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Making their way

Salem boys clinch TCC Classic division title in big way; Pennsville girls settling in with new coach, win second with Efelis; also scores and highlights from the rest of Thursday night’s Salem County sports calendar


BOYS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove 66, Glassboro 52
Salem 110, Clayton 77
Schalick 63, Pennsville 33
Overbrook 51, Woodstown 46
Buena 57, Salem Tech 42
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Glassboro 65, Penns Grove 31
Salem 54, Clayton 40
Woodstown 54, Overbrook 16
Pennsville 52, Schalick 35
WRESTLING
Oakcrest 67, Salem 9

By Al Muskewitz
Riverview Sports News

PITTSGROVE – The second time around was a little bit easier for Robin Efelis and the Pennsville girls basketball team.

With a lot less chaos and a bit more preparation, the Eagles won their second game in three days under their new coach Thursday night, topping Schalick 52-35 to remain on pace for a Tri-County Conference Diamond Division crown.

“They named Ryan Wood assistant coach, so with his knowledge and skill it made it a lot easier,” Efelis said. “Right now I’m just trying to get used to the thought (of being head coach). The girls are good. They’re handling it well, all the changes this week. They just pushed and pushed tonight and they did really good.

“I was just letting the girls be the girls. We had a few things that we tweaked here and there, but for the most part this week we were just letting them play.”

Efelis was installed as the Eagles’ interim head coach Monday night, less than 24 hours before they took on their biggest county rival in a game that could have derailed their title hopes. They beat Woodstown that night, but Efelis admitted “I was just a little bit overwhelmed. Everything happened so fast. I don’t mind stepping up, but I kind of miss my partner, too.”

She was promoted following the abrupt resignation of coach Steve Merritt after Monday’s practice. It’s her first time as a head coach in basketball, although she spent two seasons as the Pennsville track coach earlier in her career.

Neither Merritt nor Pennsville athletics director Jamy Thomas would comment on the internal nature of the resignation when the news broke. And neither would Efelis, except to express loyalty and appreciation for the coach she aided both years of his tenure.

“Steve’s heart was in the game,” Efelis said. “He had basketball in his heart. My opinion is not going to change.”

The Eagles (12-6) are a veteran team so Efelis wasn’t worried about them being able to handle the adversity. They got off to a slow start Thursday, falling behind 14-7 in the first quarter, but the fortunes swung on the last two minutes of the second quarter and first two minutes of the third. It was Pennsville’s fourth straight win.

Taylor Bass and Marley Wood led the offense with 18 and 17 points, respectively. Bass had 13 in the second half. Addie Johnston, who hit five 3-pointers in the Woodstown game, hit three more against the Cougers (12-5) and finished with 11 points. Jaida Burns and Izzy Saulin played key roles defensively.

Nevaeh Robinson and Ava Scurry led Schalick with 11 points apiece. Robinson hit a pair of 3-pointers in the Cougars’ first-quarter surge, but was held to five the rest of the night.

“The Pennsville girls kind of ran the show tonight,” Efelis said. “They got it together. They were a little lax the first quarter and then they took off.

“My coaching thing is I’m in it for the girls. I love watching them play. I love everything. Whether they lose or whether they win, I love seeing them compete. Tonight was a good night for us.”

They don’t time to rest on it. They have another emotional game Friday, hosting Millville for Senior Night.

PENNSVILLE 52, SCHALICK 35
PENNSVILLE (12-6): Taylor Bass 7 2-2 18, Marley Wood 5 6-8 17, Addie Johnston 4 0-0 11, Izzy Saulin 2 0-0 4, Jaiden Wilson 0 0-0 0, Jaida Burns 1 0-2 2. Totals 19 8-12 52.
SCHALICK (12-5): Cali Fisler 1 1-4 3, Ava Scurry 4 3-8 11, Willow Davis 0 0-0 0, Nevaeh Robinson 4 0-0 11, Olivia Vanacker 3 2-2 8, Vicky Basich 0 0-0 0, Emmalyn Weir 0 0-0 0, Jaelynn Jarmon 0 0-0 0, Emma O’Neill 1 0-0 2. Totals 13 6-11 35.

Pennsville716209-52
Schalick14597-35
3-point goals: Pennsville 6 (Bass 2, Wood, Johnston 3); Schalick 3 (Robinson 3). Total fouls: Pennsville 13, Schalick 10.


SALEM 54, CLAYTON 40: Dyaira Anderson scored 16 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for her ninth double-double of the season, Carlysia Pierce scored 16 points and Jaryn Weathers had 10 as the Rams won their second straight and got back to .500 (8-8) on the season. Pierce also had eight rebounds, six steals and two blocked shots.

WOODSTOWN 54, OVERBROOK 16: The Wolverines got balanced scoring and played a tough defense that held the Rams to two points in three of the four quarters. Kendall Young led Woodstown’s offense with 14 points. Lauren Hengel had 10. Kemma Perry and Autumn Paleschic had eight apiece. For Paleschic, a sophomore in her first year on varsity, it was a career-high and doubled her season point total.

GLASSBORO 65, PENNS GROVE 31. Keziah Patterson scored 20 points for Penns Grove, but Glassboro got 27 from Kezia Brackett and 19 from Lily Czubas to remain on track with Pennsville to tie for the TCC Diamond Division crown,

Boys games: Salem clinches

CLAYTON — Salem scratched off a big box on their to-do list Thursday night, clinched its first Tri-County Classic Division title in five years and did it in a most emphatic way.

The Rams placed five scorers in double-figures, got double-doubles from Tymear Lecator and Marshall Stephens, and scored the most points in a game under coach Anthony Farmer, outgunning Clayton 110-77.

With their fourth straight win, the Rams (16-3) opened a two-game lead on Wildwood with one division game to play.

“It’s one of the first goals that you try to accomplish as you move forward to the ultimate goal, which is winning a state title,” Farmer said. “The first one you’ve got to get is the division. So, definitely a good feeling for the boys and the program to claim a division again, but there’s more work to be done.”

It was the second time this season and fifth time in Farmer’s five-year tenure the Rams have scored 100 or more in a game. Four of those games were against Clayton.

Lecator led the Rams with 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. Stephens had 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots. Xavier McGriff (15), Neziah Spence (15) and Deshaan Williams (14) also scored in double figures. All of Spence’s points came on 3-pointers. Clayton’s James Fritz led all scorers with 30 points.

The Rams led 46-34 at halftime, then erupted for 38 points in the third quarter to give themselves a chance at 100.

“That’s what our pregame was about, mentally preparing for the task at hand and going to play the right way,” Farmer said. “We have been playing better lately and we wanted to keep it rolling. We know Clayton forces you into some bad things and some bad habits with their style of play, so we wanted to be conscious of the things we’ve been working on and continuing to take steps forward. I’m proud of the way they finished today.”

It was another big game for Lecator. The junior moved to within 52 points to becoming a 1,000-point scorers. He’s scored 71 points in three games this week and he’s been averaging 20.7 in the 11 games since Pitman held him to seven points on Jan. 6. He’s also had 63 assists in the same stretch.

“Ty is a true student of the game,” Farmer said. “He’s a hard worker so I’m proud as coach to see those type of guys rewarded. He’s a heck of a player and he’s improving day by day. The sky’s the limit for that kid if he continues to listen and do the right things. He’s just gotten better each year.”

The Rams have a big test in their next game, facing SJ Group 4 No. 1 Cherry Hill East (18-2) Saturday in the Battle by the Bay in Atlantic City.

SALEM 110, CLAYTON 77
SALEM (16-3): Donnie Weathers 2 1-2 5, Xavier McGriff 7 0-0 15, Neziah Spence 5 0-0 15, Tymear Lecator 6 2-2 17, Fatah Paige 3 0-0 6, Deshaan Williams 7 0-0 14, BJ Robbins 4 0-0 9, Cole Sayers 2 0-0 4, Kaden Robinson 1 0-0 2, Jovanni Rios 3 0-0 6, Marshall Stephens 5 1-2 11, Darrelle Johnson 3 0-0 6. Totals 48 4-6 110.
CLAYTON (7-11): Jackson Venuto 2 2-3 7, James Fritz 10 8-9 30, Nasir Carter 5 1-1 12, Kevin Mosley 3 1-4 10, Isaiah Aviles 1 0-0 2, Dominic Lemon 1 0-0 2, Trevor Rehm 1 0-0 3, King Mosley 2 0-0 5, Enok Figeruoa 1 0-0 2, Anthony Archer 1 2-2 4. Totals 27 14-19 77.

Salem25213826-110
Clayton15191924-77
3-point goals: Salem 10 (McGriff, Spence 5, Lecator 3, Robbins); Clayton 9 (Venuto, Fritz 2, Carter, Ke. Mosley 3, Rehm, Ki. Mosley). Rebounds: Salem 58 (Stephens 11).
1000-POINT WATCHTODAYTOTALNEXT
Tymear Lecator, Salem17 vs. Clayton948vs. CHE, Saturday in Atlantic City

PENNS GROVE 66, GLASSBORO 52: The Red Devils jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first 3:30 of the game and maintained the lead. Penns Grove’s three double-digits scorers outscored Glassboro’s three by 13 points. Roman Gipson led Penns Grove with a season-high 21 points and Haneef Frisby scored 16, his best game in a Penns Grove uniform. Geonni Conrad added 10. Glassboro was led by Xavier Sabb’s 13.

OVERBROOK 51, WOODSTOWN 46: Newly minted 1,000-point scorer Blake Bialecki had 12 points and hit four 3-pointers to set Woodstown’s all-time record for career treys and Elijah Caesar had 10, but the Wolverines couldn’t overcome three double-digit scorers by the Rams. Bialecki now has 1,013 career points and 190 career 3-pointers.

SCHALICK 63, PENNSVILLE 33: Danny Knight had 22 points for Pennsville.

Wrestling

OAKCREST 67, SALEM 9
106: Giovanni Taylor (O) won by forfeit
113: Mason Sanchez (O) won by forfeit
120: Joseph Sanchez (O) tech fall over Zachary Tortella, 23-4 (4:00)
126: Romas Rivera (O) dec. Hayden Stauble, 15-11
132: Heriberto Curtidor (O) tech fall over Guylherme Quintanilha, 18-3 (4:00)
138: Kevin Longo (O) pinned Brodie Parker, 4:00
144: Aiden Xayaphachan (O) won by forfeit
150: Joseph Goetaski (S) pinned Gavin Gabriel
157: Roberth Quiroz (O) won by forfeit
165: Malik Hughes (O) won by forfeit
175: Gunnar Olivieri (O) won by forfeit
190: Nyree Montford (O) won by forfeit
215: Nicholas Bellace (O) won by forfeit
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) dec. Youssef Nosair, 7-2.

Monday sports report

Glassboro denies Bialecki bid for 1000, Salem takes control of division, Schalick girls set up Willoughby for special Senior Night experience and more

BOYS BASKETBALL
Gateway 64, Salem Tech 31
Glassboro 71, Woodstown 49
Salem 55, Wildwood 43
Schalick 54, Cape May Tech 40
West Deptford 58, Pennsville 15
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Millville 46, Woodstown 39
Penns Grove at Paulsboro
Overbrook 55, Salem Tech 35
Schalick 34, Cape May Tech 16
WRESTLING
Schalick 65, Salem 12

By Al Muskewitz
Riverview Sports News

GLASSBORO — The banner had been prepared and was folded neatly in the car. The plan was to bring it in sometime during the second half if Blake Bialecki was getting close to the milestone.

The Woodstown senior has been closing in on the 1,000-point barrier, but Glassboro — and Mekhi Parker — were determined not to have it happen on their watch. 

The Bulldogs played what their coach, Lynell Payne, called “one of our better” defensive games of the season. They held Bialecki to nine points and stuffed the “sleepwalking” Wolverines, 71-49.

The nine points left Bialecki with 986 for his career. His nine points came on three 3-pointers – one in each of the last three quarters – and moved him within four of breaking the school’s all-time record for 3s, currently held by Talia Battavio (186).

“We made it a point,” Payne said. “He was sitting at 977 and I told the guys we don’t let anybody get that 1,000th point on us, so they collectively took it upon themselves and said OK we’re going to have some pride. We’re playing at home, we’ve been up and down all year ,so today we’re going to have some pride and definitely stop him because he torched us last time.”

Bialecki went for 25 when the teams played right before Christmas. He needed almost that many Monday to reach the milestone, but was held to single digits for just the fifth time this season and the first time in six games.

“When you look at our games people have been scoring on us,” Payne continued. “The LEAP guy (Gabriel Shoultz) had 30. Last week, the guy from Camden County Tech (Charles Barbour) had like 25. So, we’ve got to take some pride on defense and not let anybody score on us and I think tonight we actually locked in and did that.”

Actually, they’ve had an opposing player go for at least 25 in three of their previous four games.

The assignment to keep Bialecki in check fell to Parker. The 6-foot-4 sophomore never let his man get more than arm’s length away and held him to 3-for-16 shooting.

“When I said we cannot let this guy go off on us, he said, ‘Coach, I got him,’” Payne said of Parker “That’s what I look for. I can assign any of you, but whoever’s comfortable and you don’t want to let your brothers down, you guard him. And then he said ‘I got him’ and we all trusted him.”

“They definitely played very good defense on me today,” Bialecki said. “They did a really good job. My shot was rushed, took away my confidence kind of.”

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs dictated the pace. Xavier Sabb led all scorers with 19 points. Parker had 16 and Will Boggans 10. Alejandro Vazquez was the only Woodstown scorer in double figures. He hit three 3s and finished with 14.

The Wolverines held a 14-12 lead at the end of the first quarter, then starting going the other way. They were outscored 13-5 in the second quarter and 46-30 in the second half. Sabb, Parker and Maurice Davis combined for 33 points in the second half.

“Sleepwalking,” Woodstown coach Ramon Roots said. “We were sleepwalking. They played tougher. They played stronger. That’s what it came down to. (His team) didn’t play tough tonight.”

Bialecki’s next shot at the milestone is Tuesday, when the Wolverines — and the banner — travel to Cherry Hill West. He’s not pushing it.

“I’m going to do whatever I can to help us win,” he said. “If that comes, it comes.”

WOODSTOWN (11-7): Eli Caesar 1 0-0 2, Jalen Markward 1 2-4 4, Blake Bialecki 3 0-0 9, Alejandro Vazquez 5 1-3 14, John Hood-McGinley 0 0-0 0, Josh King 1 0-0 2, Andrew White 2 2-2 7, Trey Markward 0 0-0 0, Lucas Fulmer 1 0-0 2, Bryce Ayars 0 0-0 0, Frankie Hoerst 0 0-2 0, Connor Miller 3 2-2 9, Brian Booker 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 7-13 49
GLASSBORO (5-12): Xavier Sabb 7 5-8 19, Mehki Parker 7 0-2 16, Will Boggans 5 0-0 10, Riley Brown-Dispensa 1 4-4 6, Marley Crowl 3 2-2 8, Maurice Davis 3 3-4 10, Wolfgang Donoway 0 0-0 0, Cam Parker-Akins 0 1-2 1, David Gillis 0 0-0 0, Lorenzo Jones 1 0-0 2. Totals 27 15-22 71.

Woodstown1451416-49
Glassboro12132323-71
3-point goals: Woodstown 8 (Bialecki 3, Vazquez 3, White, Miller); Glassboro 2 (Parker 2). Rebounds: Woodstown 22 (White 7); Glassboro 29 (Sabb 5, Parker 6, Brown Dispensa 6). Total fouls: Woodstown 17, Glassboro 12).

Top photo: Glassboro’s Mekhi Parker (5) keeps a close eye on Woodstown’s Blake Bialecki during Monday’s game.

SALEM 55, WILDWOOD 43: The Rams solidified their hold on the Tri-County Classic Division lead by completing their season sweep of the Warriors.

The game was tight throughout, but the Rams carried a four-point lead into the fourth quarter, never lost it and closed it out with six straight Tymear Lecator free throws in the final minute. Lecator was 8-for-8 from the line in the game — all in the fourth quarter — and finished with 28 points.

“I believe we’re starting to become a more disciplined team down the stretch,” Rams coach Anthony Farmer said. “That has helped us come out on the other side of some really tough games. I’m proud of my guys.”

The Rams, still No. 2 in the South Jersey Group I power points standings, are the only undefeated team in the Classic with three divisions games to play. They hold a two-game lead in the loss column over Wildwood, which has one division game left, and a three-game lead in the loss column over Clayton, which has three division games left.

SALEM (14-3): Tymear Lecator 8 8-8 28, Deshaan Williams 3 2-7 8, Neziah Spence 2 0-0 6, Marshall Stephens 2 0-0 4, Xavier McGriff 1 0-2 2, Donnie Weathers 2 1-3 5, Darrelle Johnson 0 2-2 2, BJ Robbins 0 0-0 0, Harlem Parsons 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 13-22 55.
WILDWOOD (7-11): Owen Bannon 7, Gianni Troiano 1, Jordan Dozier 4, Trevor Troiano 14, Nolan Mawhinney 12, Michael Sciarra 3, Vinny Sweeney 2.

Salem169822-55
Wildwood1312414-43
3-point goals: Salem 6 (Lecator 4, Spence 2). Rebounds: Salem 41 (Williams 8, Stephens 8, Johnson 7). Technical fouls: Farmer.

GATEWAY 64, SALEM TECH 31: Evan Haase hit five of the Gators’ 11 3-pointers and scored a game-high 15 points.

SALEM TECH (2-13): Chase Pompper 3 2-4 9, Ayden Myers 4 0-0 9, Luke Kroll 2 0-2 4, Brody Kroll 1 0-0 3, Raphael Busch 1 0-0 2, Micah Cavanaugh 1 0-0 2, Sterling 1 0-0 2. Totals 13 2-6 31.
GATEWAY (8-9): Evan Haase 5 0-0 15, DJ Bink 4 3-4 13, Eddie Coryell 3 0-0 8, Naqwon Langston 3 0-0 7, Ben Runner 3 0-0 6, Ben Cook 2 0-0 4, Devin Forman 2 0-0 5, Tamil James 3 0-0 6, Pierce Kaeferie 0 0-0 0, Max Hohl 0 0-0 0, JaQuahn Smith-Carney 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 3-4 64.

Salem Tech84613-31
Gateway17161813-64
3-point goals: Salem Tech 3 (Pompper, Myers, B. Kroll); Gateway 11 (Haase 5, Bink 2, Coryell 2, Langston, Forman). Rebounds: Salem Tech 23 (Cusch 8, Lewis 5, Myers 5); Gateway 36 (Runner 8, Cook 7).

WEST DEPTFORD 58, PENNSVILLE 15: Michael Joseph scored 13 points and West Deptford got points from 11 players. West Deptford opened a 24-3 lead in the first quarter.

PENNSVILLE (3-15): Danny Knight 2 1-2 5, Shamir Watkins 1 0-0 2, Gavin Spears 1 0-0 3, Colt Willis 1 1-3 3, Aidan Clark 1 0-2 2. Totals 6 2-7 15.
WEST DEPTFORD (6-12): Curtis Pearson 3 0-2 6, Kyree Eason 2 0-0 4, Thomas Cross 2 2-2 7, Carter Watson 2 0-0 5, Yasmine Abdel-Hamid 1 0-0 2, Anthony Martello 2 1-2 5, Michael Garcia 1 0-0 2, Michael Joseph 6 1-3 13, Zamir Davis 1 0-2 2, Talib Bogar 1 3-4 5, Cole Stanish 3 1-1 7. Totals 24 8-16 58.

Pennsville3543-15
West Deptford2411194-58
3-point goals: Pennsville 1 (Spears); West Deptford 2 (Cross, Watson).
1000-POINT WATCHTODAYTOTALNEXT
Blake Bialecki, Woodstown9 vs. Glassboro986at CHW, Tues.
Tymear Lecator, Salem28 vs. Wildwood905vs. Pitman, Tues

Girls games: Special moment

PITTSGROVE — Schalick recognized its seniors Monday night and orchestrated a special moment for one of them.

Abby Willoughby hasn’t been able to play this basketball season while recovering from an injury during the soccer season, but the but the Cougars gave her a chance to score one more time in their 34-16 win over Cape May Tech.

It came right out of the gate. They positioned Willoughby under the basket, Ava Scurry directed the opening tip to Vicky Basich, who then passed to Willoughby for a layup.

“It was a special moment for her as I know she has missed being on the court,” Cougars coach John Whelan said. “Abby has been a big part of this program the last four years and she without a doubt earned this moment. I’m glad she was able to celebrate it with her teammates and family.”

After the bucket the Cougars subbed her out and allowed CMT to get the points back.

“Cape May Tech showed great sportsmanship and we truly appreciate their understanding,” Whelan said.

She played in 65 of 69 games over her first three years and wraps her high school career with 158 points, 242 rebounds and 138 steals.

The game was tight in the first half, but the Cougars (12-3) pulled away in the second for their seventh straight win. They outscored their visitors 22-5 in the second half.

Olivia Vanacker scored seven of her team-high nine points in the second half. Scurry had six of her eight and Cali Fisler five of her seven in the half.

CAPE MAY TECH (6-11): Sam Cabral 0 0-0 0, Bobbi Fashaw 2 0-2 4, Camryn James 2 0-0 4, Sofia Alegre 0 0-0 0, Bella Culican 0 0-0 0, Hayli Estes 1 0-0 2, Kiley Dicta 0 0-0 0, Aryanna Crawley 0 0-0 0, Emma Oravits 2 0-0 6, Olivia Kiser 0 0-0 0, Riley Puvilla 0 0-0 0. Totals 7 0-2 16.
SCHALICK (12-3): Abby Willoughby 1 0-0 2, Cali Fisler 1 5-10 7, Ava Scurry 4 0-0 8, Vicky Basich 2 0-0 4, Emma O’Neill 0 0-0 0, Nevaeh Robinson 1 0-0 2, Willow Davis 0 0-0 0, Emmalyn Weir 1 0-0 2, Jaelynn Jarmon 0 0-0 0, Olivia Vanacker 4 0-2 9. Totals 14 5-12 34.

Cape May Tech7432-16
Schalick841210-34
3-point goals: Cape May Tech 2 (Oravitss 2); Schalick 1 (Vanacker). Total foul: Cape May Tech 11, Schalick 5.

MILLVILLE 46, WOODSTOWN 39: The Wolverines had everything going on early, jumping out to a 10-2 lead, then the game completely changed. Millville’s Naomi Burkhart scored a game-high 20 points. Lauren Hengel and Kendall Young led Woodstown with 10 points each.

WOODSTOWN 8-11): Lauren Hengel 5 0-0 10, Kyia Leyman 3 3-8 9, Kendall Young 5 0-0 10, Talia Guardascione 3 2-5 8, Jaelyn McDonald 1 0-4 2. Totals 17 5-17 39.
MILLVILLE (7-10): Kamya Smith 1 1-2 3, Rahnasia Casper 3 5-7 11, Naomi Burkhart 6 7-8 20, Angeliya Cephas 2 1-3 5, Aphrea Robinson 0 0-0 0, Brielle Rivera 2 2-4 7, Anya Davis 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 16-24 46.

Woodstown1061013-39
Millville2131615-46
3-point goals: Millville 2 (Burkhart, Rivera).

OVERBROOK 54, SALEM TECH 37: Gianna Simon had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Rams. She also had five assists and four steals.

Salem Tech (2-11)95185-37
Overbrook (4-13)8141517-54

Wrestling

SCHALICK 65, SALEM 12
106: Victor Fenske (SC) won by forfeit
113: Nicholas Latona (SC) won by forfeit
120: E’Shion Underwood (SC) pinned Adrien Morales, 0:30
126: Caleb Jenkins (SC) tech fall over Zachary Tortella, 17-2 (2:30)
132: Guilherme Quintanilha (S) dec. Jacob Potts, 11-6
138: Aiden Piernikowski (SC) pinned Brodie Parker, 0:23
144: Michael Baisch (SC) pinned Joseph Goetaski, 1:30
150: Ziyon Moore (S) pinned Gabriel McFeeley, 3:30
157: Mason Hollywood (SC) won by forfeit
165: Anthony Deaver (SC) pinned Jordan Brown, 3:30
175: Ricky Watt (SC) pinned Josthen Jimenez, 1:16
190: Gerardo Felipe (SC) pinned Kaleb Ewald, 0:56
215: James Cook (SC) won by forfeit
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) dec. Jeff Edmonds, 7-0

This week’s schedule

Here is the Salem County sports schedule for the week of Feb. 1-7

SUNDAY, FEB. 1
INDOOR TRACK
Woodstown 4×800 in Millrose Games, 2:37 p.m.

MONDAY, FEB. 2
BOYS BASKETBALL
Pennsville at West Deptford, 5:30 p.m.
Salem Tech at Gateway, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Cape May Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Glassboro, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Wildwood, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove at Paulsboro, 4 p.m.
Cape May Tech at Schalick, 4 p.m.
Salem Tech at Overbrook, 4:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Millville, 5:30 p.m.
WRESTLING
Schalick at Salem, 5 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. Collingswood, Westbrook Lanes, 3:45 p.m.
INDOOR TRACK
Penns Grove, Salem at Ott Center, Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 3
BOYS BASKETBALL
Woodstown at Cherry Hill West, 4 p.m.
Glassboro at Schalick, 5:30 p.m.
Penns Grove at Overbrook, 5:30 p.m.
Salem Tech at Clayton, 5:30 p.m.
Pitman at Salem, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Overbrook at Penns Grove, 4 p.m.
Clayton at Salem Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Pitman, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Glassboro, 5:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. ACIT, Wood Lanes, 3:45 p.m.
Salem vs. Washington Twp., Wood Lanes, 4 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Montgomery at Salem CC, 7 p.m.
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Union at Salem CC, 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
WRESTLING
Woodstown at Overbrook, 5 p.m.
Gloucester Catholic at Penns Grove, 5:30 p.m.
Pennsville at Clayton, 6:30 p.m.
BOWLING
TCC Showcase, Lucky Strikes, 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 5
BOYS BASKETBALL
Glassboro at Penns Grove, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Clayton, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Overbrook, 5:30 p.m.
Salem Tech at Buena, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove at Glassboro, 4 p.m.
Clayton at Salem, 5:30 p.m.
Overbrook at Woodstown, 5:30 p.m.
Pennsville at Schalick, 5:30 p.m.
WRESTLING
Salem, Oakcrest at Hammonton, 4 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Harrisburg Area at Salem CC, 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Delaware Tech at Salem CC, TBA

FRIDAY, FEB. 6
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove at Schalick, 4 p.m.
Millville at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Bridgeton, 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 7
BOYS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove at Deptford, 11:30 a.m.
Pennsville at Woodstown, noon
Battle by the Bay, Atlantic City
Salem vs. Cherry Hill East, 4 p.m.
WRESTLING
Lindenwold, Vineland, Winslow at Penns Grove, 9 a.m.
Clearview, Egg Harbor, Haddon Twp. at Pennsville, 10 a.m.
Salem, Oakcrest, Sterling, Timber Creek at Mays Landing, 10 a.m.
Woodstown, Lacey at Williamstown, 10:30 a.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Philadelphia at Salem CC, noon
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Salem CC at Middlesex, noon

Saturday sports report

Here are the scores and details from Saturday’s Salem County sports calendar; Schalick, Woodstown get boys basketball wins; wrestling results

BOYS BASKETBALL
Schalick 70, Collingswood 64
Woodstown 60, Washington Twp. 55

By Riverview Sports News

MANTUA — Woodstown put four scorers in double figures and made just enough plays in the fourth quarter to outlast Washington Twp., 60-55 Saturday. The teams were knotted at halftime and the end of the third quarter, but the Wolverines outscored their hosts 25-20 in the fourth quarter to win get their third straight win.

Alejandro Vazquez hit four 3-pointers and led the Wolverines with 17 points. Andrew White had 15, Blake Bialecki 13 and Eli Caesar 12.

Bialecki moved with 23 points of becoming the Wolverines’ 11th boys 1,000-point scorer and first since Billy McMackin in 2003. He also hit three 3-pointers in the game, leaving his seven shy of tying Talia Battavio’s all-time school record.

His next attempt to break both barriers is Monday at Glassboro. He had 25 points and six 3-pointers when the team played in late December and sat out the majority of the fourth quarter.

“I’m very excited about it, but I’m trying not to put too much pressure on myself,” Bialecki said. “I’m just out there playing and enjoying it, having fun and trying to win, and just let whatever happens happen.”

WOODSTOWN 60, WASHINGTON TWP. 55
WOODSTOWN (11-6): Eli Caesar 4 2-2 12, Jalen Markward 0 0-0 0, Blake Bialecki 4 2-4 13, Alejandro Vazquez 5 3-4 17, John Hood-McGinley 0 0-0 0, Josh King 1 1-2 3, Andrew White 5 5-7 15, Lucas Fulmer 0 0-0 0, Connor Miller 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 13-19 60.
WASHINGTON TWP. (6-12): Jahsir Sansbury 7 1-1 18, Dominic Aqilino 4 2-3 13, Justin Federici 1 0-0 2, Dom DeNobile 3 0-0 6, Anfernee Arias 1 0-0 3, Jackson Chudzinski 0 2-2 2, Julian Robinson 2 0-0 6, Andrew Verchiarelli 2 0-0 5, Brayden Mumbower 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 5-6 55.

Woodstown7131525-60
Washington Twp.1371520-55
3-point goals: Woodstown 9 (Caesar 2, Bialecki 3, Vazquez 4); Washington Twp. 10 (Samsbiru 3. Aquilino 3, Arias. Robinson 2, Verchiarelli). Total fouls: Woodstown 8, Washington Twp. 19.

SCHALICK 70, COLLINGSWOOD 64: Dylan Sheehan came back to the basketball court this season after a year away and has been a presence for the Cougars. On Saturday, the senior scored a career-high 22 to points to help them turn back a serious threat from the winless Panthers.

Sheehan’s previous career high was 20 in a three-point loss to Glassboro on Jan. 6. He scored 11 in a loss to Penns Grove Friday night.

The Cougars fought off a barrage of 11 3-pointers from the Panthers. Leading scorers Aaron Young (20) and Croix Kelly (14) both hit four.

COLLINGSWOOD (0-19): Courtney Bunch 4 2-2 11, Croix Kelly 5 0-0 14, Zack Washington 4 1-2 9, Aaron Young 8 0-0 20, Landon Forero 1 0-0 3, Jayden Diaz 1 0-0 2, Messiah Norman 2 0-0 5. Totals 25 3-4 64.
SCHALICK (7-8): Sherrod Jones 3 3-7 9, Jase Volovar 3 0-0 7, Justin Iacona 2 0-0 6, Dylan Sheehan 8 6-10 22, Cooper Willoughby 2 1-2 5, Kade Macom 2 2-3 6, Julian Dickerson 2 8-9 13, Orion Baldwin 1 0-1 2. Totals 23 20-32 70.

Collingswood18111718-64
Schalick21111622-70
3-point goals: Collingswood 11 (Bunch, Kelly 4, Young 4, Forero, Norman); Schalick 4 (Volovar, Iacona, Dickerson).
1000-POINT WATCHTODAYTOTALNEXT
Blake Bialecki, Woodstown13 vs. Washington Twp.977at Glassboro, Monday
Tymear Lecator, SalemDNP877at Wildwood, Monday

Wrestling

SCHALICK TRI-MEET
HADDONFIELD 48, SCHALICK 24
106: Victor Fenske (S) pinned Michael Scocca, 1:47
113: Cole Spence (H) pinned Nicholas Latona, 0:29
120: Harrison Carroll (H) pinned E’Shion Underwood, 0:29
126: Alexandar Frey (H) maj. dec. Caleb Jenkins, 11-0
132: Michael Lamb (H) pinned Jacob Potts, 1:20
138: Pierce Hoffman (H) pinned Colin Bittle, 1:59
144: Michael Baisch (S) pinned Charlie Falco, 1:04
150: William Dietz (H) pinned Mason Hollywood, 3:58
157: Ayden Jenkins (S) maj. dec. William Barker, 17-7
165: Hutch Rhyne (H) tech fall over Anthony Deaver, 15-0 (3:45)
175: Ricky Watt (S) tech fall over Thomas Reilly, 16-1 (5:22)
190: Parker Bawidamann (H) dęć. Gerardo Felipe, 6-2
215: James Cook (S) dec. Logan Rhea, 11-8
285: Michael Grant-Hines (H) pinned Jeff Edmonds, 1:59

WILLIAMSTOWN QUAD
PENNSVILLE 46, CEDAR CREEK 28
120: Earl Wynn (P) pinned Luke Senn, 0:45
126: Hector Villarrubia-Torres (CC) pinned Mehki Dicks, 0:29
132: Chase Baker (P) maj. dec. Gavin Marcasciano, 14-2
138: Nathaniel Mason (P) pinned Cameron Reid, 5:00
144: Masen Cruz (CC) pinned Vincent Grether, 3:20
150: Travis hagan (P) pinned Jakob Dase, 0:40
157: Gabe Supernavage (P) won by forfeit
165: Robbie McDade (P) pinned Cole Burton, 0:55
175: Carlos Villarrubia (CC) pinned Cristian Blyler, 5:36
190: Giovanni Carnes (CC) maj. dec. Stephen Pangle, 15-6
215: Hunter Coulbourn (P) won by forfeit
285: Jacob Hand (P) over Slayton D’Amico, UTB 3-2
106: Sincere Wilcox (CC) pinned Brett Land, 4:41
113: Erick Davalos (P) maj. dec. Charles Cordery, 16-4
*-Pennsville had team point deduction at 106

WILLIAMSTOWN 36, PENNSVILLE 35
106: Brett Land (P) won by forfeit
113: Erick Davalos (P) pinned Ayden Danley, 1:38
120: Maddox Slotnick (WI) tech fall over Earl Wynn, 17-1 (4:00)
126: Freedom Neff (WI) pinned Mehki Dicks, 1:55
132: Chase Baker (P) tech fall over Joseph Lascala, 15-0 (5:13)
138: Jayden Hennessy (WI) dec. Nathaniel Mason, 4-0
144: Ahmed Valverde (WI) pinned Vincent Grether, 3:22
150: Gabe Supernavage (P) pinned Wayne Farmer 0:59
157: Travis Hagan (P) pinned Jack Masterson, 1:12
165: Robbie McDade (P) dec. Erick Garcia, 6-2
175: Aiden Garcia (WI) tech fall over Cristian Blyler, 18-1 (3:02)
190: Karlens Borgart (WI) tech fall over Stephen Pangle, 21-6 (5:29)
215: Bernardo DeJesus (WI) pinned Hunter Coulbourn, 1:57
285: Jacob Hand (P) dec. Logan Kennedy, 6-2

WOODSTOWN QUAD
WOODSTOWN 41, BURLINGTON TWP. 36
106: Leo Poblete (B) pinned TJ Conto, 0:28
113: Jadon Middlemiss (WO) pinned Connor Falkenstein, 0:54
120: Carson Bradway (WO) pinned Xavier Thomas, 0:13
126: Walker Battavio (WO) pinned Enzo Caldara, 0:50
132: Barry Coverly (WO) maj. dec. Tyler Littlewood-Fine, 11-2
138: Brayden Casella (B) pinned Jacob Tocco, 2:09
144: Xavier Moy (B) pinned Nehemiah Carter, 0:41
150: Jacob Palentchar (B) pinned Josh Woronicak, 3:12
157: Brody Tellefsen (B) pinned Tyrell West, 4:20
165: Nicholas Davis (B) pinned Ricky Watts, 2:31
175: Greyson Hyland (WO) pinned Gurpreet Singh, 0:46
190: Asher Fitzpatrick (WO) dec. Andrew Schätzer, 8-3
215: Bradley Snitcher (WO) maj. dec. Kaleb Fisher, 13-2
285: Mateo Vinciguerra (WO) pinned Aiden Straeter, 0:39

LACEY TWP, 52, WOODSTOWN 6
106: Christopher Hingston (L) pinned TJ Conto
113: Luke Miller (L) maj. dec. Jadon Middlemiss, 12-4
120: Brandon Lefebvre (L) won by forfeit
126: Aidan Flynn (L) pinned Carson Bradway, 3:46
132: Ryan Leonard (L) tech fall over Walker Battavio, 15-0 (3:34)
138: Isaiah Heilala (L) maj. dec. Barry Coverly, 10-0
144: James Facciolli (L) dec. Nehemiah Carter, 14-13
150: Jacob Pelenski (L) maj. dec. Josh Woronicak, 16-6
157: Chase Meredith (L) dec. Tyrell West, 9-5
165: Noises Ricart (L) dec. Ricky Watts, 7-3
175: Michael Colon (L) dec. Greyson Hyland, 4-3
190: Jake Mott (L) tech fall over Asher Fitzpatrick, 16-1 (4:13)
215: Double forfeit
285: Mateo Vinciguerra (WO) pinned Colton Taps

A.L. JOHNSON QUAD
NUTLEY 62, SALEM 17
113: Luke Finkelstein (N) won by forfeit
120: Elizaiah Perez (N) pinned Zachary Tortella, 0:45
126: Adam Youssef (N) tech fall over Adrien Morales, 19-3 (2:05)
132: Guylherme Quintanilha (S) pinned Evan Seborowski, 3:39
138: Patrick Chell (N) pinned Brodie Parker, 1:28
144: Michael Koster (N) pinned Joseph Goetaski, 0:31
150: Jesse Quinn (N) over Christian VanTonder, inj.
157: Ziyon Moore (S) pinned Owen Marsala, 3:13
165: Antonio Maiden (N) pinned Jordan Brown, 4:13
175: Jaivion Sydnor (S) tech fall over Nicolas Rivera, 19-2 (3:23)
190: Russell Van de Zilver (N) pinned Josthen Jimenez Barreto, 1:17
215: Sean Vilchez (N) pinned Abdur Jenkins, 2:59
285: Nolan Brewer (N) dec. Abdullah Jenkins, 3-2
106: Valen Delaney (N) won by forfeit

ARTHUR JOHNSON 72, SALEM 12
106: Gerad Alvarez (J) won by forfeit
113: Philopatear Boules (J) won by forfeit
120: Matty Ortega (J) pinned Zachary Tortella
126: Jeff Lordi (J) pinned Adrien Morales
132: Keegan Parkhill (J) pinned Guylherme Quintanilha
138: Charles Wilkinson (J) pinned Brodie Parker
144: Nick Cilento (J) pinned Joseph Goetaski
150: Giovanni Donofrio (J) pinned Christian VanTonder
157: Aiden Rogers (J) pinned Ziyon Moore
165: Sam Wilkinson (J) pinned Jordan Brown
175: Raphael DaRocha (J) pinned Jaivion Sydnor
190: Frank Mentzel (J) pinned Josthen Jimenez Barreto
215: Abdur Jenkins (S) pinned Joaquin Nikolic
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) pinned T.J. Kershaw

Wednesday sports report

Here are the scores and highlights from Wednesday’s Salem County sports calendar

WRESTLING
CLAYTON/GLASSBORO 52, SALEM 27
106: Jayden Tartaglione (CG) won by forfeit
113: Juliano LaMassa (CG) won by forfeit
120: Zachary Tortella (S) pinned Julian Wiltsey, 3:31
126: Dylan Adams (CG) pinned Adrien Morales, 1:38
132: Guylherme Quintanilha (S) pinned Darnell Moore
138: Antonio Mendez (CG) tech fall over Brodie Parker, 24-6 (5:07)
144: Joseph Goetaski (S) pinned Teagan Carey, 0:18
150: Steven Benkert (CG) pinned Christian VanTonder, 0:44
157: William Camp (CG) pinned Zyion Moore, 3:58
165: Jeffrey Smith (CG) tech fall over Jordan Brown, 15-0 (3:58)
175: Kenneth Johnson (CG) pinned Jaivion Sydnor, 1:26
190: Joel Pettit (CG) pinned Kaleb Ewald, 1:06
215: Abdur Jenkins (S) dec. Jamal Brown, 10-6
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) pinned Tyson Moody, 1:56

BOWLING
Salem Tech 4, Clayton 0: The Chargers’ Cooper Rappa rolled the high game (232) and high series (560) of the match. Jean Pierre Pozo rolled a 198 in Game 2 for the Chargers.
Salem 4, Clayton 0: Troy Carey closed out a 653 series with a career-tying 279 in Game 3 for the Rams. Clayton won the girls match, 4-0.

This week’s schedule*

Here is the Salem County sports schedule for the week of Jan. 26-31; *-weather permitting, of course

MONDAY, JAN. 26
BOYS BASKETBALL
Penns Grove at Mastery Camden
Gateway at Schalick, 5:30 p.m.
Moorestown Friends at Woodstown, 5:30 p.m.
Salem Tech at Salem, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Gloucester at Salem Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Gateway, 5:30 p.m.
Wildwood at Salem, 5:30 p.m., ppd.
SWIMMING
Woodstown vs. Salem at GCIT, 7:15 p.m.
WRESTLING
Pennsville at Audubon, 6 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. Gloucester Catholic, Wood Lanes, 3:45 p.m.
Salem vs. Lindenwold at 30 Strikes, cld.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27
BOYS BASKETBALL
Camden County Tech at Salem Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Overbrook at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Wildwood, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Penns Grove, 5:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Glassboro, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Glassboro at Woodstown, 5:30 p.m.
Pennsville at Overbrook, 5:30 p.m.
Penns Grove at Schalick, 4 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. Collingswood at Westbrook Lanes, 3:45 p.m.
SWIMMING
Woodstown in South Jersey Open at GCIT, 7 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Philadelphia at Salem CC, 7 p.m.
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Delaware Tech at Salem CC, 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28
WRESTLING
Woodstown at Cumberland, 5 p.m.
Salem at Clayton, 5 p.m.
Pennsville, Salem girls at TCC/Colonial Jamboree, Clayton, 5 p.m.
SWIMMING
TCC Showcase, GCIT, 3 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. Clayton, Wood Lanes, 4 p.m.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Launch of Salem CC football program

THURSDAY, JAN. 29
BOYS BASKETBALL
Clayton at Woodstown, 5:30 p.m.
Salem Tech at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
Wildwood at Penns Grove, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Pennsville at Salem Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Schalick at Salem, 5:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Clayton, 5:30 p.m.
SWIMMING
Schalick at Camden Academy Charter, 3:45 p.m.
INDOOR TRACK
Schalick at Cherokee Challenge, 4 p.m.
Pennsville at Bennett Center, 5 p.m.
BOWLING
Salem Tech vs. Lindenwold, 30 Strikes, 3:45 p.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Salem CC at Brookdale, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30
BOYS BASKETBALL
Salem vs. Burlington Twp. at Holy Cross, 5:30 p.m.
Lindenwold at Salem Tech, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Cumberland at Pennsville, 5:30 p.m.
Salem at Collingswood, 5:30 p.m.
WRESTLING
Collingswood at Schalick, 5 p.m.
INDOOR TRACK
TCC Showcase at Bennett Complex, 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 31
BOYS BASKETBALL
Collingswood at Schalick, 11:30 p.m.
Woodstown at Washington Twp., noon
WRESTLING
Penns Grove at Highland Quad, 9 a.m.
Burlington Twp., Lacey Twp., Pennsauken at Woodstown, 10 a.m.
Cumberland, Williamstown, Cedar Creek at Pennsville, 10 a.m.
Schalick, Lindenwold at Palmyra, 10 a.m.
Salem at Arthur Johnson, 10 a.m.
Salem girls at Eastern Jamboree, 9 a.m.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Salem CC at Luzerne, noon
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Raritan Valley at Salem CC, noon

Salem stops slide

Salem CC women snap losing streak with road win, includes scores and highlights from Saturday’s Salem County sports calendar; this story will be updated

By Riverview Sports News

SCRANTON, Pa. – The Salem CC women’s basketball team showed what is possible with a fuller complement of players that stays in the game, getting minutes from seven players and scoring from six Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak in a 53-47 win over Lackawanna 63-47.

All seven players Salem coach Brian Marsh had available got in the game and six played at least 22 minutes. The Mighty Oaks postponed three of their previous four games because of an injury-riddled roster and finished the game they did play with four on the floor.

“I think it’s shown over this whole year that when we’re healthy and have extra bodies off the bench we’ve played well,” Marsh said. “We lost to the No. 4 team in the country by five points, the No. 17 team in the country by five points, we played Mercer well in the first half until we kind of got tired, so we’ve shown that when we have the numbers and we play together we can play well.

“Obviously ,we’ve been decimated by injuries this year and we’re starting to get a little bit healthy, but we’re not taking anything for granted, that’s for sure.”

With the win, the Mighty Oaks swept the season series from the Falcons. They had never beaten Lackawanna since reviving the program (0-4).

They jumped out to an 18-10 lead in the first quarter. They let the Falcons back in it in the second quarter, but they regrouped at halftime and pulled away in the second half.

Among their defensive highlights they forced the Falcons (5-11) into 28 turnovers, off which they scored 29 points. 

“I thought this team played well,” Marsh said. “They did something today they’ve never done since I’ve been here: we won at Lackawanna. So it’s nice since Lackawanna is going (NCAA) D-II that we got to beat them twice this year.

“I think it shows a lot about my team’s character that they’re playing hard and they’re not given up. A lot of teams have packed it in in the same situation and we just don’t want to do that. I really think this shows a lot of character on our team that we’re willing to continue to play hard and play together.”

Tanijya Shaw led the Mighty Oaks (3-12) with 25 points. Kasey Oliver and Paula Wilson each had 12. Oliver also grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds.

Wilson, a freshman, was making her second straight start after scoring a career-high 20 point in their last game against Mercer and likely will remain a starter for the foreseeable future.

“Paula’s been playing really well,” Marsh said. “The last game she shot really well and I thought she deserved a chance to start.

“I think she’s earned it. She’s played really well. I think she leads us in blocks from her spot, she does really well rebounding and she’s probably our best 3-point shooter, so I think she’s earned it.

“I’m really proud of the way she’s come along. She sat out a year after high school (because of an ACL injury). I think she’s just playing basketball. I think she was a little tentative because of her knee … but I think she’s gotten over that mental hurdle and she’s playing really well for us.”


SALEM CC 63, LACKAWANNA 47
SALEM CC (3-12): RayNescia King 1-6 2-6 4, Tanijya Shaw 8-27 8-10 25, Kasey Oliver 5-10 2-2 12, Paula Wilson 5-17 0-0 12, Jayda Hunter 2-11 1-2 6, Dani Gustin 2-3 0-0 4, Breanne Ruhl 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-74 13-22 63.
LACKAWANNA (5-11): Alania Ortiz 3-12 4-4 11, Sophia Suma 4-16 1-4 13, Abbie Larson 0-7 0-0 0, Canyah Randle 1-5 3-4 5, Abigail Merrifield 1-6 1-4 3, Jasmine Romano 3-11 1-2 8, Desire Nale 3-10 1-2 7. Totals 15-67 11-20 47.

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Lackawanna13141010-47
3-point goals: Salem CC 4-23 (King 0-1, Shaw 1-6, Wilson 2-13, Hunter 1-3); Lackawanna 6-26 (Ortiz 1-7, Suma 4-10, Romano 1-7, Nale 0-2). Rebounds: Salem CC 54 (Oliver 12, King 9, Hunter 9); Lackawanna 58 (Randle 20, Ortiz 8). Total fouls: Salem CC 11, Lackawanna 15.

Region XIX Women’s Standings

DIVISION IIR19ALLGSAC
Harcum (4)8-016-1
Union (11)9-117-27-0
Mercer (15)7-214-33-1
Essex7-314-45-2
Delaware Tech4-67-13
Raritan Valley3-66-133-4
Middlesex3-78-141-4
Lackawanna3-75-11
SALEM CC2-63-120-3
Morris0-80-80-4

Number in parenthesis is JUCO Division II national ranking

SATURDAY’S GAMES
Salem CC 63, Lackawanna 47
Atlantic Cape 54, Camden 42
Mercer 94, Orange 23
Essex 71, Passaic 54
Sussex at Philadelphia
Middlesex 61, Delaware Tech 50
Monroe-Bronx 58, RCSJ-Gloucester 55
Union at Harcum
Westchester CC 60, Raritan Valley 53

SATURDAY’S MENS GAMES
Thaddeus Stevens 90, Luzerne 73
Union 62, RCSJ-Cumberland 57
Northampton 70, Monroe-Bronx 63
Sussex at Philadelphia
Orange 88, Mercer 86
Harrisburg Area 83, Delaware County 68
Middlesex 76, Delaware Tech 64
Monroe 92, Harcum 71
Montgomery at Passaic
Atlantic Cape 64, Camden 59
Raritan Valley 75, Westchester 70
Essex 75, Morris 73

Boys basketball

WOODSTOWN 60, LEAP 55: Andrew White led three Wolverines in double figures with 15 points. Blake Bialecki added 13 and Eli Caesar had 11. Bialecki added three more 3s to his boys chool record (170). The Wolverines jumped out to a 35-19 halftime lead and held on.

Woodstown (9-6)17181312-60
LEAP (8-5)1182016-55

1000-Point Watch

PLAYERTODAYTOTAL
Blake Bialecki, Woodstown13 vs. LEAP939
Tymear Lecator, SalemDNP832

Wrestling

PENNS GROVE QUAD
Woodstown 59, Penns Grove 18
Woodstown 53, Millville 26
Woodstown vs. Haddonfield
Millville 58, Penns Grove 24
Haddonfield 76, Penns Grove 6
Haddonfield 66, Millville 12

WOODSTOWN 59, PENNS GROVE 18
106: Jose Santiago (PG) pinned TJ Conto, 4:52
113: Jadon Middlemiss (WO) pinned Doel Torres, 1:29
120: Carson Bradway (WO) won by forfeit
126: Walker Battavio (WO) pinned Adan Gonzales, 1:12
132: Barry Coverly (WO) won by forfeit
138: Luke Woronicak (WO) pinned Nyhia West, 1:10
144: Nehemiah Carter (WO) tech fall over Cristian Garcia, 24-8 (3:39)
150: Angel Ocasio (P) pinned Josh Woronicak, 0:53
157: AbdulMutaAlie IbnAbdulHailm Tart (P) pinned Chance Baionno, 2:31
165: Logan Warfield (WO) won by forfeit
175: Greyson Hyland (WO) won by forfeit
190: Asher Fitzpatrick (WO) won by forfeit
215: Double forfeit
285: Mateo Vinciguerra (WO) pinned Antonio Cooper, 0:37

WOODSTOWN 53, MILLVILLE 26
106: Aiden Fowler (M) tech fall over TJ Conto, 18-1 (4:20)
113: Jadon Middlemiss (WO) pinned Josean Rivera, 1:17
120: Carson Bradway (WO) pinned Christian Roman, 1:04
126: Ruben Cruz (M) dec. Walker Battavio, 15-12
132: Barry Coverly (WO) pinned Connor Postalwaite, 1:47
138: Luke Woronicak (WO) won by forfeit
144: Nehemiah Carter (WO) won by forfeit
150: Patrick Tull (M) pinned Josh Woronicak, 3:32
157: Chance Baionno (WO) won by forfeit
165: Jared Hoffman (M) pinned Logan Warfield, 3:54
175: Greyson Hyland (WO) pinned Kyelle Corley, 1:00
190: Asher Fitzpatrick (WO) tech fall over Jayden Lenzsch, 19-2 (4:15)
215: Tyshawn English (M) pinned Josiah Mejias-Zimkouski, 1:23
285: Mateo Vinciguerra (WO) pinned Andrew Pinnock, 0:51

MILLVILLE 58, PENNS GROVE 24
120: Christian Roman (M) won by forfeit
126: Ruben Cruz (M) pinned Adan Gonzales, 5:47
132: Connor Postalwaite (M) won by forfeit
138: Nyhia West (PG) won by forfeit
144: Cristian Garcia (PG) won by forfeit
150: Patrick Tull (M) pinned Angel Ocasio, 4:47
157: AbdulMutaAlie IbnAbdulHailm Tart (P)G won by forfeit
165: Jared Hoffman (M) won by forfeit
175: Kyelle Corley (M) won by forfeit
190: Jayden Lenzsch (M) won by forfeit
215: Tyshawn English (M) won by forfeit
285: Andrew Pinnock (M) pinned Antonio Cooper, 1:15
106: Jose Santiago (PG) pinned Aiden Fowler, 1:25
113: Josean Rivera (M) maj. dec. Doel Torres, 22-12

HADDONFIELD 76, PENNS GROVE 6
106: Jose Santiago (PG) pinned Michael Scocca, 1:59
113: Cole Spence (H) pinned Doel Torres, 1:44
120: Harrison Carroll (H) won by forfeit
126: Alexandar Frey (H) tech fall over Adan Gonzales, 15-0 (1:20)
132: Charles Miller (H) won by forfeit
138: Pierce Hoffman (H) pinned Nyhia West, 0:26
144: George Falco (H) pinned Cristian Garcia, 0:52
150: William Dietz (H) tech fall over Angel Ocasio, 17-1 (2:25)
157: William Barker (H) pinned AbdulMutaAlie IbnAbdulHailm Tart, 4:48
165: Lino Tete (H) won by forfeit
175: Hutch Rhyne (H) won by forfeit
190: Parker Bawidamann (H) won by forfeit
215: Logan Rhea (H) won by forfeit
285: Michael Grant-Hines (H) pinned Antonio Cooper, 1:57

SCHALICK TRI-MATCH
Schalick vs. Holy Spirit
Schalick 46, Vineland 36
Vineland 60, Holy Spirit 17

SCHALICK 46, VINELAND 36
120: Nick Garreffi (V) pinned Terry Both, 4:28
126: Deytin Pickett (V) won by forfeit
132: Chase Bordley (V) pinned Jacob Potts, 3:59
138: Jayden Binkowski (V) pinned Colin Bittle, 3:50
144: Michael Baisch (S_ pinned Joel Acosta, 1:56
150: Mason Hollywood (S) maj. dec. Cole Axelson, 10-2
157: Alan Garcia (V) over Ayden Jenkins, DQ
165: Anthony Deaver (S) pinned Zach Echevarria, 5:26
175: Ricky Watt (S) pinned Cris Lopez Perez, 4:15
190: Gerardo Felipe (S) pinned Liam Anderson, 0:44
215: James Cook (S) pinned Matt Nieves, 1:35
285: Jeff Edmonds (S) pinned Brian McCarter, 4:35
106: Victor Fenske (S) won by forfeit
113: Santino Machinsky (V) pinned Nicholas Latona, 1:50

SALEM TRI-MATCH
Salem 42, Timber Creek 36
Middle Twp. 56, Salem 24
Middle Twp. 69, Timber Creek 9

SALEM 42, TIMBER CREEK 36
120: Zachary Tortella (S) won by forfeit
126: Adrien Morales (S) won by forfeit
132: Jesiyah Tomlinson (S) won by forfeit
138: Guylherme Quintanilha (S) pinned Jaire Williams, 1:24
144: Joseph Goetaski (S) pinned Alexander Dang, 1:32
150: Christian VonTonder (S) won by forfeit
157: Matt Cordova (TC) pinned Zyion Moore, 0:42
165: Quasir Pettit (TC) dec. Jordan Brown, 11-4
175: Jaivion Sydnor (S) pinned Ian Chandler, 3:46
190: Elijah Green (TC) pinned Kaleb Ewald, 1:22
215: Julian McCray (TC) won by forfeit
285: Roland Green (TC) dec. Abdullah Jenkins, SV-1 4-3
106: Lincoln Mitchell (TC) won by forfeit
113: Jimmy Boone (TC) won by forfeit

MIDDLE TWP. 56, SALEM 24
106: Calvin Parke (M) won by forfeit
113: Landon Shivers (M) won by forfeit
120: Benjamin Banks (M) tech fall over Zachary Tortella, 20-2
126: Michael Layer (M) pinned Adrien Morales, 0:54
132: Guylherme Quintanilha (S) pinned Thai Nguyen, 0:45
138: Maddox Boyd (M) maj. dec. Brodie Parker, 11-2
144: Joseph Goetaski (S) pinned Emmanuel Ortiz-Sanchez, 0:27
150: Tre Hamer (M) pinned Christian VonTonder, 4:35
157: Colin Prokson (M) pinned Zyion Moore, 1:00
165: Robert Attenborough (M) tech fall over Jordan Brown, 17-2
175: Jaivion Sydnor (S) pinned Jahzeel Perez
190: Connor Hagan (M) pinned Kaleb Ewald, 1:22
215: Robert Hodges (M) won by forfeit
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) pinned Shaun Tangree

Indoor track

TOMS RIVER – Schalick’s David Stewart and Salvatore Longo had the best finishes among Salem County athletes at the SJTCA 15 Saturday at The Bubble.

Stewart finished second in the boys 200, running a 23.35 to Willingboro’s Christopher Jones’ 23.20. Longo was fourth in the boys pole vault at 11-6.

Two other Cougars had top 10 finishes. Chase Riley was eighth in the boys 1600 (4:52.48) and Olivia Luneman was eighth in the girls shot put (27-3).


Friday sports report

Salem edges Wildwood to take lead in TCC Classic Division, but not happy with the effort; Pennsville ends losing streak, and more

BOYS BASKETBALL
Pennsville 46, Collingswood 44
Gateway 53, Salem Tech 29
Salem 50, Wildwood 49
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Salem 52, Buena 15
Haddon Heights 64, Pennsville 46
Schalick 21, Paulsboro 16
Kingsway 54, Woodstown 17
WRESTLING
Schalick 72, Pitman 9
Woodstown 42, Pennsville 28

By Al Muskewitz
Riverview Sports News

SALEM – There’s not a kid in America who has ever dribbled a basketball and not at one time counted down seconds in his head and drained a bucket at the buzzer to win some imaginary game against their rival or championship.

It’s like the golf kid who stands on the practice green and imagines sinking the putt that wins the Masters or the U.S. Open.

It’s part of growing up with sports in America.

Tymear Lecator was one of the basketball kids dribbling down the seconds in the playground to set up a buzzer beater. He was head on with the real thing Friday night.

There were three of those shots in the four quarters of Salem’s game with Wildwood. Lecator hit two of them to benefit the Rams. The third came at the final horn by Wildwood’s Trevor Troiano but was only good enough to close the margin in a 50-49 Salem win for the upper hand in the TCC Classic Division.

“When I was just a kid I’d be just practicing for that time, backyard, everywhere, and when the time comes don’t shy away,” Lecator said. “I want that shot and I’m confident in taking that shot. And I think it’s a good shot every time.

“You never know going into a game when they’re going to come around. Luckily those shots were in my hand when the buzzer was running down and I was able to get my team a couple buckets.”

Lecator beat the clock twice on his way to a team-high 18 points. His first buzzer-beater came from the right corner at the end of the first quarter and cut the Rams’ early deficit to 9-8. His second came in the third quarter off his steal right in front of the student section and capped a five-point burst in the final three seconds to gave the Rams a 35-31 lead. 

It was the last of 11 lead changes in the game.

But Lecator’s most important shots of the game came without the clock moving. He hit a pair of free throws with 3.5 seconds left to put the Rams up 50-46 lead and render Troiano’s 3 at the final horn moot.

“I definitely knew I had to go to the line and knock down both and I stepped up – after shooting bad at the free throw line,” Lecator said. “Luckily I was able to step up and knock down the two most important ones.”

The win kept the Rams (12-2) undefeated in the Classic Division, while handing the Warriors (7-7) their first division loss. Despite the important win, there were a lot of long faces coming out of the Salem dressing room.

The Rams didn’t shoot it well early against Wildwood’s tight defense, committed 21 turnovers, and nearly let a five-point lead get away in the final 40 seconds. They led 16-15 lead at halftime despite going 3-for-15 from the field in the first quarter, 7-for-26 in the half and 1-for-13 from behind the arc.

“I don’t think really anybody on the team is happy, personally,” Lecator said. “I feel like I played pretty good, but I’m not even happy. We got beat on the backboards. Loose balls. We didn’t play a clean game. Had a couple dumb turnovers. Didn’t take the smartest shots. Rushed a lot of shots.

“We’re, honestly, 20 points better than Wildwood and we just played down to their level today. We didn’t respect the game. Luckily, we still were able to come out with the win, but for sure nobody’s happy.”

Darrelle Johnson gave the Rams a 47-42 lead with less than 40 seconds left. Wildwood missed its next shot that Johnson rebounded, but fell to the floor and was called for traveling. He slammed the ball on the floor that drew a technical foul with 25.4 left.

Troiano hit both technical foul shots and then was fouled driving with the accompanying possession. He hit those two shots with 10.8 seconds to go to make it a one-point game and the Warriors immediately called time.

Xavier McGriff was fouled on the inbounds with 8.8 to go. He made the first of his two free throws, missed the second but the Warriors traveled with the rebound inside of five seconds. 

The Warriors fouled Lecator in the backcourt after the inbounds play and the Rams’ guard hit the two free throws that allowed the Rams to escape without joy.

“It’s just high expectations,” Rams coach Anthony Farmer said. “We have a standard here. We have a goal in mind that we’re trying to accomplish and you have to go out and compete and play at a high level in order to accomplish that goal.

“That’s what we’re working for. The win is great, the win is good, but at the same time we want to play a good brand of basketball to help us in March. I didn’t think tonight we played a good brand of basketball to help us in March.

“We’ve found ways this year to win games when we’ve been horrible and that’s part of being a pretty good team, finding a way. But you’ve got to find a way with energy and effort and I thought Wildwood came in with a lot of energy and effort. (Getting) 50-50 balls, offensive rebounding, getting multiple possessions. Those are things that are unacceptable when you’re trying to be ready for March.”

WILDWOOD (7-7): Owen Bannon 3 4-5 12, Jordan Dozier 2 1-1 5, Gianni Troiano 2 0-0 4, Nolan Mawhinney 3 0-0 6, Eric Jordan 0 0-0 0, Jeff Knight 0 2-4 2, Michael Sciarra 0 0-0 0, Vinny Sweeney 0 0-0 0, Trevor Troiano 5 7-9 20. Totals 15 14-19 49.
SALEM (12-2): Xavier McGriff 0 1-1 1, Neziah Spence 1 2-2 4, Tymear Lecator 5 6-11 18, Fatah Paige 1 0-0 2, Deshaan Williams 4 4-9 12, BJ Robbins 1 0-0 2, Donnie Weathers 1 1-2 3, Marshall Stephens 0 0-0 0, Darrell Johnson 4 0-1 8. Totals 17 14-26 50.

Wildwood961618-49
Salem881915-50
3-point goals: Wildwood 5 (Bannon 2, T. Troiano 3); Salem 2 (Lecator 2). Rebounds: Wildwood 32 (T. Troiano 12, Mawhinney 9); Salem 34 (Williams 7, Stephens 6). Technical fouls: Johnson. Total fouls: Wildwood 21, Salem 14.

PENNSVILLE 46, COLLINGSWOOD 44: Mason O’Brien went for 32 points and the Eagles held on in the final five seconds to snap a 12-game losing streak and score their second win of the season.

O’Brien hit four 3-pointers and went 8-for-8 from the free throw line. He scored 20 of the Eagles’ 24 points in the second half.

“Mason was clearly the best player on the floor,” Pennsville coach Ray Heine said. “It was an evenly matched game in the first half. We took a 10-point lead late in the third, but it was sloppy finish.

“We’re learning how to close games. We were able to get big stops down the stretch. It’s nice to see things start to translate into game situations. When we play comparable competition I feel we can win.”

PENNSVILLE (2-13): Jake Layfield 0-1-1, Jake Farina 1-0-2, Gavin Spears 2-0-5, Danny Knight 1-0-2, Mason O’Brien 10-8-32, Aiden Clark 2-0-4. Totals 16-9-45.
COLLINGSWOOD (0-17): Craig Kelly 0-0-0, Zach Washington 2-0-5, Aaron Young 6-1-15, Amandi Ekezie 2-0-6, Gavin Fife 0-0-0, London Forero 3-2-10, Jayden Diaz 2-1-6, Messiah Norman 1-0-2. Totals 16-4-44.

Pennsville1210159-46
Collingswood149516-44
3-point goals: Pennsville 5 (Spears, O’Brien 4); Collingswood 8 (Washington, Young 2, Ekezie 2, Forero 2, Diaz). Total fouls: Pennsville 12, Collingswood 17.

GATEWAY 53, SALEM TECH 29: Eddie Coryell scored 17 points and Ben Cook posted his fourth double-double of the season as the Gators snapped a two-game losing streak. Cook had 16 points and 10 rebounds. He also blocked three shots and had three steals. Coryell recorded seven assists. Chase Pompper led the Chargers with 13 points.

GATEWAY (7-8): Ben Cook 8 0-0 16, Eddie Coryell 6 1-2 17, Ben Runner 4 3-3 11, Evan Haase 2 0-0 6, Devin Forman 0 2-2 2, DJ Bink 0 1-3 1, Naqwon Langston 0 0-0 0, Tajial James 0 0-0 0, JaQuahn Smith-Carney 0 0-0 0, Max Hohl 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 7-10 53.
SALEM TECH (2-10): Chase Pompper 5 3-6 13, Aiden Bobo 3 0-0 7, Luke Kroll 2 0-0 5, Raphael Busch 2 0-2 4. Only players reported. Totals 12 3-8 29.

Gateway10181113-53
Salem Tech49142-29
3-point goals: Gateway 6 (Coryell 4, Haase 2); Salem Tech 2 (Bobo, Kroll). Rebounds: Gateway 32 (Cook 10); Salem Tech 13 (Busch 7).

1000-Point Watch

PLAYERTODAYTOTAL
Blake Bialecki, WoodstownDNP926
Tymear Lecator, Salem18 vs. Wildwood832

Girls games

SCHALICK 21, PAULSBORO 16: The Cougars found a way to win even when they didn’t play their best, coming to life in the fourth quarter to break away from the defensive battle.

The Cougars scored almost as many points in the fourth quarter as they had the previous three despite top scorer Nevaeh Robinson fouling out, outscoring their hosts 10-2 to overcome a three-point deficit. Robinson led Schalick with 10 points and was the game’s only scorer in double figures.

“We were able to get some shots to fall, that was the difference,” Cougars coach John Whelan said. “I think we were fatigued from a tough game against Pitman the night before and we were missing (point guard Olivia) Vanacker so we struggled a little offensively in the first half until we were able to adjust.”

Emmalyn Weir connected with Jaelynn Jarmon for a key bucket in the rally.

“We played well all night defensively so we were able to stay in it,” Whelan said. “The girls fought through the struggles and never let themselves be defeated. We were able to find a way to win on a night that wasn’t our best.”

The Cougars have won four in a row and now have nine wins, their winningest season since 2021-22 (10-11).

SCHALICK (9-3): Cali Fisler 1 0-0 2, Ava Scurry 0 1-4 1, Nevaeh Robinson 4 2-9 10, Willow Davis 2 1-4 6, Jaelynn Jarmon 1 0-0 2, Emmalyn Weir 0 0-0 0. Totals 8 4-17 21.
PAULSBORO (4-7): Dasoni Scott 0 0-4 0, Deamya Bagby 1 2-6 4, MaRiyah Watkins 3 0-0 7, NaLani Lewis 0 0-0 0, Aaliyah Ward 2 1-3 5, Briasya Johns 0 0-0 0, Talia Blue-Eli 0 0-0 0, Amaries Frye 0 0-0 0. Totals 6 3-13 16.

Schalick42510-21
Paulsboro8242-16
3-point goals: Schalick 1 (Davis); Paulsboro 1 (Watkins). Rebounds: Paulsboro 33 (Bagby 13).

KINGSWAY 54, WOODSTOWN 17: Annika Dohlen and Alessia Lentini scored 14 points apiece to lead Kingsway. Lauren Hengel and Kendall Young had six points each for Woodstown.

WOODSTOWN (7-9): Lauren Hengel 3 0-2 6, Kyia Leyman 1 1-3 3, Emma Perry 1 0-0 2, Kendall Young 2 1-5 6. Only players reported. Totals 7 2-10 17.
KINGSWAY (10-6): Gabriella Scaffidi 1 0-0 2, Bella Archer 1 0-0 3, Annika Dohlen 6 1-1 14, Olivia Myers 1 0-0 2, Chloe McNeill 3 0-2 7, Alessia Lentini 5 2-3 14, Ojonile Gabriel 0 2-2 2, Gia Baus 1 0-0 3, Elena Farro 1 1-2 3, Lila Storms 1 0-0 2, Jayah Love 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 6-10 54.

Woodstown5840-17
Kingsway15141114-54
3-point goals: Woodstown 1 (Young); Kingsway 6 (Archer, Dohlen, McNeill, Lentini 2, Baus). Rebounds: Kingsway 27 (Gabriel 8).

HADDON HEIGHTS 64, PENNSVILLE 46::Emma Harris hit six 3-pointers and scored 32 points, her fourth 30-point game of the season, and the Garnets got 10 points apiece from Lily Yanni and Juliet Bennett. Marley Wood led Pennsville with 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and six steals. Taylor Bass had 13 for the Eagles.

PENNSVILLE (8-6): Taylor Bass 6 1-2 13, Marley Wood 5 5-10 18, Addie Johnston 2 0-0 6, Izzy Saulin 3 0-0 6, Jaida Burns 1 0-0 2, Jaiden Wilson 0 1-2 1, Kylie Weist 0 0-0 0, Kylie Harris 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 7-14 46.
HADDON HEIGHTS (11-5): Emma Harris 12 2-2 32, Allie Agin 1 1-2 3, Lily Yanni 5 0-0 10, Maddie Cardone 1 1-2 3, Brielle Connor 1 0-0 3, Juliet Bennett 4 0-0 10, Hailey Yanni 1 0-0 3. Totals 25 4-6 64.

Pennsville1018126-46
Haddon Heights 12201616-64
3-point goals: Pennsville 5 (Wood 3, Johnston 2); Haddon Heights 10 (Harris 6, Connor, Bennett 2, H. Yanni). Rebounds: Pennsville 25 (Wood 6, Saulin 6).

SALEM 52, BUENA 15: The Rams held their hosts scoreless in the first quarter and to one point in the fourth.

Salem (6-6)1812158-53
Buena (3-8)0951-15

Wrestling

WOODSTOWN 42, PENNSVILLE 28
106: Brett Land (P) pinned TJ Conto, 0:13
113: Jadon Middlemiss (WO) dec. Erick Davalos, 4-1
120: Carson Bradway (WO) won by forfeit
126: Walker Batavia (WO) tech fall over Earl Wynn, 18-2 (5:42)
132: Barry Coverly (WO) maj. dec. Mehki Dicks, 16-5
138: Chase Baker (P) pinned Luke Woronicak, 3:21
144: Nehemiah Carter (WO) dec. Nathaniel Mason, 12-5
150: Travis Hagan (P) pinned Josh Woronicak, 0:47
157: Gabe Supernovae (P) maj. dec. Tyrell West, 17-5
165: Robbie McDade (P) pinned Ricky Watts, 1:08
175: Greyson Hyland (WO) pinned Cristian Blyler, 1:47
190: Asher Fitzpatrick (WO) dec. Stephen Pangle, 4-1
215: Bradley Snitcher (WO) pinned Hunter Coulbourn, 0:50
285: Mateo Vinciguerra (WO) pinned Jacob Hand, 0:22

SCHALICK 72, PITMAN 9
106: Victor Fenske (S) won by forfeit
113: Nicholas Latona (S) won by forfeit
120: Grady Datz (P) won by forfeit
126: Terry Both (S) pinned Nate Wenzke, 1:00
132: Jacob Potts (S) pinned John Wisniewski, 1:51
138: Colin Bittle (S) won by forfeit
133: Michael Bausch (S) pinned Dominick, 0:17
150: Mason Hollywood (S) pinned Aidan Upham, 1:35
157: Logan Newman (S) won by forfeit
165: Ayden Jenkins (S) pinned Alex Simone, 1:37
175: Ricky Watt (S) pinned Anthony Cappello, 2:49
190: Aiden Milward (P) dec. Gerardo Felipe, 4-1
215: James Cook (S) pinned Nicolas Horner, 0:20
285: Jeff Edmonds (S) pinned Ashton Maggioncalda, 5:04

Wednesday sports report

Here are scores and details from Wednesday night’s Salem County sports calendar; includes track, basketball, wrestling and bowling

INDOOR TRACK
PHILADELPHIA — Schalick’s Salvatore Longo and Penns Grove’s JaKai Ingram placed sixth in their respective events Wednesday night o post the highest finishes among Salem County athletes competing in the Nike Elite Indoor Meet at Penn’s Ott Center.

Longo was sixth in the boys pole vault at 11-6. He made three attempts at 12-0, a height that reduced the field to the final three. Ingram placed sixth in the boys shot with a PR of 45-0.25. It came on his final throw of the night.

Among the other Salem County athletes at the meet …

Kylee Goodson (Penns Grove) was ninth in the boys 400 with a PR of 50.66 that is the 34th fastest time in the state this year.

Arianna Dowe (Penns Grove) was ninth in the girls triple jump (32-11.75). Teammate Zoey Ceasar was tenth in the girls shot put (30-1.5)

Ahmad Tucker (Salem) was 13th in the boys long jump with a PR of 19-11.5.

Steve Chomo (Schalick) was 14th in the boys 800 with a season-best 2:04.25. He was sixth in his heat.

BOYS BASKETBALL
Wildwood 68, Salem Tech 30: Trevor Troiano hit five of the Warriors’ 11 3-pointers and scored a game-high 17 points. Nolan Mawhinney added 13. Chase Pompper led the Chargers with 12 points. Wildwood (7-6) visits Salem Friday for first place in the TCC Classic Division.

WILDWOOD (7-6): Owen Bannon 3 2-2 8, Eric Jordan 2 0-4 4, Nolan Mawhinney 6 1-2 13, Gianni Troiano 2 3-4 9, Daniel Benichou 2 0-0 5, Trevor Troiano 6 0-0 17, Justice Santiago 1 0-0 3, Louis Sewell 1 0-0 3, Michael McWade 1 0-0 3, Vinny Sweeney 0 1-2 1, Jeff Knight 1 0-0 2. Totals 25 7-15 68.
SALEM TECH (2-9): Chase Popper 4 4-5 12, Brody Kroll 2 0-0 4, Ayden Myers 0 2-2 2, Aiden Bobo 1 0-1 2, Avery Reed 0 2-2 2, Luke Kroll 1 0-0 3, Raphael Busch 1 1-2 3, Sterling Lewis 1 0-0 2. Totals 10 9-12 30.

Wildwood2421914-68
Salem Tech12648-30
3-point goals: Wildwood 11 (G. Troiano 2, Benichou, T. Troiano 5, Santiago, Sewell, McWade); Salem Tech 1 (L. Kroll).

GIRLS BASKETBALL
OVERBROOK 65, SALEM TECH 37
Gianna Simon and Leigha Muff both went for 23 points as the Rams (2-12) won for the first time since their season opener. Muff hit five 3-pointers. Shelby Liber hit five 3-pointers and led the Chargers (2-9) with 18 points. Amora Delaine was credited with 21 rebounds.

OVERBROOK (2-12): Gianna Simon 10 1-4 23, Alexis Washington 2 0-0 5, Heaven Williams 1 0-0 2, Rosetta Loibman 0 1-2 1, Annalise Bosco 0 0-2 0, Jamiyah Nolton 1 0-0 2, Leigha Muff 9 0-2 23. Totals 23 2-10 56.
SALEM TECH (2-9): Evening Amedee 0 2-6 2, Tiara Bazemore 0 0-0 0, Shelby Drummond 3 2-6 9, Shelby Liber 6 1-3 18, Amora Delaine 1 1-2 3, Rylee Doerr 0 0-2 0, Carmen Mott 2 0-2 4, Maddie Miller 0 0-0 0, Olivia Lydon 0 0-0 0, Rachel Reed 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 6-21 36.

Overbrook14161312-55
Salem Tech91379-37
3-point goals: Overbrook 8 (Simon 2, Washington, Muff 5); Salem Tech 6 (Drummond, Liber 5).

WRESTLING
PENNSVILLE 49, TIMBER CREEK 30
106: Brett Land (P) pinned Lincoln Mitchell, 1:05
113: Jimmy Boone (T) pinned Jariel Colon, 1:42
120: Earl Wynn (P) tech fall over Dyllan Blotz, 19-3
126: Mehki Dicks (P) won by forfeit
132: Maximos Efelis (P) won by forfeit
138: Chase Baker (P) won by forfeit
144: Nathaniel Mason (P) tech fall over Jaire Williams, 24-8
150: Travis Hagan (P) won by forfeit
157: Matt Cordova (T) won by forfeit
165: Robbie McDade (P) pinned Nathaniel Collazo, 2:38
175: Ian Chandler (T) pinned Cristian Blyler, 3:07
190: Elijah Green (T) pinned Stephen Pangle, 0:49
215: Julian McCray (T) pinned Hunter Coulbourn, 2:34
285: Jacob Hand (P) dec. Roland Green, 4-1

WINSLOW 53, SALEM 21
106: Jason Green (WI) won by forfeit
113: Christopher Steed (WI) won by forfeit
120: Aaden King (WI) tech fall over Zachary Tortilla, 15-0 (1:30)
126: Alverse Cannon (WI) pinned Hayden Stauble, 1:00
132: Guilherme Quintanilha (S) pinned Nathan Downey, 3:35
138: Angel Berrios (WI) pinned Brodie Parker, 0:40
144: Noah Young (WI) pinned Joseph Goetaski, 2:21
150: Nathan Smalls (WI) pinned Christian VanTonder, 2:50
157: Zion Moore (S) dec. Joshua Martinez, 10-7
165: Luke Vigorito (WI) pinned Jordan Brown, 3:50
175: Jaivion Sydnor (S) pinned London Brown, 1:34
190: Caleb Walderrama (WI) pinned Kaleb Ewald, 1:40
215: Abdur Jenkins (S) dec. Kameriin Walters, 5-2
285: Abdullah Jenkins (S) dec. Izuchukwu Ugwuzor, 9-3

Clayton at Schalick

BOWLING
Deptford 3, Salem 1: Edward Tokley rolled games of 247, 276 and 277 for an 800 series to lead Deptford (9-0) in the battle of Tri-County Conference division leaders. Troy Carey rolled the high game (254) and high series (633) for the Rams (8-2), who had an eight-match winning streak stopped. Deptford won the girls match, 4-0.

Salem Tech vs. Collingswood at Westbrook Lanes

Defense rules

Defense plays big role in Penns Grove win, Salem loss

By Al Muskewitz
Riverview Sports News

WOODBURY – One thing has been true about the Penns Grove basketball team no matter the year. If you’re going to play for Damien Ware, you’d better play defense.

The Red Devils have hung their hats on the way they get after the ball. And that’s what got them a 47-46 win over Burlington City in the MLK Day Showcase at Woodbury.

Will Roy got a deflection and then got it to Gianni Conrad for a layup that put the Red Devils (8-6) up 47-46 with 12 seconds to play. Then Roy made the stop they had to have, forcing the guard bringing the ball up the floor into a turnover with two seconds left, to seal the victory.

“There were 12 seconds left and we needed one stop; I’ll take that bet,” Ware said. “I think we can get one stop any time.

“We played full-court, man-to-man, they’ve got 12 seconds and we had a foul to give. We told them to play aggressive defense and make it hard for them to get the ball up the floor. Everybody plays defense for me. If you can’t play defense, you can’t play for me. Will was the one who came up with two big plays today.”

It didn’t have to be that close, but the Blue Devils (6-7) just wouldn’t go away. Penns Grove would go up by eight, Burlington City would come back. The Red Devils led by nine in the fourth quarter and hit a wall. BC outscored the Red Devils 13-5 in the fourth quarter.

“That’s part of my team because we’re young and kind of inexperienced in games like that so this is a big game for us to come out and win a game like that,” Ware said. “Two weeks ago we probalby would’ve lost that game.

“We’ve got a little more game experience, played more tougher opponents. We’re back to playing Group I teams, not that they’re any easier, but more on a par with where we’re at. We just found a way to win at the end.”

Conrad, a 6-foot junior guard, led all scorers with 16 points on the heels of a career-high 19-point game at Eastern. Roy and Roman Gipson each had eight.

BURLINGTON CITY (6-7) – Jamie Lambing 4-0-11, Rashad Newkirk 5-0-11, Jarrett James 2-0-4, Corey Degree 3-2-9, Theo Ellerbe 5-1-11. Totals 19-3-46.
PENNS GROVE (8-6) – Roman Gipson 3-1-8, Carson Pearsall 2-1-6, Will Roy 3-1-8, Mishawn Brantley 2-0-4, Geonni Conrad 5-5-16, Luis Colon 1-1-3, Ahkeen Edwards 1-0-2, Jeremy Costacamps 0-0-0. Totals 17-9-47.

Burlington City 10121113-46
Penns Grove1316135-47

3-point goals: Burlington City 5 (Lambing 3, Newkirk, Degree); Penns Grove 4 (Gipson, Pearsall, Roy, Conrad).

ATLANTIC CITY 59, SALEM 53: Anthony Farmer spent the two-hour bus ride back from the boardwalk conflicted. Couldn’t really blame him.

His Group I Salem Rams played defense as well as it had all year, especially in the first half, and had their chances to make a statement against Group 4 Atlantic City, but in the end they just had too many turnovers to win.

Don-Taye Thompson scored seven of his game-high 23 points in overtime, including a thunderous dunk with 55 seconds left, and Salem committed seven of its 25 turnovers in the extra period to snap the Rams’ eight-game winning streak.

“It was a statement opportunity for South Jersey, for the state, for us as a program,” Farmer said. “I thought we matched up pretty well with them and I felt like even on the road this was one we possibly could get.

“I’m proud of what we did on the road. Being able to take the game into overtime with 25 turnovers at the end of night and you lose by five is amazing. How do you turn it over 25 times and lose by five? We competed like hell.”

Most of the turnovers came from moving too fast against the Vikings’ pressure instead of taking a beat and reading the floor. The turnovers never gave them a chance in overtime.

It was a defensive battle early, with the teams combining for 30 points in the first half. The Rams trailed by seven with two minutes left in the half, but Neziah Spence’s 3-pointer with 1:00 to go drew them to within 16-14 at halftime.

The Rams never could get the lead. Spence’s layup with 55 seconds left in regulation made it 47-45 and Deshaan Williams’ bucket with 33 seconds left tied it at 47.

The Vikings had the final possession in regulation. Tymear Lecator fouled Tamir Rex on consecutive inbounds plays and Thompson missed a runner in the lane at the buzzer to send the game to overtime.

Williams led Salem with his fifth double-double of the season (17 points, 13 rebounds). Lecator had 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals before fouling out. Fatah Paige and Marshall Stephens both grabbed 10 rebounds, but they only combined for seven points. Stephens also had five blocked shots.

“We had opportunities,” Farmer said. “I thought we did a really good job with the game plan that we put together. We watched them, we had our eyes on them, we knew what they were and we knew what we knew what we were trying to do. We did that. We’ve just got take care of the ball and make a few shots.”

SALEM (10-2): Tymear Lecator 14, Deshaan Williams 17, Fatah Paige 3, Neziah Spence 7, Xavier McGriff 1, BJ Robbins 5, Marshall Stephens 4, Darrelle Johnson 2. Totals 18 14-23 53.
ATLANTIC CITY (8-5): DonTaye Thompson 23, Jacob Lane 5, Tamir Rex 11, Jalil Daniels 5, Exclusive Dublin 15, Hanif Rios 0.

Salem5915186-53
Atlantic City106161512-59
Rebounds: Salem 49 (Williams 13, Paige 10, Stephens 10); Atlantic City 18 (Dublin 11).

Wrestling

PAULSBORO GIRLS TOURNAMENT
138: Pennsville’s Summer Sassi lost a 20-8 major decision to Madisyn Paden of Clayton/Glassboro in the championship match. Sassi pinned the first two opponents she faced.

145: Pennsville’s Yerlian Charon pinned Grier Williams of North Star Academy in 36 seconds in the third-place match. Charon was pinned in the semifinals by weight class winner Deja Cofield of Gateway.