March 27, 2011
HCV's All-County Team
Who else joined Myles Mack (l) and Reggie Cameron (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 2010-2011 high school basketball season in Hudson County that certainly wasn't lacking in memorable moments.
This season saw St. Anthony finish undefeated and pick up a fourth mythical national championship in four different decades. The Friars won 33 games, including a March showdown with St. Patrick in what was one of the most anticipated matchups in high school history.
St. Anthony was hardly the only ones to make headlines. The Bayonne girls and St. Peter’s Prep boys continued their dominance in their respective leagues. The Bees won a third-straight county championship while the Marauders took home a fourth-straight championship.
As we say farewell to the season, here are our selections for Hudson County Varsity's Second Annual All-County Team.
2011 HCV All-County Boys Basketball Team
2011 HCV All-County Girls Basketball Team
Final HCV Power Polls: Boys Basketball.
March 23, 2011
Coaches make their picks
Marist's Marvin Williams was named Player of the Year by the HCIAL coaches.
Recently HCIAL coaches made their selection for All-League honors for boys and girls basketball. Here are the coaches' selections for All-League.
Click Here for HCIAL Boys Honors. Click Here for HCIAL Girls Honors
March 22, 2011
Perfection
St. Anthony celebrates after it's 11th Tournament of Champions title.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
EAST RUTHERFORD – It would have been easy for St. Anthony to succumb to the fatigue of a long basketball season. Seventy-two practices and 33 games have come and gone over the past four months. But now that it’s all over, this year’s group of Friars can be summed up in one word – champions.
St. Anthony put the finishing touches on an undefeated season and a fourth mythical national championship as they held off Plainfield 61-49 in the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title game last night at the Izod Center. Read More
News and Notes from St. Anthony's Tournament of Champions win
March 19, 2011
One win away
St. Anthony's Jordan Quick (left) passes while being defended by Patrick Cole.
Click Here for more photos from St. Anthony vs Central
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST LONG BRANCH – It’s rare that Kyle Anderson is rendered powerless in the confines of a basketball gym. The middle of last night’s NJSIAA Tournament of Champions semifinal was one of those occasions.
Saddled to the bench with three fouls, the St. Anthony junior could only watch as his Friars’ teammates struggled with a relentless Central team. But when he returned to action midway through the third quarter, a determined and well-rested Anderson took over. Read More
March 10, 2011
Number 1
The Friars' bench celebrates the final seconds of their victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
PISCATAWAY – After months of speculation, the question of who is Number 1 has been answered. That title – along with the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B crown, belongs to St. Anthony.
Defense and endurance, two long-time staples of the Friars and head coach Bob Hurley helped proved to be the difference in this showdown between the nation’s top two teams. St. Anthony scored 23 of the game’s final 28 points to knock off previously unbeaten and No. 1 ranked St. Patrick 62-45 last night in arguably the biggest game in New Jersey history in front of a sold out Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers. Read More
More Boys Basketball: St. Peter's Prep falls in OT heartbreaker.
Game Story. Click Here To View Photos
March 8, 2011
Bring on St. Patrick
Jerome Frink (right) shoots over John Plantemoli for two of his 18 points.
Click Here for more photos from Oratory Prep at St. Anthony
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – After months of speculation and hype, the matchup that everyone’s been talking about is now official.
One day after St. Patrick punched its ticket into the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B title game; rival St. Anthony did the same with an emphatic 92-32 victory over Oratroy Prep last night at the C.E.R.C. The win officially sets up a showdown between the country’s top two teams tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at Rutgers. Read More
March 6, 2011
No slowing down
Senior Stephon Whyatt had a game-high 19 points along with eight rebounds.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Kevin Walker and Stephon Whyatt only needed one look at the film to know yesterday’s NJSIAA Non-Public, North A semifinal matchup against Roselle Catholic was going to be a big one for them. What the talented St. Peter’s Prep tandem saw was a group of guards which could not match their experience or quickness on the court.
Walker and Whyatt would take full advantage of that mismatch as they scored 19 points apiece and dominated the tempo in the Marauders’ convincing 68-37 win at The Barn to lock up a second-straight appearance in the finals. Read More
March 5, 2011
Luck of the Friars
Lucious "Lucky" Jones scored a game-high 18 points for St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – On most nights St. Anthony’s Lucious Jones knows he’ll have the responsibility of containing the opposition’s top scorer. Last night’s assignment of Hudson Catholic standout Reggie Cameron was just the latest challenge for the Friars’ 6-fot-5 senior.
Jones proved he was up to the challenge in emphatic fashion as he displayed lockdown defense and added a double-double as No. 2 seeded St. Anthony won 68-35 in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B tournament last night at the C.E.R.C. . Read More
More Boys Basketball: St. Mary's falls to Oratory Prep in final game.
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Boys Basketball Roundup: Marist falls to No. 1 St. Patrick
Complete Sate Basketball Tournament Results and Schedule: Boys. Girls.
March 4, 2011
Roundup: Prep reaches semis
Kevin Walker led the Marauders with 19 points in last night's win.
St. Peter's Prep 68, Delbarton 45
Senior Keith Lumpkin had 18 points and 15 rebounds as the Marauders advanced to the semifinals of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A tournament last night in Jersey City.
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March 3, 2011
Bedeviled
Senior Brent Burgess had 10 points for Dickinson in his final high school game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Dickinson found themselves on the wrong end of 15 unanswered points over the second and third quarters as it saw its season come to an end with a 60-35 loss to Ridge in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North 2, Group IV tournament last night in Jersey City. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Marist, Hudson Catholic advance in states
Complete Sate Basketball Tournament Results and Schedule: Boys. Girls.
March 2, 2011
Hot wings
Carlos Garcia had 15 points and six rebounds in Hoboken's playoff opener.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – Few things are more dangerous than a hot team during playoff time. And right now few teams in the area are hotter than Hoboken.
After closing out the regular season with eight wins in their previous nine games, the Red Wings opened the postseason with their most complete performance of the season, a dominant 89-47 win over North Arlington in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament yesterday. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: St. Peter's Prep opens with win. Weehawken eliminated
Complete Sate Basketball Tournament Results and Schedule: Boys. Girls.
February 28, 2011
State(s) your case
Jordan Quick and the Friars look to repeat as Non-Public, North B champions.
It’s that time again. The NJSIAA State Playoffs for boys and girls basketball tip off today as Hudson County is heavily represented on both sides. Fourteen teams from Hudson have qualified in the boys tournament and 13 teams have qualified in the girls tournament.
Twelve different teams are in action today, highlighted by the reigning HCT Girls Basketball champs Bayonne. Below you will find the complete list of Hudson County matchups and brackets for the state playoffs.
Boys Basketball State Tournament Brackets
Boys Basketball Roundup: Red Wings streak into the states
February 27, 2011
Prep makes it four in a row
Head coach Mike Kelly embraces guard Kevin Walker after the Marauders' win.
Click Here for more photos from Marist vs St. Peter's Prep
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For St. Peter’s Prep and its core group of seniors, yesterday was just the latest reminder of all that they have accomplished during their storied careers.
That group of Kevin Walker, Keith Lumpkin, Chase Fluellen and Stephon Whyatt wrapped up their county careers in style with a dominant 76-46 victory for their fourth-consecutive Hudson County title. Read More
February 26, 2011
The time has come
Senior Kevin Walker leads the Marauders in scoring at 17.2 points per game.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The time has come for Hudson County’s version of Super Saturday as the boys and girls basketball champions will be crowned today at Saint Peter’s College.
In the opener at 5 p.m., St. Peter’s Prep will be going for a fourth-straight title. But standing in their way is a Marist team which has made upset wins routine of late.
In the nightcap at 7 p.m., Bayonne is one step away from a third-straight title. To get it though, the Bees will need to defeat a North Bergen squad which beat them just 10 days ago.
Below you will find complete previews of both games as we look into the key players and matchups in today’s double-header.
Boys Basketball Final: (2) St. Peter's Prep vs (5) Marist 5 p.m.
February 22, 2011
Left looking for answers
Kyle Anderson had 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists for St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – St. Anthony junior Kyle Anderson may be the basketball version of a chameleon.
A point guard on one possession, a forward in the post the next, Anderson’s position and role is seemingly in constant flux. But regardless of his position on the court, opposing coaches seemingly have no answers of how to slow him down. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Hawks get back on winning track
February 21, 2011
Super Sunday
Senior Josh Treadwell scored five of his nine points in overtime for Marist.
After a wild quadruple-header of games at the Yanitelli Center the finals for the Hudson County Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments.
Fifth-seeded Marist capped out the four-game slate with the day’s big upset. Trailing for most of the game, the Royal Knights knocked off top-seeded and state-ranked Hudson Catholic in overtime for the second time in as many weeks. Marist will face three-time defending champion St. Peter’s Prep for the title after the Marauders defeated Memorial behind 30 points from Stephon Whyatt.
Marist 62, Hudson Catholic 56 (OT) Game Story. Click Here to View Photos
St. Peter's Prep 73, Memorial 60 Game Story. Click Here to View Photos
February 20, 2011
Roundup: Corredor goes off
Sophomore Damian Corredor's 26 points were a game-high for Weehawken.
Weehawken 56, Harrison 42
Damian Corredor scored a season-high 23 points to lead the Indians yesterday in Weehawken. Read More
February 19, 2011
Roundup: Generals win late
Hineef Adams (right) scored 13 points for University Charter last night.
University Charter 58, Weehawken 57
Junior Chinwe Wosu scored 16 points as the General overcame a five-point deficit after three quarters for a comeback victory last night in Weehawken. Read More
February 18, 2011
Roundup: Hawks win 20th
Rakwan Kelly had 26 points and 10 rebounds for No. 14 ranked Hudson Catholic.
Hudson Catholic 77, University Charter 65
Rakwan Kelly scored a season-high 26 points as the Hawks, ranked 14th in the state, won their 20th game of the season last night in Jersey City. Read More
February 16, 2011
Roundup: Matthews gets 18
Jarryd Horsley had 16 points and nine rebounds for Marist in the victory.
Marist 58, Lincoln 45
James Matthews drained four 3-pointers as the Royal Knights opened up a 14-point lead at the half and never looked back yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
February 15, 2011
Roundup: Moran scores 19
Roberto Moran had 19 points and 21 rebounds for the Indians.
Weehawken 56, North Arlington 49
Junior Roberto Moran poured in 19 points and 21 rebounds as the Indians moved back to .500 last night in North Arlington. Read More
More Boys Basketball: HCV Power Poll. State Tournament Brackets
February 13, 2011
Not this time
Josh Treadwell had 12 points and seven rebounds for Marist (file photo).
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – It was an all-too-familiar situation for Marvin Williams and his Marist teammates. Three weeks earlier the Royal Knights had built up a 15-point lead at the half over St. Mary’s only to see it vanish and end in defeat.
So when Marist opened up a 17-point advantage in yesterday’s rematch, they knew they couldn’t let history repeat itself. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Top seeds Hudson Catholic, St. Peter's Prep advance
February 12, 2011
Roundup: Indians fall short
Damian Corredor had 10 rebounds and three points for Weehawken.
Wallington 56, Weehawken 49
Despite a game-high 20 points and 17 rebounds from junior Roberto Moran, the Indians dropped their NJIC division contest last night in Weehawken. Read More
February 11, 2011
Roundup: Walker scores 1,000
Kevin Walker scored his 1,000th point last night for St. Peter's Prep.
St. Peter's Prep 67, Bayonne 58
Kevin Walker scored 17 points, including the 1,000th of his career, as the Marauders recovered from a third-quarter deficit to outlast the Bees last night in Jersey City.
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February 10, 2011
Roundup: Indians shock Lodi
Senior Anthony Landi's 3-point play was the game-winner for Weehawken.
Weehawken 53, Lodi 51
Anthony Landi’s old-fashioned 3-point play with 2.5 seconds left in overtime proved to be the difference as the Indians completed a wild comeback win last night in Weehawken.
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February 9, 2011
Scoring funk sinks Secaucus
Queen of Peace's Jim McLane (left) blocks the shot of Tom Kessler last night.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – For the Patriots boys basketball team, it must have seemed like one continuous nightmare. No matter what they tried, nothing would go down for Secaucus. It didn’t matter what the play was, who was shooting and from where, the end result – zero points – was the same.
A back-breaking scoreless drought of eight-plus minutes in the second half was the primary culprit in the Patriots’ 52-28 loss to visiting Queen of Peace last night in Secaucus.
Read More
February 8, 2011
Roundup: Marist stuns in OT
Marvin Williams had 27 points, including the 1,000th of his career last night.
Marist 70, Hudson Catholic 67
Josh Treadwell’s 3-pointer with less than two minutes remaining in overtime would give the Royal Knights a lead they would not relinquish in a stunning 70-67 win last night in Bayonne.
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February 6, 2011
Red Wings advance in HCT
Robert Cabrera (left) had 11 points and 14 rebounds for ninth-seeded Hoboken.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – With in-season lineup changes and bouts of inconsistency, it has been a frustrating season at time for Hoboken. But as the playoffs start up, the Red Wings hope they have finally discovered the consistency which it has been seeking the entire team.
In what might have been its best performance of the season; ninth-seeded Hoboken was dominant throughout in a convincing 68-52 victory over Union City in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
HCT Boys Basketball Roundup: Williams' 35 leads Marist. Hudson Cath. rolls
February 5, 2011
Back to normal
Rodney Wilson (l) scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the first half for Bayonne.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – The past couple of weeks have been a struggle for Rodney Wilson and the Bees. The 6-foot-3 junior was fighting to bounce back from an ankle injury and his team had its season go into a tailspin, losing seven of its previous eight.
Both Wilson and Bayonne rediscovered that early-season success as he scored a game-high 25 points in a 77-60 victory over Lincoln yesterday in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: St. Peter's Prep advances in HCT. Weehawken wins big
February 4, 2011
Roundup Knights finish strong
Jarryd Horsley had 14 rebounds and 11 points for Marist yesterday.
Marist 51, Snyder 33
Seniors Jarryd Horsley and James Matthews had double-doubles as the Royal Knights posted a fourth-quarter shutout yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
February 3, 2011
1,000 for Hurley
St. Anthony head coach Bob Hurley after winning his 1,000th career game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Even after the latest milestone in his Hall-of-Fame career Bob Hurley tried to treat yesterday’s game just like any other of the 1,110-plus he has coached for St. Anthony.
When he spoke to the crowd after the game he talked about it how it was important because it brought the Friars one game closer to being the top seed in the upcoming NJSIAA Non-Public, North B tournament. Hurley closed the speech with a thank you and a reminder that they’re “back here tomorrow at 4 p.m. (against Hoboken Charter).” Read More
January 30, 2011
Roundup: Prep bounces back
Kevin Walker scored 11 second-half points for St. Peter's Prep.
St. Peter’s Prep 57, Long Island Lutheran 49
Keith Lumpkin posted his second double-double in as many days as the Marauders knocked off one of Long Island’s premier teams yesterday in the PrimeTime Shootout in Plymouth, Meeting, Pa. Read More
January 29, 2011
Roundup: Lumpkin delivers
Keith Lumpkin led all scorers and posted a double-double for St. Peter's Prep.
St. Peter’s Prep 70, Ferris 59
Senior Keith Lumpkin went off for 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Marauders silenced the Bulldogs yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 27, 2011
Bracket time
St. Peter's Prep looks to win its fourth-straight county tournament.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Last night, the seedings were released for the Hudson County Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments.
On the boys side, the upstart Hawks of Hudson Catholic have earned the top seed thanks to a 13-3 start and undefeated record within the HCIAL. On the girls side, the defending HCT champion Bayonne Bees are once again the top seed after a 13-1 start.
The Play-In round for each tournament starts this weekend. Below are printable brackets for both the boys and girls. Make sure to keep checking HCV for complete coverage and previews for each tournament.
Click Here to view the Boys Basketball matchups. Printable Bracket
Click Here to view the Girls Basketball matchups. Printable Bracket
January 26, 2011
Climb to the top
Hudson Catholic's Grant Ellis hit two 3-pointers and finished with 12 points.
Click Here for more photos from St. Peter's Prep at Hudson Catholic
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Reggie Cameron and many of his Hudson Catholic teammates might not have known much about the history of the long-time rivalry with St. Peter’s Prep. But then again with the top spot in the HCIAL and the upcoming Hudson County Tournament on the line, Cameron and the Hawks had more than enough motivation.
Cameron scored a game-high 24 points, including seven in the final four minutes as Hudson Catholic held on for a 67-64 victory over the three-time defending county champions in front of a packed home gym in the latest chapter of a rivalry revived. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: St. Mary's Garcia, Weehawken's McNish hit milestones
January 24, 2011
Still going strong
Jerome Frink drives to the basket for two of his game-high 20 points for St. Anthony.
Click Here for photos from Long Branch at St. Anthony
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Playing for the third time in four days, there was concern of fatigue becoming an issue for St. Anthony. If heavy legs and tiredness were an issue for these Friars, they certainly didn’t show it.
St. Anthony would score the game’s first 17 points and never looked back in a dominant 70-20 victory over Long Branch yesterday at the C.E.R.C. Read More
January 23, 2011
Roundup: Indians bouce back
Damian Corredor had 12 points, six rebounds and six steals for Weehawken.
Weehawken 52, Lyndhurst 35
Roberto Moran had 10 points and 18 rebounds as the Indians cruised to its fifth win of the season last night in Weehawken. Read More
January 22, 2011
Roundup: HC tames Tigers
Reggie Cameron already has nine double-doubles on the season for Hudson Catholic.
Hudson Catholic 86, Memorial 79
Sophomore Reggie Cameron had his ninth double-double of the season as the Hawks emerged victorious last night in West New York. Read More
January 21, 2011
Roundup: Hawks hold off UC
Kavon Stewart had 20 points and 13 assists for Hudson Catholic last night.
Hudson Catholic 71, Union City 67
Sophomores Reggie Cameron and Kavon Stewart had double-doubles as the Hawks held on for their 11th victory of the season last night in Union City. Read More
January 20, 2011
Roundup: Prep dominates
Chase Fluellen scored 13 points as the Marauders won their sixth-straight game.
St. Peter’s Prep 87, University Charter 37
The Marauders came out dominant, scoring 28 of the game’s first 32 points, and never looked back yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 19, 2011
Earning their stripes
Senior David Almonte posted a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Last year was the type of season senior forward Alex Carpio felt he could properly put into words. With only eight wins a year ago, Carpio and the rest of the Memorial boys basketball team knew things would have to change in order to receive the results it desperately wanted
The 2011 season is less than half way complete, but the adjustments – both physical and mental – of the offseason have paid off in a big way. The Tigers eclipsed last year’s win total after holding off Dickinson 75-73 last night. Read More
January 16, 2011
Roundup: SPP steps up in third
Kevin Walker scored 11 of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter for Prep.
St. Peter’s Prep 72, Piscataway 52
Kevin Walker scored 11 points in a decisive 20-6 third quarter as the Marauders blew past the Chiefs yesterday at the Malcolm X. Shabazz Dream Classic in Newark. Read More
January 14, 2011
Big man on campus
St. Peter's Prep center Keith Lumpkin lays in two of his 17 points against Marist.
Click Here for photos from Marist at St. Peter's Prep
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY - The St. Peter’s Prep basketball team now feels whole again.
Despite winning twice earlier this month without standout center Keith Lumpkin, the Marauders team just didn’t feel complete. Now, with the big man back in the middle, Prep has regained the look of a state-title contender. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Lucky seven for Bayonne
January 12, 2011
Roundup: Bees win in blowout
Steve Betancourth led all scorers with 15 points for Bayonne.
Bayonne 77, University Charter 39
Eleven different players scored for the Bees as they rolled to their sixth-consecutive victory last night in Bayonne. Read More
January 10, 2011
Roundup: Bees bounce back
Sophomore Garry Gaston had 21 points in Bayonne's come-from-behind win.
Bayonne 63, St. Mary's 55
Garry Gaston connected on four 3-pointers to finish with 21 points as the Bees overcame a huge deficit early to defeat the Ramblers in the first round of the Tiger Classic in West New York. Read More
January 7, 2011
Roundup: HC, SPP come back
Hudson Catholic sophomore Reggie Cameron led all scorers with 24 points.
Hudson Catholic 68, St. Mary’s 61
Reggie Cameron and Rakwan Kelly each had double-doubles as the Hawks, ranked 16th in the state, overcame a third-quart deficit to hold off the Ramblers yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 5, 2011
Coming full circle
Kevin Walker led all scorers with 21 points in the Marauders' win last night.
Click Here for more photos from St. Peter's Prep at North Bergen
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Kevin Walker and Chase Fluellen have seen it all during their careers at St. Peter’s Prep.
Go-to guys as freshmen, the duo shifted into supporting roles as the Marauders emerged as state powers the past two seasons. Graduation and defection has pressed Walker and Fluellen back into starring roles and thus far have proven up to the task when their team needs it the most. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup:
Wilson, Roberts get double-doubles for Bees. UPDATE: Hawks top Lions
January 2, 2011
Roundup: Hawks knocked off
Rakwan Kelly had 17 points and seven rebounds for Hudson Catholic.
Hudson Catholic 55, Passaic 40
Despite 17 points from sophomore Rakwan Kelly, the Hawks were unable to hold on to a halftime lead and fell in the finals of the Jingle Bells Jubilee on Friday in Jersey City.
Read More
December 31, 2010
Evening the score
Union City's Khalied Saleh had 14 points and nine rebounds last night.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – The memory was fresh in the minds of Xavier Corporan and his Union City teammates. Just 10 days earlier, the Soaring Eagles’ defense had been torched for 80 points by the high-powered St. Mary’s offense in a blowout defeat.
Union City achieved a measure of redemption last night as a stifling defensive performance led to a 56-45 victory in the finals of the Soaring Eagles Holiday Tournament. Read More
December 30, 2010
Roundup: Hawks come alive in fourth
Travis Flagg had 10 points and four rebounds for Hudson Catholic.
Hudson Catholic 55, Passaic 40
Reggie Cameron had a double-double as the Hawks overcame a halftime deficit and scored 25 of the game’s 33 points to advance to the finals of the Jingle Bells Jubilee last night in Jersey City. Read More
December 29, 2010
Fast times
Damian Corredor (right) shoots over McNair's Tim Ngoge in the fourth quarter.
Click Here for more photos from Weehawken at McNair.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Down by 10 points early, the Weehawken boys basketball team knew it couldn’t afford to simply stay back and patient. The time had come to turn into their type of game – a fast one.
Playing at that faster pace, the Indians were able to take control and knock off host McNair 49-38 in the opening round of the Hudson River Classic. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Hudson Catholic advances
December 23, 2010
Roundup: Bees take OT showdown
Junior Steve Betancourth connected on three 3-pointers for Bayonne.
Bayonne 74, Marist 72
Sophomore Biaggio Cancro erupted for a career-high 21 points as the Bees overcame a rough second half to win in overtime yesterday in a showdown between Peninsula City rivals. Read More
December 21, 2010
Roundup: Marist takes OT thriller
Marvin Williams had 29 points for Marist in a win over Memorial.
Marist 97, Memorial 96
Jarryd Horsley and Marvin Williams scored 29 points apiece as the Royal Knights overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to stun the Tigers in overtime last night in West New York.
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December 20, 2010
Twice as nice
St. Anthony junior Kyle Anderson (middle) powered his way to 23 points yesterday.
Click Here for more photos from St. Anthony vs Gill St. Bernard's.
Click Here for more photos from Hudson Catholic vs Neptune.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SOUTH ORANGE - It was a day for Jersey City as well as the recently closed Paterson Catholic during yesterday's Hoop Group Tip Off. Both St. Anthony and Hudson Catholic returned home to Jersey City with victories.
The Friars overcame a 3-point barrage from Gill St. Bernard's as Kyle Anderson shifted over from guard to forward and recorded a double-double to earn MVP honors in a 62-50 victory.
Earlier in the day Kavon Stewart, another Paterson Catholic alum, stole the spotlight attacking the rim early and often en route to a 21-point performance. Behind Stewart and a big defensive effort the Hawks blew out Neptune 57-40 to give head coach Nick Mariniello his 200th career victory as a coach.
St. Anthony 62 Gill St. Bernard's 50 Story Coming Soon! Click Here to View Photos
Hudson Catholic 57 Neptune 40 Read Game Story. Click Here to View Photos
December 19, 2010
Roundup: Harrison falls in opener
Rahim Douelfakar had a double-double in Harrison's season opener.
Becton 49, Harrison 32
Despite a double-double from Rahim Douelfakar, the Blue Tide started the season on a losing note after falling in their season opener Friday night in Harrison. Read More
December 18, 2010
Shot therapy
Sophomore forward Reggie Cameron (right) led all scorers with 19 points.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at Hudson Catholic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Like most of his Hudson Catholic teammates, Reggie Cameron was feeling the nervousness of opening night. For the Hawks’ heralded sophomore, the remedy came with a single shot.
Cameron buried his first shot – a 3-pointer from the wing – a little more than two minutes into the opening quarter en route to a game-high 19 points as Hudson Catholic downed Bayonne 70-50 last night. Read More
December 17, 2010
HCV Preview: Hudson Catholic
Forward Reggie Cameron is one of many heralded sophomores for the Hawks.
Click Here for Hudson Catholic boys basketball photos
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Hudson Catholic head coach Nick Mariniello is well aware of the big expectations. It’s the kind of pressure that comes with the arrival of two premier sophomores go join a core of four returning starters and a coach with state titles on his resume.
Despite the lofty predictions by some of being one of New Jersey’s premier teams, Mariniello is trying keep his Hawks squad, one of the youngest in the state, from falling prey to the distractions that can accompany the hype. Read More
More Boys Basketball Previews:
Hoboken, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Snyder, St. Mary's
December 16, 2010
HCV Preview: St. Peter's Prep
Senior Kevin Walker is one of two four-year starters for the Marauders.
Click Here for St. Peter's Prep boys basketball photos
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
On paper it would seem that St. Peter’s Prep would have little chance of repeating the heights of last season. Replacing the production of guard Myles Davis and forward Ronald Roberts – two of the top players in the state a season ago – is a daunting task.
As great as that challenge may appear, the defending Hudson County Tournament and NJSIAA Non-Public, North A champions believe they have the pieces to remain one of the premier teams in New Jersey. Read More
More Boys Basketball Previews: Bayonne, Dickinson
December 15, 2010
HCV Preview: St. Anthony
Senior Jordan Quick and the Friars look to repeat as Non-Public, North B champs.
Click Here for St. Anthony boys basketball photos
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
In each of the past two seasons head coach Bob Hurley and St. Anthony had the unenviable task of trying to stop guards Myles Mack and Kyle Anderson in the state playoffs.
It’s a problem Hurley won’t have to deal with anymore as the dynamic duo joined the Friars after Paterson Catholic closed down this summer. St. Anthony enters the season in a familiar position of being considered one of the nation’s top teams with Mack and Anderson as two of the biggest reasons. Read More
December 10, 2010
HCV Preview: Union City
Guard Eury Almonte is joined by a whole new cast at Union City this season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
With so many new faces at Union City, concerns about chemistry were natural
With three players formerly of High Tech and a transfer for North Bergen coming in, the Soaring Eagles have four new players amongst the top seven in the rotation and just one returning starter for the 2010/11. Despite such a shift in personnel, it hasn’t been difficult for Union City to adapt. Read More
December 9, 2010
HCV Preview: Marist
Center Jarryd Horsley is one of four returning starters for Marist this season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
At this time a year ago Marist was under the radar and unknown. Of course it’s hard to stay under the radar for long when you win 16 games, more than tripling the total of the previous season.
The Royal Knights might not be sneaking up on anyone in 2010/11, but with four returning starters and a deep rotation, Marist looks poised to make another big step towards the top of the county. Read More
More Boys Basketball Previews: Lincoln, McNair
December 7, 2010
Like father, like sons
Bob Hurley Sr. and St. Anthony open the season on December 17.
By Angela Daidone
HCV Staff
Growing up and playing basketball on the schoolyard courts in Jersey City, Bobby Hurley Jr. and his younger brother Dan – the sons of legendary high school coach Bob Sr. - could not imagine their love for the game would become their life’s work. But like father, like sons.
The Hurley brothers just began their coaching stint with Wagner College in Staten Island, where Dan was named head coach and Bobby Jr. his assistant for the men’s basketball team. The Seawolves are currently 4-3 on the young season. Read More
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
More Boys Basketball: Mascaile's 20 points lead Bayonne
December 18, 2009
Big expectations
Point guard Kevin Walker is a three-year starter for the Marauders.
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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