 984 career wins, 24 state championships and 10 Tournament of Champions titles in his 38 seasons at St. Anthony, head coach Bob Hurley’s status as one of the greatest high school coaches ever was never in question. Now you can add another honor to the seemingly endless list of accomplishments – hall of famer.
According to multiple reports, Hurley will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass on August 13. The official announcement will come on Monday at a press conference in Indianapolis. Read More
March 23, 2010
Prime performers
Marist's Marv Williams was named Player of the Year in Tri-County Hudson Division B.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
North Bergen’s Noel Allen and Marist’s Marv Williams took home the top honors as the Hudson County coaches made their selections for All-Division Teams recently in boys basketball. Read More
March 19, 2010
Star struck
Noel Allen (left) is one of three from Hudson County in the North-South All-Star Game.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Three basketball standouts from Hudson County will be amonst the participants Sunday's NJ Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game. Read More
March 12, 2010
Jump for joy
St. Anthony celebrates after upsetting Paterson Catholic 63-49 last night.
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Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep vs Seton Hall Prep.
PISCATAWAY - In what has already been an impressive season for St. Anthony and St. Peter's Prep you can now add another accomplishment to their already impressive resumes - sectional champions.
One year after being blown out at home by Seton Hall Prep in the semifinals, the Marauders extracted some revenge against their Essex County rival. After struggling to find a consistency on the offensive end for the first three quarters, St. Peter’s Prep broke through in the fourth behind a pair of Stephon Whyatt 3-pointers to earn a 64-54 win in the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A final. Read More. Click Here to View Photos
Winning championships is nothing new for the Friars, but few might be as unexpected as this one. Entering last night’s NJSIAA Non-Public, North B final as heavy underdogs, St. Anthony used a monster performance from Elijah Carter and a stifling defensive effort to upset previously unbeaten Paterson Catholic 63-49.
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Both teams will now play tomorrow in the Group final at the Ritacco Center in Toms River and are one win away from a spot in the Tournament of Champions.
March 9, 2010
Crowd pleaser
The St. Peter's Prep student section celebrates with the players after a 83-59 win.
Click Here for photos from Don Bosco Prep at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For JJ Hladik and the Marauders it would have been difficult to write a better script than this.
Playing in their final home game of the season (the last ever for Hladik and six other seniors), St. Peter’s Prep dominated Don Bosco Prep 83-59 in a NJSIAA Non-Public, North A semifinal which ended with the “Marauder Nation” student section storming the court to celebrate with their fellow classmates. Read More
March 6, 2010
Rare air
The Marauders' Ronald Roberts had 30 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks.
Click Here for photos from DePaul Catholic at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For most high school basketball players the game is played below the rim. Ronald Roberts is one of those rare exceptions where the rim does not represent a ceiling as he flies through the air and across the court.
The 6-foot-8 senior was a human highlight reel as he continued his torrid scoring pace to help lead St. Peter’s Prep to a 79-58 victory over DePaul Catholic in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A tournament. Read More
March 5, 2010
Double trouble
St. Anthony's Devon Collier had nine points and seven rebounds last night.
Click Here for photos from Gill St. Bernard's at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Before the season began, St. Anthony and head coach Bob Hurley envisioned plenty of games where their size advantage would allow them to dominate opponents in the paint and on the glass.
Injuries and ineligibility dashed those plans for most of the season. But last night the Friars’ duo of Devon Collier and Derrick Williams showed why they are amongst the state’s best big men in a 58-30 victory over Gill St. Bernard’s in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B tournament last night at the CERC. Read More
March 4, 2010
Roundup: Roberts, Prep take flight
Ronald Roberts had seven dunks in a 23-point performance for St. Peter's Prep.
St. Peter’s Prep 98, Pope John 50
Ronald Roberts scored 16 first-half points as the third-seeded Marauders faced little resistance as they advanced to the second round of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A tournament last night in Jersey City. Read More
March 3, 2010
Back on track
Edgar Garcia scored 13 of his game-high 15 points in the second half.
Click Here for photos from St. Mary's at Marist.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Early St. Mary’s struggled to get their offense on track in their opening round game of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B tournament. The Ramblers knew there was going to be only one way for them to snap out of their shooting woes – keep shooting.
That patience and commitment to their outside game would pay off with 14 consecutive points in the third quarter in a 53-44 win last night over Marist. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Dickinson wins in OT, Bayonne advances.
March 2, 2010
Worth the wait
Anthony Ugarte had 10 points in Harrison's first home playoff game since 1991.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HARRISON – With their team playing in its first home state playoff game since 1991, the Blue Tide’s four senior starters were determined not to have their careers end on this night.
Trailing in the fourth after an extended scoring drought, Harrison responed with 14 points in the final six and a half minutes to ensure the program’s first playoff game in 12 years would result in a win, a 36-28 victory over McNair in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament. Read More
March 1, 2010
More work to be done
The Marauders celebrate their third consecutive title after beating North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep vs North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – It’d be hard to blame St. Peter’s Prep for having a low-key celebration after their 81-65 victory over North Bergen in the final of the Hudson County Tournament.
As important as winning their third straight county championship for the first time since 1962 was for the Marauders, it isn’t their ultimate goal. That would be success in this week’s state playoffs. Read More
February 28, 2010
Roundup: Lincoln wins in OT
Lincoln senior Lamar McKnight had 10 points and 11 rebounds against Marist.
Lincoln 70, Marist 67
Jamall McDaniel’s blocked a potential game-tying 3-pointer from Justin Rosa at the buzzer to give the Lions an overtime victory yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
February 25, 2010
Holding serve
Stephon Whyatt hit two 3-pointers and added five assists for St. Peter's Prep.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne vs St. Peter's Prep.
Click Here for photos from Marist vs North Bergen.
JERSEY CITY - Throughout the regular season both St. Peter's Prep and North Bergen established themselves as two of the area's premier teams. The top two seeds continued their dominance en route to Saturday's Huson County Tournament final.
In the opener, Bayonne gave the Marauders all they could handle in the first half. But an explosive third quarter proved too much to handle as St. Peter's cruised past the Bees behind 26 points and 12 rebounds from Ronald Roberts.
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In the nightcap, the Bruins continue to have Marist's number. North Bergen used a dominant 33-point performance from Noel Allen as they pulled away in the third quarter.
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February 24, 2010
Roundup: Harrison shoots way to win
Harrison's Walter Sessoms had three 3-pointers and a game-high 19 points.
Harrison 64, Becton 52
The Blue Tide had the hot hand from the outside, hitting eight 3-pointers in a BCSL National victory last night in Harrison. Read More
February 23, 2010
Roundup: Lincoln wins at the buzzer
Lincoln's Jamall McDaniel had 20-points, including a game-winning 3-pointer.
Lincoln 63, Hoboken 60
Jamall McDaniel’s fade away 3-pointer from the top of the key as the buzzer sounded to give the Lions a thrilling victory last night in Hoboken. Read More
February 21, 2010
Rosa takes charge for Royal Knights
Junior guard Marv Williams had eight points in the opening quarter for Marist.
Click Here for photos from Dickinson at Marist Boys Basketball.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Throughout the season, Marist has relied on point guard Justin Rosa to be the distributor that makes their offense go. When the third-seeded Royal Knights needed the junior to step up as a scorer, he showed he can do that as well.
Rosa delivered a career-high 28 points in a dominant performance to lead Marist to a 70-57 victory over Dickinson last night in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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Hudson County Boys Basketball Tournament
Rosa takes charge for Royal Knights. View Photos
Poole gets double-doubles as Bayonne gets revenge on High Tech
St. Peter's Prep rolls along with Roberts, Fluellen
February 19, 2010
Heating up
North Bergen's Dany Abrue hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points.
Click Here for photos from Lincoln at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – With tempers and emotions nearing a breaking point, Dany Abrue let his shooting do talking.
After a wild start of the second half littered with technical fouls, Abrue scored seven points in less than two minutes as North Bergen had 10 unanswered points and never looked back in a 69-53 victory over Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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Boys Basketball: Bayonne scores 31 in third to knock off Memorial
February 17, 2010
Target practice
Ronald Roberts (5) had 30 points and 15 rebounds for the Marauders last night.
Click Here for photos from High Tech at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For the past two seasons the bulls-eye has been placed squarely on the back of St. Peter's Prep. After a landmark victory over legendary Oak Hill Academy that target has continued to grow even larger.
Less than 72 hours after that signature win, the Marauders found themselves with another challenge, this time from a motivated High Tech team. Prep was given a scare for three quarters, but in the end it proved to be too much Ronald Roberts and Myles Davis in a 90-72 victory last night at The Barn. Read More
Boys Basketball: Brooks, McDaniel lift Lincoln. Harrison, Bayonne win
February 14, 2010
Super Saturday
Jamall DcDaniel dunks for two of his 16 points for Lincoln in a win over Snyder.
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The streets may still be covered in snow, but the action on the court was heating up on Saturday with five Hudson County Boys Tournament games taking place on this day.
On the boys side, the latest chapter of the Lincoln/Snyder rivalry went down to the wire as the Lions' Shamar Bey won it on a put-back with five seconds left in the game. Read More Marist and High Tech also showed why they earned high seeds, earning convincing home victories yesterday. Click Here to read the Boys Basketball Roundup.
But the biggest win in Hudson County hoops did not occur during yesterday's tournament action. Down in Trenton. St. Peter's Prep achieved the biggest win in the program's history as they stunned nationally-ranked Oak Hill Academy at the PrimeTime Shootout. Read More
February 13, 2010
Fantastic finish
Bayonne's Damian Williams scored eight points in the fourth quarter to finish with 15.
Click Here for photos from Hoboken at Bayonne.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – After giving up 11 straight points and trailing by five late in the third quarter, the Bees seemed on the brink of disaster.
Instead, Bayonne responded with what might have been the best eight and a half minutes of its season. Read More
More Boys Basketball: Hurley nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame
February 12, 2010
HCT: Can anyone stop Prep?
J.J. Hladik and St. Peter's Prep enter the Hudson County Tournament as heavy favorites.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
After five play-in games, the inaugural Hudsson County Boys Basketball Tournament starts in earnest on Friday with eight matchups. Here is a breakdown of some of the teams and players to watch. Read More
February 10, 2010
Roundup: Brooks scores 32 for Lions
Senior forward Tre Brooks had a career-high 32 points for Lincoln.
Lincoln 69, High Tech 58
Senior Tre Brooks went off for a career-high 32 points as the Lions knocked off High Tech last night in Jersey City. Read More
February 9, 2010
Look out below
County Prep's Julius Branding delivers two of his 16 points here in a win over Kearny.
Click Here for photos from Kearny at County Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With quickness on the perimeter and athleticism, the County Prep offense is one that has the ability to light up the scoreboard quickly.
That offensive explosiveness was on display yesterday as the No. 13 seed Hurricanes closed out the first half with 15 straight points to cruise past No. 20 seed Kearny 70-47 in the Play-In Round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Harrison advances past McNair in HCT
February 5, 2010
Roundup: High Tech rallies past Bayonne
Xavier Corporan scored seven of his 24 points in the fourth quarter for High Tech.
High Tech 67, Bayonne 66
Xavier Corporan’s basket with 4.3 seconds left in the game capped off a game-ending 11-0 run as the Lasercats stunned the Bees last night in North Bergen. Read More
February 4, 2010
Get your brackets ready
Ronald Roberts and Prep earned the top seed in the Hudson County Championship.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The bracket for the First Annual Hudson County Boys Basketball Championship was released last night. To no one's surprise, St. Peter's Prep earned the top seed in the 21-team bracket. Behind the duo of Myles Davis and Ronald Roberts, the Marauders have raced out to a 12-3 record and have gone undefeated in division play. Prep has earned a bye and will face the winner of Memorial and Weehawken in this weekend's Play-In Round.
To see where your favorite team is seeded and view all of the matchups, view the tournament bracket image below. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Dickinson keeps playoff hopes alive
February 3, 2010
Back with a vengeance
Devon Collier scored a season-high 14 points for the Friars against Plainfield.
Click Here for photos from Plainfield at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For St. Anthony’s Devon Collier, the season’s first six weeks had basically been a wash out. Ineligible for the first 12 games of the season, Collier returned to action on Jan. 18, but had yet to make the impact the Friars had expected for the 6-foot-8 standout.
That all changed last night as Collier reminded everyone why he was one of the country’s most sought-after prospects, scoring 13 second-half points to lead No. 3 ranked St. Anthony past No. 5 ranked Plainfield 61-47 at the Golden Door Charter School. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Harrison, Lincoln earn OT wins, Prep rolls past Bayonne
January 31, 2010
The right mix
St. Anthony guard D'Marcus Owens scored six of his seven points in the fourth quarter.
Click Here for photos from Christ the King at St. Peter's Prep.
Click Here for photos from DeMatha Catholic at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NEWARK – If you’ve had trouble keeping track of all the lineup changes by St. Anthony through the first half of the season, you’re not alone. Outside of guard Elijah Carter and forward Derrick Williams, the rest of the lineup has seemingly been a continuous game of musical chairs with the participants changing by the game.
Last night the Friars seemed to find the right mix as they knocked off DeMatha Catholic 62-60 in the Newark National Invitational at the Prudential Center. Read More,
Photo Gallery
Earlier in the day, Myles Davis' 31 points were not enough as St. Peter's Prep's third attempt at a signature win came up short when they dropped a 75-72 overtime decision to Christ the King. Read More, Photo Gallery
More Boys Basketball: Poole's 32 points lead Bayonne past Elizabeth
January 30, 2010
Roundup: McDaniel triple-double leads Lincoln
Lincoln's Jamall McDaniel scored a career-high 24 points and had a triple-double.
Lincoln 79, Collegiate School 13
Senior guard Jamall McDaniel had his first career triple-double as the Lions breezed to an easy victory yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 29, 2010
Roundup: Rams deliver OT stunner
Chaquan Scott scored 24 points to lead the Rams to an OT win over Bayonne.
Dickinson 66, Bayonne 62
Senior Chaquan Scott scored 24 points as the Rams bounced back from a 15-point second half to earn a stunning come-from-behind overtime victory last night in Jersey City. Read More
January 27, 2010
'Taking the next step'
Sophomore Marc Wilson had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Hudson Catholic.
Click Here for photos from Dickinson at Hudson Catholic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a starting lineup featuring two freshmen and two sophomores, head coach Nick Mariniello knew he’d have to be patient in his first season at Hudson Catholic.
After a rough start, the young Hawks have started to turn the corner and after last night’s 64-53 victory over Dickinson are on the verge of earning a spot in the state playoffs. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Horsley's big day leads Marist comeback
January 25, 2010
Roundup: Bey scores 21 for Lions
Lincoln's Shamar Bey scored a game-high 21 points and added 11 rebounds.
Lincoln 61, North 13th Street Tech 51
Shamar Bey led all scorers with 21 points as the Lions used big second and third quarters to hold off North 13th Street Tech Saturday in Jersey City. Bey also had 11 rebounds for the double-double. Read More
January 24, 2010
Cool under pressure
Robert Ramos scored all eight of his points on free throws in the last 3:23 of the game.
Click Here for photos from Memorial at Union City.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – Shooting free throws with the game on the line can be a nerve-wracking experience for any player. For Union City’s Robert Ramos, it was anything but that.
Ramos connected on eight straight free throws in the final 3:23 as the Soaring Eagles outlasted Memorial 60-53 yesterday afternoon. Read More
January 22, 2010
Role reversal
Justin Rosa had six assists yesterday and has played a key part in Marist's turnaround.
Click Here for photos from University Charter at Marist.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Despite a forgettable 5-20 record last season for Marist, there was good reason to expect better days were coming for the young Royal Knight squad. That optimism and potential has developed into success in a big way.
Right now, Marist might be Hudson County’s hottest team, extending their winning streak to 10 games after defeating University Academy Charter 70-47 yesterday. Read More
More Boys Basketball: Allen's 31 leads North Bergen over High Tech
January 20, 2010
Disaster averted
The Marauders' Keith Lumpkin had 13 rebounds gainst North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Less than three minutes away from what would been the greatest win in school history, the last game for St. Peter’s Prep turned into a nightmare as a 10-point lead over St. Anthony ended in a crushing overtime defeat.
Last night in their first game since then, the Marauders once again saw a large lead in peril. Unlike the Dan Finn Classic, this one wouldn’t end in heartbreak as Prep held on for a 75-61 victory over the Bruins in front of a raucous crowd in North Bergen. Read More
More Boys Basketball: Smith gets 100th win at Lincoln, Marist wins ninth straight
January 19, 2010
Big Monday
Lucious Jones scored six points for St. Anthony on Monday.
There was no shortage of big news in Hudson County hoops on Monday. Despite the return of Oregon State-bound forward Devon Collier, St. Anthony was handed a rare loss to nationally-ranked Westchester in Springfield, Mass.
Meanwhile in Paterson, High Tech had the biggest win in school history as the Lasercats overcame a 20-point deficit to stun No. 10 ranked Paterson Kennedy behind big second half performances from Xavier Corporan and John Greenwald.
January 17, 2010
Refuse to lose
Jordan Quick hit two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead St. Anthony's comeback.
Click Here for photos from St. Anthony at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – This season’s edition of St. Anthony might not be the most talented group that Bob Hurley has coached in his many years at the school. But last night served as reminder to never count them out.
Trailing by 10 late in the fourth quarter, the Friars stormed back to defeat St. Peter’s Prep in a 67-64 overtime thriller in the nightcap of the Dan Finn Classic at the Jersey City Armory.
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Dan Finn Classic: Offensive struggles doom Lincoln VIEW PHOTOSBoys Basketball: Williams' 24 leads Bees past Orange
January 16, 2010
Shooting stars
Walter Sessoms scored nine of his 22 points in the fourth quarter for Harrison.
Click Here for photos from Secaucus at Harrison.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – After suffering tough last-minute losses on Tuesday, yesterday’s meeting between Harrison and Secaucus represented a critical moment in each of their seasons.
What started as a matchup between two teams desperately seeking a conference victory quickly morphed into a duel between the Blue Tide’s Walter Sessoms and the Patriots’ Zac Schlemm. Read More
Boys Basketball: High Tech needs OT to down St. Mary's
January 15, 2010
Roundup: Williams scores 41 for Marist
Bayonne's Vinny Masciale had eight points and six assists against St. Mary's.
Marist 102, Memorial 38
Marvin Williams erupted for a career-high 41 points as the Royal Knights’ offense was clicking on all cylinders last night in Bayonne. Read More
January 13, 2010
Roundup: Bayonne downs Kearny
Damian Williams scored 10 points in the Bees' win over Kearny
Bayonne 72, Kearny 41
Atkins Williams scored a game-high 15 points as Bayonne breezed to victory yesterday in Kearny. Read More
More Boys Basketball: Harrison's win streak snapped
January 12, 2010
Roundup: Williams' 19 lead Friars
Elijah Carter had 13 points, five rebounds and four assists for St. Anthony.
St. Anthony 78, Passaic Tech 32
Derrick Williams had 19 points and 11 rebounds as the Friars earned a convincing victory over Passaic Tech yesterday in Wayne. Read More
January 11, 2010
Roundup: Tigers win second straight
Quil Lyles and Snyder scored 47 points in the opening half of their win.
Snyder 67, Ahlus Sunnah 16
Six different players scored eight or more points for the Tigers as they cruised to a non-conference victory in Jersey City. Read More
January 10, 2010
Roundup: Poole takes over for Bees
Bayonne's Elvonney Poole had a double-double in a victory over Toms River East.
Bayonne 76, Toms River 55
Senior center Elvonney Poole was dominant, scoring 19 points and pulling down 17 rebounds to lead the Bees to a convincing victory yesterday in Toms River. Read More
January 9, 2010
Roundup: High Tech, Harrison post wins
High Tech's Kevin Baez scored 14 points in a victory over Hoboken.
High Tech 82, Hoboken 59
John Greenwald recorded a double-double as the Lasercats used a big second half to down Hoboken at the Memorial Tournament yesterday in West New York. Read More
January 8, 2010
Back with a vengeance
Noel Allen scored 12 points in the second half to lead North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For Noel Allen and Dany Abrue, it had to be painful to watch. Both sidelined midway through the first quarter with foul trouble, the two Bruin standouts had to sit as an early North Bergen lead quickly morphed into a seven-point deficit at the half.
But when Abrue and Allen were able to return, they certainly made the most of the opportunity. The duo combined for 22 points in the second half as the Bruins recovered to defeat Bayonne last night 69-59. Read More
Boys Basketball: Snyder's Lyles has career day over High Tech. Photo Gallery
January 7, 2010
Bridge to success
Derrick Williams (center) scored eight of his 14 points in the third quarter.
Click Here for photos from St. John Vianney at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – After a disappointing first season at St. Anthony, forward Derrick Williams knew he had to rededicate himself during the off-season. A conditioning program of running and weight lifting has resulted in the 6-foot-6, University of Richmond-bound senior dropping 25 pounds from last season’s listed weight of 270 pounds.
This new regimen continued to pay off for Williams as he scored eight third-quarter points as he and the Friars awoke from a first-half slumber to defeat St. John Vianney 63-26 last night at the CERC. Read More
Roundup: Harrison wins third straight
January 6, 2010
Roundup: High Tech offense comes alive in second
Down by 14, High Tech's John Greenwald scored 16 points in the second half.
High Tech 81, Memorial 66
The Lasercat offense erupted for 53 second-half points as they overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to win last night in West New York. Read More
January 5, 2010
Roundup: Douelfakar scores 18 in win
Junior Rahim Douelfakar had 18 points and nine rebounds for Harrison.
Harrison 54, Bogota 42
Rahim Douelfakar scored a game-high 18 points as the Blue Tide downed Bogota yesterday in Harrison. Douelfakar, a junior also had nine rebounds in the victory. Read More
January 4, 2010
Roundup: Seton Hall Prep outlasts High Tech
John Greenwald scored 10 points for High Tech against Seton Hall Prep.
Seton Hall Prep 73, High Tech 56
The duo of Sterling Gibbs and John Caprio proved to be too much for the Lasercats as Seton Hall Prep used a 29-14 fourth quarter to down High Tech in yesterday's New Year's Jump Off in Teaneck. Read More
January 3, 2010
Roundup: Sessoms, Douelfakar pace Blue Tide
Walter Sessoms had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Blue Tide.
Harrison 53, Queen of Peace 44
Rahim Douelfakar had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds as the Blue Tide stormed to a non-conference victory over Queen of Peace yesterday in Harrison. Read More
December 31, 2009
Roundup: Pearson heats up in fourth
Dmitri Pearson scored 19 points and was selected to the All-Tournament Team.
High Tech 75, Old Bridge 63
Dmitri Pearson scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, including a perfect 5-for-5 from the foul line, as the Lasercats overcome a four-point deficit to defeat Old Bridge in the Rams Roundball Festival yesterday in Randolph. Read More
December 29, 2009
X-cellent
Lasercats' forward Xavier Corporan scored 15 of his game-high 22 in the first half.
Click Here for photos from High Tech at Randolph.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
RANDOLPH – For High Tech’s Xavier Corporan, this was the offensive performance he had been seeking.
Corporan broke out of his recent scoring drought in a big way, scoring 15 of his season-high 22 points in the first half as the Lasercats raced out to a huge lead and hung on to defeat Randolph 59-51 yesterday in the Rams Roundball Festival. Read More
December 28, 2009
Roundup: Sessoms scores 16 in defeat
David Passos (left) scored 13 points for Harrison against Becton.
Becton 53, Harrison 51
Walter Sessoms scored a team-high 16 points for Harrison in a 53-51 defeat to Becton in the consolation round of the 35th Annual Blue Tide Yule Tide tournament yesterday in Harrison.
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December 27, 2009
Quick strike
St. Mary's Fransua Garcia scored four points and had a game-high five assists.
Click Here for photos from St. Mary's at Harrison.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HARRISON – With four athletic and experienced guards, St. Mary’s has the ability to pile up points in bunches. Harrison learned that lesson the hard way.
After a rough start, the Ramblers scored 31 points over the game’s final 12 minutes to defeat Harrison 61-42 last night in the opening round of the Blue Tide Yule Tide Tournament.
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December 24, 2009
Second effort
Robert Ramos scored eight of his 11 points in the second half for Union City.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – For the first half, the Union City boys basketball team looked every bit like an offense that was hamstrung by the loss top scorer Jonathan Agurto.
The Soaring Eagles’ offense experienced a dramatic turnaround in the second half as the trio of Eury Almonte, Ramon Martinez and Robert Ramos combined for 27 second-half points to lift Union City towards their first win of the season, a 53-48 victory last night at Hoboken.
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December 19, 2009
Escape route
Guard Matt Johnson was one of two sophomores to start for the Friars.
Click Here for photos from Edison Academy at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Playing a post-graduate program of 19 and 20 year olds was hardly the ideal way for a St. Anthony roster loaded with players making their varsity debut.
Despite some tense moments late, the Friars survived their first test of the season with a 54-50 victory over Edison Academy last night at the CERC. Read More
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December 18, 2009
Big expectations
Point guard Kevin Walker is a three-year starter for the Marauders.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep Practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – On the surface it would seem like all the pieces are place for St. Peter’s Prep to take home a state championship.
The Marauders are blessed with size, speed and have everyone back from last season’s 23-3 campaign. But in the eyes of head coach Mike Kelly a run deep into March will be determined by the maturity of a group, which with only one senior starter, is still quite young. Read More
A look around Hudson County Boys Basketball
December 14, 2009
Change of plans
Power forward Derrick Williams will be asked to carry the offensive load for the Friars.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Legendary coach Bob Hurley has seen a lot during his career at St. Anthony. But with the season opener less than a week away, even Hurley would have a hard time recalling a Friar squad with this much uncertainty
With two of St. Anthony’s three hyped transfers from a year ago – Devon Collier and Ashton Pankey – out of the lineup for the foreseeable future, most of Hurley’s preseason plans have undergone significant changes. Read More
December 13, 2009
Higher ground
Xavier Corporan and High Tech look to take the next step after going 18-10 last season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – After 18 wins, including their first ever state playoff victory last season, expectations are for High Tech are greater than they’ve ever been.
If there is an added weight on their shoulders, it has yet to slow down the Lasercats or the fast-paced offense. Read More
October 27, 2009
Friars' Carter makes his pick
Elijah Carter of St. Anthony (Photo Credit: Connor Jay, The Jersey Journal)
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
St. Anthony point guard Elijah Carter has made a verbal commitment to play at St. Bonaventure University in 2010/11. The senior announced the decision on his Twitter account this afternoon. Read More