League begins June 13th for information send an email to og2007@optonline.net....Deadline to enter is May 31, 2011....League has been known to Sell OUT!!!!

(10U)

Zoo Crew, We Run, Old Bridge Knights, MSU Skyliners, Team 3D, We Run, Team NBN, Tha Ballers, PlayTime, Team Jersey Elite 

(12U)

Zoo Crew, Paterson Mustangs, WestWard All-Stars, MTT Bulldogs, Afrika Kings, Team NJ Elite, PlayTime(Kev), Brick City, We Run, MSU Skyliners 11U, MSU Skyliners, Team NBN, PlayTime(Q), Tha Ballers, NJ Crusaders(Wyatt), NJ Crusaders(Dorsey)   

(8th Grade)

Zoo Crew, St. Michael's, Runnin Rebels, Select Stars, NJ Pirates, Hot Boyz, Hoop Warriors, Rahway Renaissance, We Run, Newark Bruins A, Newark Bruins B, AOT Running Rebels, TEAM All-Stars, Father Knows Best, Tha Ballers, Jersey Shore Warriors, NJ Crusaders(Garrett), NJ Crusaders(Bingo) 

(Girls HS)

G.Y.M. Bad Girlz, Zoo Crew, Newark Tech, Bronze 

(Freshman/Soph)

Zoo Crew, Central, Runnin Rebels, Newark Blaze, NJ Pirates, Weequahic HS, Hot Boyz, Team Synergy, UC/Man Up, Bayonne Mean Machine, Newark Bruins, South Mountain Select, NJ Crusaders 

(Junior/Senior)

NIA Prep A, NIA Prep B, Central, Zoo Crew, EO Campus, NJ Panthers, Newark Tech, Westward All-Stars, Select Stars, Weequahic HS, Perth Amboy, Patterson Plus, Team Synergy, Newark Collegiate, Science Park, Bayonne Mean Machine, KOC, Irvington Kings, South Mountain Select

(College)

Bloomfield, NIA Prep, Kean, Zoo Crew, Scarlet Raiders, The Beth, Staten Island Stingrays, Bard College, Berkeley, Patterson Plus, Morgan Athletics, William Paterson, Ramapo, Garden St. Warriors 

The Zoo Crew Playoff's were played yesterday with the two top teams advancing to the Finals later this week.

Game 1

 Zoo Crew knocked off Brown Bombers out of Maplewood 31-29 to advance to the semi's.

Game 2

Run n Gun from Irvington knocked off NJ Crusaders 43-29.

 Game 3

Top seeded We Run advanced to the Championship game with a 36-18 victory over Zoo Crew

Game 4

WestWard All-Stars from Newark needed a late rally to overcome Run N Gun 37-33 to advance to the Championship.

1.NJ Pirates (1-0), 2.WestWard All-Stars (1-0), 3.F.A.C.E.S. 14's (0-0),4.Zoo Crew (0-0), 5.Science Park (0-0), 6.NJ Got Game (0-0), 7.Free Agents (0-1), 8.F.A.C.E.S. 13's (0-1)

In yesterday's action Nj Pirates held off a tough and scrappy F.A.C.E.S. 13u team to pull out a 46-44 win as F.A.C.E.S. missed a 3-point attempt at the buzzer. Levi Holmes led a strong effort with 20pts and Keshawn Alexander added 12pts in the win. F.A.C.E.S. received 14pts from Christian and 12pts from Robert Cole JR. all 3-pointers.

 In the 2nd game Free Agents out of Teaneck forfeited to the WestWard All-Stars.

1.Central (1-0), 2.Delbarton (1-0), 3.Hillside (0-0), 4.Perth Amboy (0-0), 5.Technolgy (0-0), 6.Newark Vocational (0-0), 7.Mt Olive (0-1), 8.Science Park (0-1)  

In the opening action of the Zoo Crew Fall League Newark Central defeated Mt Olive 58-43. Brandon Waiters scored 13pts, Tyrell Alston 11pts and Kameen McPleasant added 10pts.

 In the 2nd game Delbarton held off Science Park for a 40-37 victory. Dean brier scored 23pts in the win. Quason Lindsey dropped in 17pts in a losing effort.

Shaquille Thomas who will be doing his post graduate year at NIA Prep. in Newark has announced his College plans for next season. Thomas will attend the University of Cincinnati in 2011. Thomas ranked among the top players in the country.

Thomas is a participant in the Zoo Crew Summer League as he helped NIA Prep. capture the HS Championship this past summer. Last year 2009 he also won the HS Championship playing with Somethin Special in the Zoo Crew League.

Thomas is the nephew of NBA play Tim Thomas. The Zoo Crew Summer League Staff wishes Shaquille well.

Former Zoo Crew Summer League Players Ata Robinson and Eddie Robinson no relation have taken their basketball skills to Erie Junior College in Erie, PA. Both player's are recent graduates of Newark Eastside.

Ata and Eddie participated in the Zoo Crew Summer League with the NJ Hurricanes. The Zoo wishes them well.

(10U)

 We Run (32) Metro Hoops (8)

Paterson Mustangs def. Zoo Crew...score sheet not available 

(12U)

Team NBN (39) Zoo Crew (12)

Paterson Mustangs (45) Chris Gatling Pumas (14)

JC Boy's Club (35) (21)

HotBoyz (34) More Than That (9)

Team MVP (2) Asbury Park (0) 

(8th)

Team NBN (38) Bayonne Mean machine (25)

St. Michael's (37) MSU Skyliners (19)

Team MVP B (44) Bergen All-Stars (41)

WestWard All-Stars (51) Team MVP A(22)

Chris Gatling Pumas (64) Zoo Crew (23)

Get Real (2) NJ Pirates (0)

(Girls HS)

Bronze (2) Central (0)

(jr/sr)

Nia Prep defeats NJ Hurricanes..game was stopped due to rain NJ Hurricanes dropped out the league after the game.

(College)

Hardrock B (53) Garden St. Warriors (39)

Hardrock A (44) Hawks (42)

Bloomfield (43) Rutgers nwk (35)

Hardrock B (42) Berkeley (32)

Bloomfield (41) Berkeley (37)

Kean (2) Somethin Special (0)

Asbury Park (60) Newark Blaze (58)

Zoo Crew (2) Essex County (0) 

(10U)

Zoo Crew (2) Chris Gatling Pumas (0)

Metro Hoops (10) More Than That (8)

We Run (34) Paterson Mustangs (9)

(12U)

HotBoyz (28) Team NBN (7)

Newark Blaze (27) Chris Gatling Pumas (19)

WestWard All-Stars (29) Team MVP (25)

Newark Blaze (38) Team MVP (27)

JC Boys Club (27) More Than That (4)

JC Boys Club (36) Chris Gatling Pumas (20)

Asbury Park (32) Zoo Crew (9)

(8th Grade)

MSU Skyliners (46) Zoo Crew (19)

MSU Skyliners (38) Bayonne Mean Machine (26)

WestWard All-Stars (56) Science Park (15)

NJ Pirates (15) Team MVP A (12)

St. Michael's (32) Chris Gatling Pumas (25)

Chris Gatling Pumas (45) Bergen All-Stars (15)

Zoo Crew (33) Science Park (28)

St. Michaels (2) Get Real (0)

(Freshman/sophmore)

WestWard All-Stars (33) High St. Hoops (26)

NJ Panthers (41) Science Park (18)

Central (36) Quick Chill (27)

NJ Pirates defeated Team Synergy

Westside (2) Lo All-Stars (0) 

(junior/senior)

NIA Prep. (62) Science Park (37)

EO Campus (47) Newark Vocational (39) OT

Hardrock (64) EO Campus (63)

Newark Blaze (69) Westside (22)

Central (61) WestWard (39)

Hardrock (2) Bayonne (0)

Westward (2) Bayonne (0)

(Girls HS)

G.Y.M. Bad Girlz (39) Central (22)

Hoop Heaven Heat (2) Newark Tech (0)

Zoo Crew (31) Bronze (16)

(College)

Hardrock B ( 52) Hardrock A (50)

Rutgers NWK (42) Kean (36)

Somethin Special (51) Newark Blaze (45)

Zoo Crew (73) Hawks (55)

Essex County (2) Asbury Park (0)

Hawks (44) Berkeley College (39)

Bloomfield College defeated Garden St. Warriors 

(10U)

Chris Gatling Pumas (33) More Than That (3)

Metro Hoops (37) Zoo Crew (4) 

(12U)

Paterson Mustangs (33) Jersey City BC (25)

Paterson Mustangs (39) King St. (20)

WestWard All-Stars(40) King St. (21)

More Than That (22) Zoo Crew (18)

WestWard All-Stars (31) Team NBN (12)

Chris Gatling Pumas (48) Team NBN (20)

(8th Grade)

Zoo Crew (47) Get Real (8)

St. Michaels (50) Bergen All-Stars (27)

MSU Skyliners (22) Runnin Rebels (9)

Team MVP B (43) Runnin Rebels (31)

St. Michaels (45) Team NBN (33)

(freshman/soph)

High St. Hoops (39) Quick Chill (38)

Asbury Park (44) Central (37)

NJ Pirates (31) Westside (25)

Team Synergy (2) NJ Hurricanes (0)

WestWard All-Stars (2) Science Park (0)

(Junior/senior)

Central (51) Hardrock (48)

NIA Prep. (65) WestWard All-Stars (37)

Bayonne Mean Machine (44) Science Park (38)

Patterson Plus (55) Westside (35)

EO campus (45) Patterson Plus (44)

Newark Blaze (48) Newark Vocational (37)

(Girls HS)

Zoo Crew (28) Central (25)

Some games were not played last Saturday due to the threat of rain.

(10U)

Paterson Mustangs (18) Metro Hoops (13)

More Than That (20) Zoo Crew (3)

PlayTime (40) More Than That (6)

(Girl's HS)

Zoo Crew (2) Baby Flow (0) forfeit

Hoop Heaven (2) Central (0) forfeit

G.Y.M. Bad Girlz (32) Bronze (21)

(8th grade)

NJ Pirates (28) Zoo Crew (11)

Bergen All-Stars (29) Science Park (27)

Bayonne Mean Machine (39) Chris Gatling (37)

WestWard All-Stars (76) Get Real (10)

(College)

Kean (37) Berkeley (35)

Rutgers NWK (49) Hawks (44)

Hardrock B (60) Somethin Special (39)

Zoo Crew (48) Garden St. Warriors (42)

Bloomfield (42) Essex County (39)

Hardrock A (59) Newark Blaze (47)

(10U)

Paterson Mustangs (23) Chris Gatling Pumas (22)

We Run (37) More Than That (4)

PlayTime Panthers (46) Chris Gatling Pumas (27)

We Run (33) Zoo Crew (7)

(12U)

Team MVP (27) Team NBN (10)

Chris Gatling Pumas (35) HotBoyz (33)

More Than That (24) Asbury Park (22)

Paterson Mustangs Defeated Zoo Crew - score sheet unavailable

(8th Grade)

WestWard All-Stars (39) Runnin Rebels (14)

Bayonne Mean Machine (30) Bergen All-Stars (23)

Team MVP A (40) Zoo Crew (17)

Chris Gatlin Pumas (44) Team NBN (21)

Team MVP B (43) Get Real (5)

(freshman/soph)

Asbury Park (48) Lo All-Stars (24)

NJ Panthers (42) High St. Hoops (37)

Nj Hurricanes (35) Westside (18)

NJ Pirates (37) Lo All-Stars (18)

Central (31) Science Park (14)

Quick Chill (26) WestWard All-Stars (22)

(junior/senior)

NJ hurricanes (39) Newark Vocational (37) OT

NIA Prep. (48) Bayonne Mean Machine (32)

Patterson Plus (46) Newark Vocational (32)

Hardrock (58) WestWard All-Stars (46)

NIA Prep. (57) Hardrock (29)

Central (43) Science Park (27)

Newark Blaze (57) EO Campus (30)

(Girl's HS)

G.Y.M. Bad Girlz (50) Baby Flow(16)

G.Y.M. Bad Girlz (54) Zoo Crew (4)

Hoop Heaven Heat (27) Bronze (19)

(College)

Garden St. Warriors (47) Berkeley College (33)

Zoo Crew (64) Newark Blaze (29)

Hawks (34) Kean (30)

Hardrock B (52) Essex County (32)

Asbury Park (43) Rutgers NWK (28)

Bloomfield College (52) Somethin Special (40)

Somethin Special (52) Berkeley College (39)

10U Scores

Playtime (26) Zoo Crew (12)

Playtime opened up a 14-4 halftime lead over Zoo Crew and maintained the lead throughout the 2nd half for the win. #7 for Playtime scored 11 points in the win.

Chris Gatling Pumas (25) Metro Hoops (23)

The Pumas knocked off Metro Hoops in their 1st game. Toungy Lewis and Azmar Sabb scored 7 pts in the win. Markel scored 8 pts in the loss for Metro Hoops.

PlayTime (2) Paterson Mustangs (0)

12U Scores

Chris Gatling Pumas (32) King Street (19)

Jersey City Boy's Club (36) Asbury Park (21)

King Street (29) More Than That (17)

Jersey City Boy's Club (25) King Street (20)

Newark Blaze (24) HotBoyz (14)

Paterson Mustangs (35) More Than That (3)

Chris gatling Pumas (18) West Ward All-Stars (13)

Zoo Crew (2) Team MVP (0) 

8th Grade

NJ Pirates (40) Running Rebels (11)

Westward All-Stars (39) Team NBN (21)

Bayonne mean machine (42) NJ Pirates (40)

Science Park (50) Zoo Crew (20)

Bergen All-Stars (37) Get Real (14) 

Bayonne (2) Team MVP B (0)

NJ Pirates (2) Team MVP A (0)

Freshman/Sophmore

Quick Chill (39) Science Park (32)

Team Synergy (44) Westside (29)

NJ Pirates (44) Asbury Park (43)

High St. Hoops (38) Science Park (35)

NJ Panthers (43) West Ward All-Stars (17)

High St. Hoops (50) Central (47) OT

Team Synergy (17) Asbury Park (18) - Games was stopped in the 1st half as Asbury coach was given two technicals and refused to leave the bench so the game was stopped and Team Synergy was awarded the win. 

Junior/Senior

Central (54) Bayonne Mean Machine (46)

EO Campus (29) Westside (23)

Newark Blaze (42) Patterson Plus (36)

Science Park (48) WestWard All-Stars (46)

Central (60) NIA Prep (51)

Science (2) Hardrock (0)

Girl's HS 

Hoop Heaven (2) Zoo Crew (0)

Baby Flow (2) Bronze (0)

College

Rutgers Newark (35) Essex County (34)

Kean (56) Garden St. Warriors (31)

Bloomfield (50) Hawks (44)

Newark Blaze (42) Hardrock B (40)

Hardrock A (56) Berkeley (32)

Asbury Park (55) Zoo Crew (43)

JUNIOR/SENIOR DIVISION

 Newark Blaze (58) NJ Hurricanes (41)

Isiah Williams(Shabazz) SR dropped in 20 of his 25pts with 2 thunderous dunks in the 2nd half to help Newark Blaze overcome a 1-point halftime deficit. Aaron Bodie(Newark Eastside) SO scored 15pts in the loss.

ALL OTHER GAMES WERE RAINED OUT

FRESHMAN/SOPHMORE DIVISION

NJ Hurricanes (42) NJ Pirates (31)

S. Holmes scored 11 points to help the NJ Hurricanes in the win. RaeKwon kelly(Hudson Catholic) FR scored 16 points in the loss.

NJ Pirates (53) Quick Chill (40)

RaeKwon Kelly(Hudson Catholic) FR scored 22pts to help the NJ Pirates capture their 1st win. Denzel Wilcher(Newark Tech) Fr added 12 points in the win. F. Joseph scored 16pts in a losing effort. 

ALL OTHER GAMES WERE RAINED OUT

12U DIVISION

West Ward All-Stars (43) Asbury Park (11)

Y. Smith scored 10pts to help WestWard pull out the victory. Asbury Park received 5 pts from Barry Brown.

HotBoyz (46) West Ward All-Stars (21)

Dosi scored 9pts in the win for HotBoyz. T. Davis scored 6 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (40) Newark Blaze (19)

Two time defending Champs paterson Mustangs opened up a 22-9 halftime lead with the strong play of Vic who scored all 14 of his points in the 1st half. Neppy scored all of his 12pts in the 1st half also. J. Jones scored 10pts in the loss.

all other games were rained out.

Former Zoo Crew Summer League player Jason Rosenberg will play at Rowan University in the Fall. Rosenberg played his high school basketball at Wayne Valley HS.

Rosenberg played his younger years in the Zoo Crew Summer League with Wayne PAL. Congratulations are in order from the Zoo Crew Summer League Staff.

Newark Central improved to 5-0 in the Kean University Pre HS Summer League. Central defeated Millburn 58-27. Central will play Millburn twice next season as both teams are in the same conference.

Central also defeated East Brunswick last week

Game 1 (5:00pm)

(Maroon)

John Streeter

Alan "AJ" Jones

Naim Jeffery

Curtis Walker

Elijah "Super Boy" Howell

Jamal Jackson

Malik Walker

Tyrone "Unique" Hunter

Angelo "Pooh" Barrino

Nygee Glenn

Phil Smith

Keith "Stink" Daniels

(Grey)

Aaron Hardy

Van McKnight

Nafyse Blakewood

Marcus Barrett

Dennis "D Roc" Harper

Devonne Giles

Terrell prince

Al-Faheem McClain

Phillipe Slater

Radee Tutler

Darnell "Tyson" Mangan

Game 2 (6:15pm)

(Maroon)

Richard Brown

Nygel "Pookie" Johnson

Desmond "D Block" Sanders

Troy "Nut" Goodman

Julian Dickerson

Quadir Wheeler

Kevin Hill

Darrell Harvey

Wesley Robinson

(Grey)

Abdul "Hotdog" Healy

Tyrone Pullins

Charles Smith

Eddie McClain

Ramel Watson

Christopher Lewis

Nate Robinson

Bernard Pearson

Saladine Collins

Game 3 (7:30pm)

(Maroon)

David Hammonds

Elijah "Eli" Anderson

Kenneth Wardwick

Al-Kabir "Ooky" Sorey

Marquise "Smooth" Moore

Kelvin Brown

Tashon Johnson

Shadeed Bennett

Khlaif "Beefy" Wheeler

Jamal "The Chef" Salaam

Marquis Bacon

Eric Smith

Shawnmalik Staley

Curtis Elliott

Farod Reid

Shakoor Reid

(Grey)

Duquan "Heavy" Leonard

James "Amir" Richardson

Jalal Williams

Erik "Bay Bay" Gayles

Taheerah Brown

Nyriq Hay

Kyle Rosenberg

EJ Brodie

Aaron Miller

Alan Weathers

Jacky "Haitan Jack" Francois 

Ahmir Pender

Darius King

Larry Farmer

Dashuan Morris

The Zoo Crew Summer League staff would like to congratulates Jermaine Warmack who graduated from Orange HS in 2009. Warmack has accepted a scholarship to D-1 NAIA University of Rio Grande in Ohio.

Warmack played last summer in the Zoo Crew Summer League with NIA Prep. losing in the championship game to Somethin Special.

Former Zoo Crew player and current Central sr Avent Holston has announced he will continue his education and basketball career at West Hills Juco in California. Holston visited the school last week and liked what he saw.

 The Central and Zoo Crew Family wishes Avent well.

The Zoo Crew Staff would like to congratulate Kevin Philemon(Bloomfield Tech) on his College choice of Albertus Magnus in New Haven, CT.

Philemon competed in the Zoo Crew Summer League the past couple of summers with the Newark Blaze.

We wish you a very succesful College career.

Poole a senior at Bayonne HS will be attending Ramapo College in the Fall. Poole spent the last 5 summers in the Zoo Crew Summer League playing with the Bayonne Mean Machine.

The Zoo Crew Summer League staff would like to wish Elvonney well.

Former Zoo Crew Summer League participant Daveon Boardingham(Shabazz) will be attending Marshall University in the Fall. Boardingham will be a non-qualifier, meaning he won't play his first year there. He will be eligible to play in Oct 2011 as long as his maintains his academics.

 The Zoo Crew Staff wishes daveon well in Colle

The Zoo Crew staff would like to congratulate Anthony Davis who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in last months NFL Draft. Davis played a couple of summers in the Zoo Crew Summer League when he was in HS with the MSU Skyliners. Davis played college football for Rutger's University.

Our staff wishes him luck on his NFL career.

St. peters Prep. SR Ronald Roberts has commited to play for St. Joseph University. Roberts is a former Zoo Crew Summer League participant. Roberts played a few summers in the league with the Bayonne Mean Machine coached by Mr. Callaway.

The Zoo Crew staff would like to wish Ronald luck on his college career.

Maroon (66) - (Grey) 43

Just like the junior game the Grey jumped out to an early lead and the Maroon woke up and came out victorious. Isiah Williams(Shabazz) scored 13 of his 19 points in the 2nd half to lead the Maroon.Demond Taylor(Westside) added 11 points.

The Grey team received 17 points from Sahid Dortch(University).

Maroon

Tyrese Felder(University) - 6pts

Reginald Norris(Arts) - 6pts

Kassim Kaba(Newark Tech) - 6pts

Andrew Tomlin(Central) - 5pts

Joseph Nickerson(Barringer) - 4 pts

Wayne Clark(Science Park) - 2pts

Darrell Fields(Arts) - 2pts

Everett Martin(Weequahic) - 2pts

Carlos cabrera(Arts) - 1pt

Grey

Al-Jaquan Mann(Eastside) - 8pts

Avent Holston(Central) - 6pts

Andre Flanigan(Eastside) - 5pts

Kajh Neely(Westside) - 2pts

Kevin Green(Central) - 1pt

Taji Dennis(Westside) - 1pt

Ali Myrick(Weequahic) - 0

Kazim Jones(Newark Tech) - 0

Jahad McGhee(Weequahic) - 0

Maroon (53) - Grey (35)

The first 10 minutes of the game the Grey team lead 11-0 and held a 22-17 lead at the half. Then Kameen Mcpleasant(Central) erupted for 14 of his 18 points in the 2nd half as the Maroon outscored the Grey 36-13 in the 2nd half.

The Grey team had numerous turnovers against the Maroon teams pressure. Ramon Johnson(Central) led his team with 14 points.

Maroon

Omar Cheatham(Barringer) - 6pts

DaKwan Simmons(Westside) - 5pts

Alif Mccray(Central) - 5 pts

Karim Ahmad(N. 13th St.) - 4pts

Marcus Walker(Newark Tech) - 4pts

Eric Anderson(Newark Tech) - 4pts

JRhea Mccallister(Newark Vocational) - 4pts

Stephon Woodson(Central) - 3pts

Brian Byrd(Westside) - 2pts

Rodney Carney(Central) - 0

Grey

Bikier Hayes(Technology) - 7pts

Patrick Cole(Central) - 3pts

Aaron Cobb(Science Park) - 3pts

Jaquan Kirkland(N. 13th St.) - 3pts

William Porter(Science Park) - 2pts

Savon Simmons(Westside) - 2pts

Karriem Sanchez(N. 13th St.) - 1pt

Darrell Stallings(Newark Vocational) - 0

Andre darby(Weequahic) - 0 

Grey (60) - Maroon (55)

With the smooth shooting of Keith Foster(University) the Grey team outlasted the Maroon in another good game. Foster finished with a high of 16 points. Tariq Carey(Eastside) added 15 points and Justin Harrell(Science Park) scored 13 points in the win.

The Maroon team had one of the top guards in the state on their team in Brandon Waiters(University) 16 points but he couldn't do it alone. Steven lopez(barringer chipped in with 10 points in the loss.

Grey Team

Amir Bey(Newark Vocational) - 6pts

Desmond Cotton(Newark Tech) - 5pts

Davon Benoit(Central) - 5pts

Jakill Powell(Newark Vocational) - 0

Najee Conley(Westside) - 0

Johnnie Morales(Central) - 0

Maroon Team

RaKwan Stevenson(Shabazz) - 9pts

Abdul Bey(Newark Vocational) - 7pts

Jamir Joyner(Technology) - 7 pts

Q'Shawn Brown(Westside) - 2pts

Khalil Banner(Arts) - 2pts

Sharod Selph(Weequahic) - 2pts

Kayzimir Morgan(Central) - 0

Kelvin Peeples(N. 13th St.) - 0

Ulysses Payton(Barringer) - 0

Maroon (75) - Grey (71)

The freshman game which was one of the most exciting had a good ending as Jamal Smith(Newark Vocational caught fire the last two minutes with an array of acrobatic shots and two clutch three's to bring his team within one, but the Maroon team knocked down free throws down the stretch to seal the win. The Grey was led by Jared Hall(Newark Tech) with 17 points, Tim Coleman(University) added 15 points in the paint, Smith scored all 14 of his points in the 2nd half and Aziz Gilliam(Science Park) added 10 points in the loss

The Maroon team led throughout with the strong play of Turrell Mcclendon(University) with 15 points, Ronnell Smith(Westside) added 12 points and Quasan Lindsey(Science Park added 10 points in the win.

Grey player's

 Al-Jahad Bradford(Technology) - 9pts

Ermeus Sidouane(Central) - 4pts

Saladine Simmons(Weequahic) -2pts

Davon Greely(Shabazz) - 0

Maroon player's

Xavier Haywood(Shabazz) - 8pts

Deqaun Bailey(Westside) - 8pts

Taji Williams(Central) - 8pts

Raquan Porterfield(Central) - 6pts

Ramir Gibbs(Arts) - 4pts

Former Newark Central standout guard Duquan "Heavy" Leonard will play this Winter at New Jersey City University. Leonard will have three years of eligibility.

 He helped lead Central to the Group 2 Finals in 2006 where Central lost to Haddonfield at the RAC. Leonard graduated from Central in 2007 after starting the point position all four years. He finished with 927 points for his career and helped Central turn its program around upon his arrival.

 Leonard left Central and enrolled in Cayuhoga JR College in Cleveland where he played his freshman season. Leonard played well at Cayuhoga Juco where he received Div 1 interest from Cleveland St, Toledo and Wright St. Leonard didn't return to school his soph season due to problems at the school once the Head Coach was fired.

Leonard returned to Newark and started working. He now feels he is ready to return back to school to play basketball and continue his education. Leonard is probably one of the most underrated guards to come out of Newark the past five years. He will make some noise at Jersey City, mark my words......Good Luck Heav from the Central and Zoo Crew family. 

(MAROON)

1.Amir Gilliam - Science

2.Darrell Fields - Arts

3.Joseph Nickerson - Barringer

4.Kasim Kaba - Newark Tech

5.Reginald Norris - Arts

6.Demond taylor - Westside

7.Quasim Little - Barringer

8.Wayne Clark - Science

9.Carlos Cabrera - Arts

10.Isiah Williams - Shabazz

11.Everett Martin - Weequahic  

12.Tyrese Felder - University

13.Andrew Tomlin - Central

(GREY)

1.Terrance Moore - Barringer

2.Kevin Green - Central

3.Andre Flanigan - Eastside

4.Kaji Neely - Westside

5.Avent Holston - Central

6.Kasim Jones - Newark Tech

7.Taji Dennis - Westside   

8.Daveon Boardingham - Shabazz

9.Ali Myrick - Weequahic

10.Jahad McGee - Weequahic

11.Sahid dortch - University

(MAROON)

1.Amir Bey - Newark Vocational

2.Kyle Teague - Newark Vocational

3.Q'Shawn brown - Westside

4.Khalil Banner - Arts

5.Jamir Joyner - Technology

6.Steven Lopez - Barringer

7.Kazymir Morgan - Central

8.Ulysses Payton - Barringer

9.Raekwon Stevenson - Shabazz

10.Brandon waiters - University

11.Kelvin Peeples - N. 13th St.

12.Sharod Selph - Weequahic

(GREY)

1.Abdul Bey - Newark Vocational

2.Desmond Cotton - Newark tech

3.Justin Harrell - Science

4.Antwan Bell - Arts

5.Tariq carey - Eastside

6.Jakil Powell - Newark Vocational

7.Davon Benoit - Central

8.Jaquil Nelson - Technology

9.Najee Conley - Westside  

10.Keith Foster - University

11.Shymere banks - N. 13th st.

12.Johnnie Morales - Central 

(MAROON)

1.DaKwan Simmons - Westside

2.Alif McCray - Central

3.Omar Cheatum - Barringer

4.Brian Byrd - Westside

5.Eric Anderson - Newark tech

6.J-Rhea Mccallister - Newark Vocational

7.Kameen McPleasant - Central  

8.Marcus Walker - Newark Tech  

9.James Turner - University

10.Kareem Ahmad - N. 13th St.

11.Stephon Woodson - Central

12.Rodney Carney - Central

(GREY)

1.William Porter - Science

2.Savon Simmons - Westside

3.Patrick Cole - Central

4.Bikier Hayes - Technology

5.Aaron Cobb - Science

6.Joel Joly - Arts  

7.Ramon Johnson - Central

8.Andre darby - Weequahic  

9.Karriem Sanchez - N. 13th St.

10.Jaquan kirkland - N. 13th st.

11.Darrell Stallings - Newark Vocational

(Maroon)

1.Quasan Lindsey - Science

2.Dequan bailey - Westside

3.Taji Williams - Central

4.Ronnell Smith - Westside

5.Ramir Gibbs - Arts  

6.Tavorius Petersen - Barringer

7.Turrell McClendon - University

8..Raquan Porterfield - Central

9.Xavier haywood - Shabazz

(Grey)

1.Aziz Gilliam - Science

2.Jared Hall - Newark Tech

3.Al-Jahad Bradford - Technology  

4.Ermus Sidouane - Central

5.Jamal Smith - Newark Vocational  

6.Saleem Simmons - Weequahic

7.Victor Santiago - Barringer

8.Tim Coleman - University

9.Davon Greely - Shabazz 

Newark Central finished the season with a 1-point loss in the Section Championship to cross town rival University 61-60. Central should have won the game but experience kicked in during the final minute and also some questionable calls down the stretch.

After losing in the 1st round in last years State Tournament to Newark Tech, the Blue Devils were a little more focused this year playing their 1st three games at the tournament at home. Central defeated Weehawken, Bloomfield Tech and Harrison.

 The Blue Devils finished the season 13-0 at home and also captured the SEC Liberty Division Conference Championship with a 12-1 record. The home winning streak is 15 in a row and the conference winning streak is 12 straight. So the Blue Devils have some streaks to build on for next year.

Central returns a strong core of this seasons player's. The team will lose leading scorer Avent Holston, 1,000 point scorer in Johnathan Williams, Andrew Tomlin and Kevin Green. The Blue Devils return 6'5 Kameen McPleasant, 5'9 Daquan jones, 6'1 Stephon Woodson, 5'8 Alif McCray, 6'2 Rodney Carney, 6'3 Patrick Cole and 6'8 Ramon Johnson. All returning player's saw action this past season.

Next year may be the Devils year but this past season wasn't bad either as Coach McCray won 20 games for the 1st time in his 4 year Varsity career. This spring/summer the team will play in tournaments/league's to get ready for next season. The 1st tournament will be the Newark Mayor's Tournament from March 29- April 3rd. The team will also participate in the Zoo Crew Summer League, Caldwell Team Camp and Rutgers Team camp. 

Central is on a four game winning streak in the month of January.

Central pulled away from a tough Asbury Park team in the 4th quarter, pulling out a 71-64 victory at home. Avent Holston continued his strong play with 23 points. Fuquan knight added 15 points going 9/10 from the free throw line in the 4th quarter, Johnathan Williams added 13 points and Patrick Cole scored 11 points in the win.

Central defeated Livingston 58-39 at home to record its' 2nd straight victory. Avent Holston led the way with 16 points and Patrick Cole chipped in with 14 points.

Central traveled to Barringer and defeated them 71-56 as Johnathan Williams came out of his scoring slump to score 21 points and help lead Central to its' 3rd straight win. Patrick Cole scored 16 points, Avent Holston 15 and Kameen McPleasant dropped in 13 points.

Central traveled to Newark Academy in an important conference match-up to win 86-77. The Blue Devils pulled away from a 40-40 tie at the half to lead 65-58 going into the 3rd quarter. Central won its' 4th game in a row. Johnathan Williams scored his 1,000 points to finish the game with 1,016 points. Williams finished the game with 22 points. Kameen McPleasant scored 20 points, Avent Holston 19 and Patrick Cole recorded his 3rd straight double double with 12 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assist. Central improved to 5-3 on the season and 3-1 in the conference.

Central will finish out the week with 2 home games against Caldwell(Thurs at 4) and West Essex(Sat at 1pm.)

Newark Central knocked off 4 time defending Champion Science Park 65-44 to advance to only its' 2nd appearance in the Newark Xmas Tournament semi's. SR Avent Holston led the way with 22 points, JR's Patrick Cole(14 pts) and Kameen McPleasant(12 pts) played well in the win. Central also recorded its' 1st win of the season.

In the semi-final game Central faced University for the 2nd time in a week. The game was played at Essex County College. Central trailed 18-15 after the 1st quarter and gave up 30 points in the 2nd quarter and falling behind 48-22 at the half. Central outscored University 47-36 in the 2nd half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the 30 points University scored in the 2nd quarter. Avent Holston continued his strong play with 19 points, patrick Cole added 12 points and Fuquan knight added 10 points off the bench.

Holston was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Biddy Ball team knocked off Rotunda 26-24 to record its' 1st win in the league. William Miles hit two free throws to give the Zoo a 2 point lead.

Congratulations to the Zoo on their 1st win. The next game will be Saturday Jan. 16 at JFK Rec in Newark at 11am.

Zoo Crew Biddy Ball Team suffered its' 2nd loss of the league with a 42-14 loss to St. Peter's Recreation on January 2nd. The team played well for only their 2nd game.

Zoo Crew Basketball took a year off from coaching the kid's and has put a team together in the Newark Recreation Biddy Ball League played on Saturday's at JFK Rec. The Zoo opened the league with a 44-3 loss to Project Pride.

In all fairness to our team we have kid's that have never played organized basketball and they will continue to work to improve their basketball skills as the Zoo Crew kid's have always done.

Tahir Flournoy led the team with 2 points.

Newark Central ranked #18 in the Top 20 suffered a tough loss in Super Essex Conference play to Millburn 65-55 in Millburn. Central came out without any energy and fell behind 31-19 at the half. Central couldn't get any closer than 9 points the rest of the way. Kameen McPleasant led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds, Patrick Cole scored 13 points and handed out 2 assist and Avent Holston scored 11 points in the loss.

Central will be in action on Sunday at 3:30pm vs Science Park at Shabazz in the Newark Xmas Tournament.

Central opened its' season against defending Group 1 Champions University in the Festival of the Phoenix Tournament played Sunday evening at University. The game was played in front of a sold out crowd and their was alot of energy in the building.

Central opened up the 1st half with a 35-25 lead at the half as JR Patrick Cole scored 18 of his career high 24 points in the 1st half. Central played very well in the 1st half.

In the 2nd half Central continued its emotional play leading 48-40 entering the 4th qtr. University chipped away at the lead as former Zoo Crew player Sahid Dortch knocked down consecutive three's in the 4th qtr to bring University within 1. SR guard Johnathan Williams was fouled with 15 seconds remaining and went to the line for a 1 n 1 with Central leading 61-60. Williams missed the 1 n 1 and JR forward Kameen McPleasant rebounded the shot but missed the put back and Dortch was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws to send the game into OT. Dortch again caught fire knocking down 3 more 3-pointers in the OT as University outscored Central 24-6 to pull out the victory.. 

Central finished off its' final scrimmage tonight with a 76-30 victory over Middlesex High at Central.

SR Fuquan Knight came off the bench to score 19 points and 6 steals in his 1st game in a year and a half at Central. Knight was named Essex County Suprise Player of the Year as a Freshman after averaging 6.0 pts. He played sparingly in his soph yr and sat out his jr year. Knight will be a major factor in this years team. JR Kameen McPleasant scored 12 points and JR Alif McCray added 10 points off the bench. SR Kevin Green added 5 assist, JR Ibn Ali recorded 2 blocks and JR Kameen McPleasant pulled down 7 boards.

Central finished 5-0 in their scrimmages. Central will open up on Sunday at 6pm vs University High in the Festival of the Phoenix Tournament played at University.

Central went over to Jersey City and scrimmaged Lincoln High....After the 1st quarter Central trailed 10-7, before turning up the defense in the 2nd and finishing the qtr 24-4 as the three guard tandem of Alif McCray, Daquan Jones and Johnathan Williams made it hard for the Lincoln guards to get the ball up the court. Avent Holston caught a suprising alley oop dunk from Williams that ignited the Central team. Williams led the way with 18 points-10 in the 2nd qtr, 5 steals and 4 assist. Avent Holston scored 13 points, 8 boards and 5 steals. Kameen McPleasant added 8 rebounds

McPleasant played and practiced all week despite the sudden death of his father on Dec. 5th. His father will be buried today at 1pm at Perry's Funeral Home in Newark. The team will attend the funeral in support of Kameen and his family.

The team will then return to Central and prepare for their final scrimmage against Technology High at Central at 4pm. 

Yesterday afternoon Central scrimmaged Summit High in Newark. Central continues to play strong on defense as they played four quarters winning 72-38. JR Patrick Cole and SR Johnathan Williams both scored 16 points. Williams also recorded 8 rebounds, 7 assist and 3 steals. JR Daquan Jones continues to play well scoring 10 points off the bench. JR Ibn Ali recorded 2 blocks and JR Alif McCray added 3 steals.

Central will scrimmage Lincoln of Jersey City on Friday at 4pm away.

Central's 1st scrimmage turned out to be one sided as the Blue Devils knocked off Newark Vocational 89-28....

 JR guard Daquan Jones came off the bench to score 15 points to lead a balanced attack as six player's scored in double digits... JR Patrick Cole added 14, SR Avent Holston added 13 points, 10 boards and 6 assist, JR Tyrell Alston came off the bench and added 12 points, SR Johnathon Williams scored 11 and JR Kameen McPleasant added 10....SR guard Andrew Tomlin added 4 steals and JR Rodney carney recorded 2 blocks

 Central will play again on Monday at 4pm vs Summit High at Central...Please note spectators will not be allowed in the game.

The Central High basketball team finished 13-12 last season and returns their 3 top scorers from that team. SR Johnathon Williams returns after leading the team in scoring(22.4), and steals(3.3). Williams also shot 57% from the field and needs 76 points to crack 1,000 pts this season. Also returning is SR Avent Holston who averaged 14.7 points and team leading 9.8 rebounds and is a double double waiting to happen. JR Kameen McPleasant who is in his 3rd year of organized basketball added 7.2 pts and 5.8 rebounds in his 1st varsity campaign last season. I personally believe this will be his breakout season. Rounding out the returning starters is SR Kevin Green who led the team with 4.3 assist average.

The team has been playing together since April playing in various events in the past 7 months. The team played 48 games finishing with a 35-13 record. The team played in the following events;

Providence Jam Fest AAU(Providence, RI) -(1-2)

Newark Mayor's Tournament(Newark) - (2-1)

Southern Invitational AAU(Hampton, VA) - (0-3)

HBC Tournament(Neptune, NJ) - (1-1)

Caldwell College Team Camp(Caldwell, NJ) - (8-0)

Rutger's Team Camp(Piscataway, NJ) - (2-2)

Zoo Crew Summer League(Newark) - (5-4)

Westside Park Summer League(Newark) - (7-0)

Zoo Crew Fall league(Newark) - (9-0)

With the addition to this years squad of JR Patrick Cole who transferred from(St. Anthony) in midseason and was limited to JV action for the Blue Devils last year. Cole brings another scorer and ballhandler to the Central team. SR Andrew Tomlin another player that came in midseason last year from(Old Bridge) but never really became comfortable in the line up understands his role on the team and gives us an another outside threat and another ballhandler to the team. JR Tyrell Alston returns after missing 16 games last year with a broken wrist. Alstons defense, ballhandling skills and rebounding will be a great asset to the team. Alston was predicted to be the starting PG last season before suffering a broken wrist in the opening scrimmage. SR Jamaal McClendon also returns and didn't play much last season but looks to receive playing time this season. McClendon brings energy and rebounding strength to the team. JR Daquan Jones also returns as he started the last half of the season last year, but will be asked to come of the bench to provide energy and defense this season. The JV team finished 19-3 last season and JR's Stephon Woodson and Ibn Ali will see some action to fill the void created by Johnson who will become eligible in February. JR Rodney carney will also look to see some time in a crowded backcourt.

The team has also received two promising JR transfers from Science Park. Alif McCray a PG who brings defense and strengthens the backcourt with his ballhandling and passing. McCray will also bring a winning attitude as he captured two State Championships under his belt with Science. Also Ramon Johnson a 6'8 player who will help the inside game of Central once he jumps in the line-up in February. Johnson will be the push the Blue Devils will need to challenge for the County, Conference and State titles, the Blue Devils have their goals set for.

McCray or Johnson didn't participate with the Blue Devils in most of the league and tournaments. They actually only played in the Zoo Crew fall league.

The season looks very bright for the Blue Devils the next two years. The team is very talented and can pose match-up problems as the team has multiple player's who can play more than one position. If they come out hungry i don't think it's a team that can match the talent. The games have to be played and no games are won on paper, they are won on the court.

I'll keep you posted.

Over the past few years the Zoo Crew Summer League has arguably been one of the top summer league's in NJ. The league has been blessed to have some of the top player's and teams participate.

The league has turned out various Div 1,2 & 3 player's as well as Junior College player's.

Over the years the league has produced Dashuan Butler(West Virginia), Mike Mcfadden(Iona), Ashton Gibbs(Pitt), Kenneth Faried(Moorehead St.), Terrence Grier(FDU), Rashard Bishop(Cincinnati), Corey Chandler(?), Ryan Bacon(St. Peter's), Wesley jenkins(St. Peter's), Jordan Costner(St. Peter's), Rashon Dwight(Iona), Travis Taylor(Monmouth), Richard Hall(Marist), Kenneth Ortiz(SMU), Stanley Elliott(Bethune-Cookman), Jerrell Thompso(Sacred Heart), Anthony Nelson(Niagra), Jermel jenkins(Iona), Casiem Drummond(Marist), DeShaun Mitchell(Rider), Yvon Raymond(St. Peter's), Brandon hall(St. Peter's), Kimanni Barrett(La Salle), Hashim Bailey(UMASS), Horace McGloster(St. Bonaventure), Sean Berry(Maryland Eastern Shore), Brad Haugabrook(North Florida), Charlie Rigogliosi(Rutger's), Jamee Jackson(Quinnipiac), Gary Wallace(Robert Morris), Egheosa Edomwonyi(Rice), Jheryl Wilson(NJIT), Calvin O'Neil(Middle Tennessee St.), Byron Byrd(Southern Utah), Jameel Grace(Southern University), Brian Dougher(Stony Brook) and a host of other's......

The list continues to grow as the early signing period has inked some former player's from the Zoo Crew Summer League to Div 1 scholarships and also the team they played with in the league.

 Kyrie Irving - St. Patrick's - committed to Duke - Newark Rams

Ronald Roberts - St. Peter's Prep. - committed to St. John's - Bayonne Mean Machine

Derrick Williams - St. Anthony - committed to Richmond - NY Griffins

Chase Plummer - St. Patrick's - committed to UMBC - MSU Skyliners

David Laury - Ocean Academy - committed to Iona - NIA Prep.

Derrick Gordon - St. Patrick's - committed to Western Kentucky - Team NJ Elite

Devon Gibson - NIA Prep. - committed to Maryland Eastern Shore - Hardrock

I'm sure their will be more added to this list in the near future. Don't forget the Zoo league is only 202 day's away and this year it will be indoors......

Newark Central(9-0) came out on top with a clean record in the Zoo Crew Fall League by defeatin Westside 74-68 in the Championship played Sunday afternoon at Central. Central trailed 66-60 with 2 minutes remaining before going on a 14-2 run to close out the game. SR Johnathan Williams led the run with all six of his points in the final 2 min. JR Ramon Johnson scored 21 points in the win, JR Kameen McPleasant added 20, JR Patrick Cole contributed 14 and SR Avent Holston scored 13.

Westside received a strong inside performance from Demond T. with 17 points, Gerald Rhymes added 16 points, Jalill Dennis scored 15 points and Dakwon S. added 11 points in a hard fought loss for Westside.

I would like to thank all the teams that participated in the 1st Annual Zoo Crew Fall league, Technology, Perth Amboy, South Mountain Select AAU, PPY AAU, Westside and Science Park. 

Just think the Zoo Crew Summer League is only 202 days away.

Games are played every Sunday at Newark Central, 246 18th ave - enter on 17th ave side., Newark

STANDINGS

1.Newark Central (7-0)

2.Westside (6-1) 

3.Technology (5-2)  

4.Science Park (4-3)   

5.PPY Elite(AAU (4-3)

6.South Mountain Select(AAU) (2-5)

7.Perth Amboy (2-5)

SEMIFINALS 

Newark Central (54) - PPY AAU (38)

Avent Holston(Central) SR led a balanced attack with 10 points to keep Central undefeated and advance to the Championship. Jared Hall(Newark Tech) FR scored 14 points in the loss for PPY.

Westside (75) - Perth Amboy (62)

Westside trailed by as much as 12 points in the 1st half but stormed back with the strong inside play of Demond(Westside) SR with 26 points and T. Dennis(Westside) Sr with 10 points. Quannie Bailey(Westside) FR scored 15 points and I. Dennis(Westside) SR added 10 points. Perth Amboy received 17 points from Javier(Perth Amboy) FR, 15 points from Jeffrey Pena(Perth Amboy) SR and 10 points from Vic(Perth Amboy) JR

(Playoff's 1ST ROUND)

PPY AAU (53) - Science Park (33)

T. Swan(Montclair) soph scored 20 points to lead PPY into the semi-final round. Rakwon(Science) FR scored 10 points in a losing effort for Science Park.

Perth Amboy (2) - Technology (0)

Westside (57) - South Mountain Selwect AAU (25)

(WEEK 6)

Westside (52) - South Mountain Select AAU (36)

J. Dennis dropped in 21 points to help Westside in the victory. T. Martin scored 17 and G. Rhymes added 10 in the victory. David Harris(University) SR scored 11 points in a losing effort.

Westside (68) - Technology (49)

In a battle for 2nd place Westside secured the #2 spot for the playoff's in the win. D. Taylor erupted for 19 points in the win. T. Dennis 15, J. Dennis 13 and T. Martin 12 all contributed in the win. Bikier Hayes put on a shooting exihibition knocking 6 3's to end up with 22 points.

PPY AAU (40) - Science PK. (19)

S. Weisz scored 10 points in leading PPY to the win. William Porter led Science with 6 points.

Playoff's begin next Sunday Nov 15th at 10:30am at Central High

 (WEEK 5)

Technology (56) - Science Park (38)

JR Bikier Hayes scored 16 points and Tevin Wiley added 10 points as Technology handled Science Pk. easily. JR William Porter scored 17 points in the loss and FR Justin Harrell added 12.

Newark Central (61) - Perth Amboy (51)

JR Ramon Johnson scored 17 points, JR Kameen McPleasant added 15 and SR Avent Holston contributed 10 points to help Central remain undefeated. JR Vic scored 20 points, SR Eli and FR Hamilton both scored 13 points in the loss.

Perth Amboy (59 - South Mountain Select (56) OT

Vic scored 24, Eli 15 and Hamilton 12 to lift Perth Amboy to victory. David Harris(University) scored 20 points in the loss.

Westside (46) - PPY AAU (35)

Westside trailed 11-0 to start the game and worked their way back with strong inside play of Demond with 22 points to help them pull out the victory. SR Kasim Kaba(Newark Tech) scored 11 points and FR Jared Hall(Newark Tech) added 10 points in the loss.

(WEEK 4)

Newark Central (53) - Westside (46)

SR Johnathon Williams scored 14 points in leading Central to victory. SR Taji scored 12 points for Westside and Demond added 13 points in the loss.

South Mountain Select AAu (41) - PPY AAU (38)

SR David Harris(University) scored 16 points in the win. Isiah Jennings scored 13 points in the loss.

Technology (46) - Perth Amboy (44)

JR Bikier Hayes erupted for 22 points as Technology needed a late run toi pull out the victory. Javier dropped in 12 points in the loss.

(WEEK 3)

Science Pk (41) - ASouth Mountain Select AAU (31) OT

Science Park trailed most of the game but fough back in the last 5 min to force OT and pull out the victory. JR William Porter scored 12 points and FR Justin Harrell added 10 points in the win. David Harris(University) SR scored a game high 23 points but it wasn't enough for South Mountain.

Newark Central (42) - Technology (41)

 Central trailed by as much as 8 in the 2nd half before going on a run to pull out the victory. JR Ramon Johnson scored 18 points and JR Kameen McPleasant added 12 points. JR Bikier Hayes scored 12 points and SR Kwame Dozier added 10 points in the loss.

Westside (46) - Perth Amboy (39)

SR Demond scored 25 points in leading Westside over Perth Amboy. Gerald Rhymes added 10 points in the win. Kearny scored 12 points in a losing effort. 

 (WEEK 2)

Newark Central (49) - PPY Elite(AAU) (23)

Junior center Ramon Johnson and JR guard Kevin Bell both led a balanced Central attack with 8 points as Central rolled over PPY. Jared Hall scored 8 points in the loss.

Science Park (41) - Perth Amboy (30)

William Porter(JR) scored 14 points to give Science its' 1st win in league play. FR guard Q. Lyndsay added 11 points in the win. Tico scored 9 points in a losing effort for Perth Amboy.

PPY Elite(AAU) 43 - Perth Amboy (33)

Jared Hall dropped in 13 points as PPY pulled away from Perth Amboy in the final 5 minutes . Chili scored 12 points in the loss.

(WEEK 1) 

Technolgy (48) - South Mountain Select(AAU) (46)

Technology trailed early and kept South Mountain at bay for the majority of the 2nd half before pulling away for the victory. Bikier Hayes led Technology with 14 points and Abdul-Hamid added 8 points. Udarins Muhammad scored 15 and Dwayne Murril(Newark Tech) added 10 points in the loss.

Westside (2) - Team MVP(AAU) (0)

Newark Central (47) - Science Park (19)

Ramon Johnson(jr) dropped in 14 points to pace Central. Johnathon Williams(sr) and Jamaal Mcclendon(sr) both scored 9 points in the win. Wayne Clark and Lyndssy both scored 8 points in the loss.

Two jr's have left defending Group 2 Champions Science Park and enrolled in Newark's Central High. Ramon Johnson a 6'7 forward and Alif McCray a 5'9 guard.

Newark Central had a good spring/summer and already returns key player's from last years team with four starters returning and the addition of JR Patrick Cole who transferred in from St. Anthony in the middle of last season and finished his sophmore campaign playing on a JV team that finished 19-3 last season. Central returns 3rd team All County player SR Johnathan Williams 22.4 pts a game last season and also was 2nd in the county in scoring and needs about 70 pts to score 1,000, 2nd leading scorer SR Avent Holston 14.2 pts and 9.3 rebounds along with SR Kevin Green who led the team in assist 4.3 and keeps everyone happy with his ballhandling skills and rounding out the returning floor is JR Kameen McPleasant who averaged 7 pts and 5 reb last season(named 1st team All-Essex soph last season) and arguably the most improved player on the team from last season. Also pushing for playing time this year will be JR Tyrell Alston who missed most of last season with a broken wrist, SR Andrew Tomlin who transferred in the middle of the season last year from Old Bridge, SR Jamaal McClendon who will be looking to fill the 5th spot, jr's Kevin Bell(JV leading scorer last season), Daquan Jones(named 1st team All-Essex soph last season), Ibn Ali, Stephon Woodson and Rodney Carney along with Ramon Johnson and Alif McCray will be pushing for playing time.

The season looks very bright for the Blue Devils if the teams plays togehter. (Note) Of the 15 player's named Williams, Tomlin, McClendon, Alston and Woodson are honor roll students with 3.0 or higher. They are in honors classes, yeah we have those at Central.

Can't wait for the games to begin

Central also lost a player to Science Park this yr as jr. guard William Porter transferred out, he saw limited action on Varsity last year but was a key component to the JV team last season. The Blue Devil family wishes him luck.

In a classic game played at the Zoo Crew Summer League on Sunday Hardrock A who trailed by as much as 13 points in the 2nd half stormed back with their pressure defense to knock off Bloomfield College in OT 75-69. The game was standing room only as different player's took turns hitting key baskets throughout the game.

Hardrock A who at one point was 0-3 in league play started a roll and won 7 straight to capture their 2nd Championship, the last one being in 2007. Keon Lawrence(Seton Hall) showed why he's playing in the Big East as he dropped in 21 of his 32 points in the 2nd half to help Hardrock A pull out the win. Dwayne Howell added 13 points and Chad Barnes(Rutger's Newark) added 11 points in the win.

Bloomfield College playing in the league for the 2nd year showed why they will be a problem next season. Gage Daye(soph) scored 31 points scoring 23 in the 1st half on an array of crowd pleasing moves. In the 2nd half Ahmad harris dropped in 18 of his 22 points with some tough ballhandling and strong moves to the rack.

Last year Champs Zoo Crew was eliminated in the 1st round by the  Skullheads

In the finals of the Zoo Crew Summer League played on Sunday evening Tyler(Mercy College) by way of Montclair put his team on his back and dropped in 26 points to give Somethin Special their 1st Championship after only two years in the league with a 64-60 win. Tyler received help from Shaquille Thomas one of the state's top player's as he added 16 points and added some ferocious putbacks.

Nia Prep. fought back after trailing by as much as 10 points, James Frazier scored 13 points and Kelvin Amayo added 12 points in the loss. This was Nia Prep's 1st year in the league.

The 2008 and 2007 Champion Hardrock was knocked out by Somethin Special.

NJ Panthers (47) - WestWard All-Stars (38)

The Panthers opened up a 9 point lead and never looked back in defeating the WestWard All-Stars to claim their 1st ever Zoo Crew Summer League Championship in the 1st year of the fr/soph div. This is the Panthers 4th year in the Zoo Crew Summer League and they improved every year with the majority of the same player's. Andre Chambers(Wings Academy, Bronx) led all scorers with 19 points. Niko Kotoulas(Morris Knolls) fr chipped in with 14 points.

WestWard All-Stars playing in their 1st Championship in their 1st year played well but couldn't put it together as D. Cox(Newark Eastside) jr scored 12 points in the loss. William Porter scored 10 points in the loss.

Move Your Feet (44) - NJ Crusaders (36)

Mover Your Feet from Highstown NJ opened up a 16 point halftime lead and never looked back to claim their 1st Zoo Crew Championship in their 1st year in the league. Ethan Chee(Hun School) FR led the way with 11 points.

NJ Crusaders who was also playing in their 1st Championship game and it was also their 1st year in the league was led by Jameel patterson(Bloomfield High) FR with 12 points.

Last years champion Next Level didn't enter the league this year.

Paterson Mustangs (44) - Team MVP (43)

The Mustangs the defending 12U Champs held off a furious rally by Team MVP from Trenton to claim their 2nd straight Zoo Crew Summer League Champion and finish 10-0 in league play. The Mustangs was the only #1 seed to win a championship this year and the only team to return to the finals in the Zoo Summer League. Team MVP who turned the ball over twice in the final seconds trailing by 1 played a very good game and represented Trenton well.

Jordan dropped in 8 of his 10 points in the 2nd half to lead the Mustangs. Kevin Alexis and James Wright two good looking prospects led Team MVP with 12 points in a losing effort.

(10u Division)

#3 Boyz on Blacktop held on to knock off undefeated and #1 NJ Panthers 34-30. Tyson E. dropped in 10 points to lead his team to the win. Naquan McCormick scored 8 of his 10 points in the 2nd half to try and rally the NJ Panthers.

For both teams it was their 1st time in the league. Last years Champion Jerzee Hot Boyz moved up to the 12-U division.

Newark Central defeated the WestWard All-Stars 65-43 to capture the Floyd Melvin Highschool League last night at Westside Park. Central trailed 4-0 and took over the game after jumping out to a 13-4 lead. Johnathan Williams(sr) dropped in 25 points and recorded 4 steals and played great defense on the other teams top scorer. Patrick Cole(jr) was all over the court as he dropped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assist. Kameen McPleasant(jr) controlled the paint as he scored 10 points and pulled down 5 rebounds.

Central played well all spring/summer and finished with a 25-11 record with most of the losses coming to out of state teams in AAU Tournaments. Out of the 36 games we played, we never had a full roster. A player or two was always missing. Central finished 8-0 in the Caldwell Team Camp and 8-0 in the Floyd Melvin League.

The upcoming season looks bright for the Blue Devils. The roster for the spring/summer included;

5'11 Johnathon Williams(sr)

6'6 Jamaal McClendon(sr)

5'7 Kevin Green(sr)

6'1 Avent Holston(sr)

5'11 Andrew Tomlin(jr)

6'3 Patrick Cole(jr)

6'5 Kameen McPleasant(jr)

6'1 Stephon Woodson(jr)

6'2 Tyrell Alston(jr)

6'2 Ibn Ali(jr)

5'9 Daquan Jones(jr)

6'0 Rodney Carney(jr)

5'10 Al-Taraad Squire(so)

5'8 Marcus Fleming(so)

Former Newark Central player Marquise "Smooth" Moore has enrolled in Rutger's Newark and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Moore transferred from Div 2 University of Bridgeport where he played the last two seasons.

Moore led Central to the North Jersey Group 2 Championship in 2006 and into the state final where Central lost to Haddonfield. Moore averaged 13 points his sr season and was named 3rd team All-Essex County and 1st team All Mountain Valley.

Moore will be a vaulable asset to Rutger's Newark for the next two seasons where it plays in the tough NJAC Conference and where he will battle against former teammate at Central Omar Smith who plays at Stockton College. Stockton lost in the Div 3 National Championship game this past year.

Former Newark Central player's land on their feet.

Curtis Elliott a 2009 Central graduate has enrolled in Virginia St. University. Curtis will play football next season for Virginia St. Curtis played basketball/football at Central all four years and was an honor student. We wish Curtis succes in his four years of college.

Bilal Gordon will attend Northhampton Community College where he will play basketball. Bilal spent his first 3 years at Central and was a three year varsity player starting his soph year. His freshman year he was part of Central's North Jersey Group 2 Championship team. His junior season was supposed to be his breakout year but Gordon played only 5 games due to personal reasons. He move to PA where he graduated highschool in 2009.

Gordon appears excited about his new start and i spoke with the head coach and he is enthused to have Bilal in his program. We wish Billa the best.

10u

Boyz on Black Top (29) - NP Pirates (15)

Jayvon scored 11 points to lead his team to victory. James Gardner scored 5 points in a losing effort.

NJ Crusaders (27) - Franklin Heat (13)

 Aaron C. scored 8 points in the win. Cameron Silver scored 6 points in the loss.

NJ Panthers (28) - Franklin Heat (4)

Roland Whitley scored 8 points to keep the Panthers undefeated in league play. Khalil Powell and Antonio Gamboa both scored 2 points in the win.

12U

NJ Pirates (37) - NJ Crusaders (35)

Khalif Crawford dropped in 14 points in the win. Keith scored 19 points in the loss.

Jerzee Hot Boyz (27) - NJ Pirates (17)

Kobe scored 15 points and Aziz added 10 to lead the Hotboyz. Terrell McClain scored 7 points in a losing effort.

8th grade

Move Your Feet (47) - Team One (25)

#7 scored 11 points and #21 added 10 in the victory. #42 scored 15 points in the loss.

South Mountain Select (39) - Central Ward (34)

Sekou Kaba dropped in 15 points and Stephen McNair(Hudson Catholic) fr dropped in 14 points. Dre(Louise A. Spencer) 8th grader scored 17 points and Javon Phelps(Shabazz) fr. added 13 points in the loss.

Move Your Feet (53) - Bayonne Mean machine (37)

#7 and #4 both scored 11 points in the win. Jerron Smith scored 13 points and Dante Walker added 10 points in the loss.

Fr/soph

Newark Rams (34) - NJ Panthers (29)

Foreman dropped in 12 points to lead his team to the victory. Niko Kotoulas scored 6 points in the loss.

Bayonne Mean machine (39) - Newark Rams (33)

Mark Wilson dropped in 20 points to lead his team to the victory. Grant scored 10 points in the loss.

Bayonne Mean machine (51) - Westward All-Stars (48)

Rodney Wilson continued his scrong with 19 points in the win. D. Gilbert and K. Shareef both scored 16 points in a losing effort.

Jr/Sr

Bayonne Mean machine (56) - Irvington (53)

Tarique Holmes and Jimmy Smith both scored 18 points and Jay Williams added 12. In a losing effort Devante scored 12 and Jospeh added 10 points.

NJ Hurricanes (55) - Westside (41)

LaGrande scored 12 points and K. Brown added 11 points in the win to keep the Hurricanes alive for the playoff's. In the loss Jalill Dennis scored 17 points, Dakwan Simmons 11 and Gerald Rhymes 10.

Newark Rams (51) - EO Campus (41)

Devonn Boyd and Rashid Sabur(Bloomfield Tech) SR both scored 15 points in the win to give the Rams the #4 seed in the playoff's. M. Kaba scored 14 points in the loss.

EO Campus (45) - NY Griffins (40)

M. Moody scored 13 points and M. Kaba added11 in the win. Anthony Matthews(Curtis HS, Staten Island) JR scored 15 points in the loss.

Newark Rams (56) - New Providence (47)

#23 scored 14 points and Boyd added 12 points in the win. J. Siracusa and W. Madsen both scored 11 points in the loss. M. Iacovelli added 10 points.

NJ Hurricanes (63) - New Providence (37)

The Hurricanes needing the win to get in the playoff's recieved 18 points from John, Kopeland 16, Ata 12 and Burgess added 11. D. Balogue scored 10 points.

COLLEGE

Felician (56) - Asbury Park (53)

Felician needed to win to enter the playoff's and they did just that as Sue threw down a thunderous dunk to give Felician the lead for good with 1 minute remaining. Pero led the way with 16 points and Anthony Obery dropped in 14 and Antoine Obery added 13 in the win. Dev scored 18 points in the loss and Paceo added 15 points.

JR/SR

Nia Prep (55) - Westside (32)

Nia pulled away in the final 7 minutes to break open a close game. Aishon White dropped in 21 points and James Frazier added 11 points. Demond taylor scored 10 points iun the loss.

Newark Blaze (52) - EO Camous (47)

Newark Blaze secured the 2nd seed in the playoff's by rallying to knock off East Orange. Kevin Philemon(Bloomfield Tech) sr scored 16 points, Frank Tape added 13 and Shomari McGhee scored 12 points in the win. Kaba scored 9 points in the loss.

Newark Blaze (49) - NIA Prep. (43)

Newark Blaze knocked down crucial free throws down the stretch to pull the game out. Eddie Brown scored 16 and Frank Tape added 11 points. Aishon White scored 16 points in the loss.

FR/SOPH

Future Leaders (35) - Newark rams (32)

future Leaders held off a late run by the Rams for the win. Tyan W. led the win with 13 points. Forman and Taylor both scored 10 points in the win.

8TH GRADE

NJ Crusaders (63) - Team One (51)

Raquan(Hudson Catholic) fr scored all 15 of his points in the 2nd half. Jahmille added 12 and Tyler scored 10 points. Eddie dropped in 16 points and Ray added 11 in a losing effort.

Asbury Park (50) - Team One (40)

Hammary dropped in 32 points and Mooney added 12 points in the win. Eddie dropped in 18 points in the loss.

12U

Rahway rennaisance (38) - Lo All-Stars (20)

Rahway needing a win to secure the final spot and did so as E. Amaker dropped in 10 points. Tyrone scored 8 points in the loss.

(COLLEGE)

1.G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (7-0)

2.Hardrock B (6-1)

3.Zoo Crew (5-2) 

4.Asbury Park (4-2)    

5.Blue Devils (4-3) 

6.Skullheads (3-3) 

7.Bloomfield (3-4)

8.NIA Prep. (3-4)  

9.Hardrock A (3-4)

10.Felician (3-4)  

ECC (2-5)    

Hillside (2-5)   

Kean (0-7)   

Top 8 teams make the playoff's

(JR/SR)

1.Hardrock (7-0)

2.Newark Blaze (6-1)

3.NIA Prep (5-2)

4.EO Campus (3-2)

5.Newark Rams (2-2) 

6.WestSide (3-3)   

7.WestWard (4-3)

8.Blue Devils (4-3) 

9.Somethin Special (4-3)

10.NY Griffins (3-3)

11.Bayonne Mean machine (3-3)

12.Irvington (3-3)         

NJ Hurricanes (2-3)               

Brickabockaz (2-4)        

New Providence (0-5)  

Top 12 teams make the playoff's

(FR/SOPH)

1.Duchess Diamonds (7-0)

2.Future Leaders (5-2) 

3.NJ Panthers (4-2) 

4.WestWard (4-2)   

5.Bayonne Mean machine (3-2)

6.Blue Devils (4-3) 

7.Newark Rams (2-3)         

8.WestSide (3-4)

Middlsesex Futurz (2-5)

Tha Ballers (2-5)    

Science Park (0-7)

Top 8 teams make the playoff's

(8th grade)  

1.Paterson Mustangs (7-0)

2.Middlesex Futurz (6-1)

3.Move Your Feet (3-1) 

4.Asbury Park (4-2)       

5.South Mountain Select (3-3)

6.Bayonne Mean machine (3-3) 

7.Central Ward (3-3)

8.NJ Crusaders (3-4)

Team One (1-5)      

3D Sqiures (2-5)       

Team MVP (0-7)  

Top 8 teams make the playoff's

(12u)

1.Paterson Mustangs (7-0)

2.Tha ballers (6-1) 

3.Team MVP (6-1)   

4.NJ Crusaders (4-2)   

5.Nj Pirates (3-2) 

6.Jerzee Hot Boyz (2-3)

7.Rahway Renaissance (3-4)

8.LO All-Stars (3-4)  

Central Ward (2-5)        

3D Squires (0-6)

Full Throttle (1-6)

Top 8 teams make the playoff's

(10U)

1.NJ Panthers (6-0)

2.Boyz on Black Top (2-0)

3.Asbury Park (5-2)

4.NP Pirates (3-3) 

5.NJ Crusaders (2-3)      

6.Network (3-4)

7.Metro Hoops (2-5)    

8.Franklin Heat (0-3)   

Top 8 teams make the playoff's 

In last nights action in the Westside Park High school league Newark Central breezed by N. 13th St. 57-31. Central finished 5-0 in league play. Kameen McPleasant(Central) jr finished with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Stephon Woodson(Central) jr added 13 points in the win. Johnathan Williams(Central) sr added 4 steals and 5 assist. Jamaal McClendon(Central) sr recorded 2 blocks.

Central will play Newark Tech in the playoff's on Tuesday at 6pm.

NJ Hurricanes (37) - Irvington (26)

Aaron Broadie(Newark Eastside) soph scored 10 points in the win. Joseph(Irvington) Jr scored 8 points in the loss.

Hardrock (70) - Newark Blaze (63)

 In a battle for 1st place Kenneth Ortiz and Devon Gibson both All-Staters both dropped in 27 points to keep their team undefeated. Isiah Williams 20, Shaomari Mcghee 13 and Frank Tape 12 came up short.

Somethin Special (49) - NJ Hurricanes (38)

Lucky Jones (St. Anthony) JR scored 17 points to lead his team. D. Lagrand scored 12 points in the loss.

NY Griffins(68) - Bayonne Mean machine (54)

Griffins broke open a close game to keep their playoff hopes alive. Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) SR had a monster game with 35 points. Anthony contributed 10 points. Tarique Holmes scored 11 points and damian Williams added 11 points.

Westside (42) - Blue Devils (39)

S. Simmons scored 19 points to lead WestSide.Johnathan Williams(Central) sr scored 12 points in the loss.

WestWard All-Stars (61) - Brickabockaz (38)

David harris(University) SR scored 10 points in the win. A. Bey(Newark Vo) soph scored 15 points in the loss.

Westside (42) - Newark Rams (37)

Larry Trayham(Westside) JR scored 24 points in the win. Taylor scored 13 points in the loss for the Rams.

Blue Devils (38) - Science PK (18)

Al-Taraad Squire(Central) soph and Rodney carney(Central) JR both scored 9 points in the win. Davionne Artis scored 9 points in the loss.

Duchess Diamonds (61) - WestWard All-Stars (50)

B. Langston scored 21 points, J. Derosa 13 points and J.R. Pringley added 12 points. D. Galbert scored 27 points in the loss.

Bayonne Mean machine (44) - Middlesex Futurz (40)

R. Wilson scored 15 points in the win. Brown scored 14 and Lewis 10 in a losing effort.

Duchess Diamonds (35) - NJ panthers (27)

Duchess remained undefeated knocking off a tough Panthers team. R. Rhoden led a balanced attack with 10 points. Nikko Kotoulas a good looking big guy had 11 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (58) - NJ Crusaders (48)

Reggie and Karon both headed to Paterson catholic scored 25 points each to account for much of the scoring. Raekwon(Hudson Catholic) FR also dropped in 25 points in a losing effort.

South Mountain Select (53) - Team MVP (29)

Dwayne Murrill(Newark Tech) FR scored 22 points and Stephen McNair(Hudson Catholic) FR added 16 points in the win. Terry Taylor scored 8 points in the loss.

Future Leaders (46) - Tha ballers (27)

Jaquan scored 19 points in the win. Jarad Johnson scored 9 points in the loss.

Tha Ballers (43) - Central Ward (15)

 Isiah Still scored a team high 12 points in the win. Terrance and Dot scored 5 points each in the loss.

Team MVP (35) - Jerzee Hot Boyz (27)

Alexis scored 12 points in the win. Aziz led the Hotboyz with 9 points in the loss.

Rahway Renaissance (32) - Full Throttle  (12)

Rahway fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive knocked off Full Throttle. N. Johnson scored 11 points in the win. Nike Lapossel and Peyton Miller both scored 4 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (35) - Rahway Renaissance (10)

Mustangs remained undefeated as Asem and Marquel both scored 8 points in the win. K. Elliott scored 6 points in the loss. 

Asbury Park (27) - Network (24) OT

T. Grayson scored all 12 of his points in the 2nd half as Asbury Parl stormed bacck and forced OT and win the game over Network. Yas led Network with 13 points.

Boyz on BlackTop (33) - NJ Crusaders (1)

Tyson scored 10 points in the win and DJ Williams scored the only point for the NJ Crusaders.

NJ Panthers (34) - Metro Hoops (23)

The Panthers remained undefeated as Roland Whitley led the way with 12 points. J. Wiley scored 7 points in a losing effort.

NP Pirates (12) - Franklin Heat (8)

Dock and J. Gardner both scored 3 points in the win. Khalil Powell scored 4 points in the loss.

8/7 (Friday)

Hardrock A (70) Kean (48)

Hardrock A kept their playoff hopes alive by knocking off Kean. Munir Lowther caught fire knocking down 5 3's enroute to 17 points, Ryan(Rutger's Newark) added 13, Dashuan barrino and K. lawrence both scored 11 points in the win. Kean had a strong showing from Akiwondi Oshidi with 14 points and Vinny Darpino added 10 points.

Blue Devils (59) Essex County (42)

Duquan Leonard(New Jersey City) scored 15 points and Omar Smith(Stockton College) and James Richardson both scored 13 points in the win. The Blue Devils are made up of former Newark Central player's. Alan Weathers led Essex with 14 points in the loss and Fateen added 12 points.

Zoo Crew (55) - Bloomfield (51) OT

Anthony Morgano scored 15 points and Charles Smith added 12 points in the win. E. Brantley scored 13 points and Ahmad Harris added 10 points in the loss.

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (49) - Essex County (42)

J. Wilson scored 20 points and R. Bacon added 10 to keep the Bad Boyz undefeated with one game remaining. Richard Williams 14, Alan Weathers and Don finished with 10 points in the loss.

Asbury Park (57) - Kean (37)

Asbury Park improvrs their status fior the playoff's as Dev davis dropped in 24 points and JR Pacius added 14 points. Vinny Darpino scored 10 points in the loss.

Hardrock A (56) - Felician (53)

Dwayne Howell dropped in 14 points, Dashuan Barrino added 13 and K. Lawrence added 10 in the win. Ethan and Devon dropped in 12 points and Antoine Obery scored 11 points in the loss.

Hardrock B (58) - Hillside (54)

Two All-State player's Kenneth Ortiz and Devon Gibson both scored 12 points in the win. Jazz Rodgers got hot and scored 21 of his 25 points in the 2nd half to bring Hillside back from a double digit deficit. Quadir Bellamy added 14 points in the loss.

NIA prep. (56) - Skullheads (55)

James Frazier knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give NIA Prep. the victory. Frazier scored a game high 27 points and Kevin chipped in with 10 points. Richard Brown(Montclair St.) scored 19 points and Radee Tutler(Voorhees College added 14 points in the loss.

Hardrock B (57) - ECC (54)

Devon Gibson scored 21 points, Antman added 15 points in the win. Tony scored 20 points and Allan Weathers added 14 points.

Hillside(56) - Blue Devils (42)

Quadir Bellamy scored 16, Jazz Rogers 13 and M. pierson 11 in the win. Kenneth Wardwick(New jersey City) scored 14 points and Omar Smith(Stockton College) added in the loss.

Bloomfield (54) - Nia Prep (32)

Bloomfield jumped all over NIA Prep. as Gage daye dropped in 23 points. Y'von Raymond(St. Peters) FR scored 10 points in the loss.

NIA prep.(62) - Hardrock A(60)

Y'von Raymond(St. peters) FR broke the tie with a driving lay-up at the buzzer. Aishon White(NIA prep.) scored 26 points, James Frazier(Nia prep) added 17 points and Jarnell added 14 points. Chad Barnes scored 15 points, Ryan(Rutgers Newark) 13 and Jihad added 12 points.

College

Hardrock B (47) - Blue Devils (44)

Devon Gibson dropped in 18 points, Kenneth Ortiz 11 and Antman dropped in 10 points to lead Hardrock. Phil Smith(Newark Express) scored 16 points and Kenneth WardWick(New Jersey City) added 10 points in the loss.

JR/SR div

Blue Devils (53) - Bayonne Mean machine (45)

In the last 3 minutes Central broke open a close game as Kameen McPleasant(jr) scored 16 points, Johnathan Williams(SR) added 14 points and Patrick Cole(JR) scored 10 points in the win. Tarique Holmes scored 13 and Vinny Masciale added11 points in the loss.

WestWard All-Stars (2) - NY Griffins (0)

8th grade div

Central Ward (43) - Team MVP (38)

Dre and Xavier both scored 14 points to lead Central Ward to victory. Gerald Alexis scored 10 points in the loss.

Middlesex Futurz (37) - South Mountain Select (33)

Derrick Brown dropped in 12 points and Elisha Ford dropped in 11 points in the win. Sekou Kaba scored 11 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (42) - 3D Squires (22)

The Mustangs remained undefeated as Isiah dropped in 18 points and Karon added 12 points. Travell scored 6 points in the loss.

NJ Crusaders (54) - Team MVP (52)

Nj Crusaders held off a furious rall by Team MVP out of Trenton. Dockett dropped in 13 points for the Crusaders and Kyle added 10 points. Kevin Alexis dropped in 22 points and James Wright added 10 points.

Middlesex Futurz (50) - NJ Crusaders (26)

Jamal Lewis led a balanced attack with 18 points, Derrick Brown 14 and Mookie Green added 13. Isiah Dockett scored 8 points in the loss.

12U

Team MVP (46) - Central Ward (10)

Anthony Wright scored 12 points as Team MVP out of Trenton pressed its' way to victory. James Wright added 10 points. AJ and Sadot led Central Ward with 4 points.

Team MVP (43) - LO All-Stars (6)

James Wright a good looking prospect in the 12U div scored 11 points in the win. Richard Chapman scored 4 points in the loss.

10U

Asbury Park (22) - Metro Hoops (13)

D. Holland scored 7 points to lead Asbury Park. J. Wiley and J. Scott both scored 6 points in the loss.

NJ Panthers (24) - NP Pirates (14)

NJ Panthers remained undefeated as Elijah Mitchell led the way with 8 points. Dock scored 6 points in the loss.

Network (15) - Metro Hoops (14)

Kurt and Justin scored 4 points each to lead their team to the win. J. Wiley scored 7 points in the loss.

These were the only games played due to the rain this weekend......

Newark Blaze (33) - New Providence (19)

Newark Blaze was leading when it began to rain, at the time Shomari McGhee had 15 and Isiah Williams 12 for Newark Blaze. Fuschetto had 8 points for New Providence.

WestWard All- Stars (42) - Blue Devils (41)

Blue Devils could have sent the game in OT as Jamaal Mcclendon was fouled as time expired but only made 1/2 free throws and WestWard was victorious. Wethers led WestWard with 13 points. Kameem McPleasant(jr) Newark Central scored 13 points, daquan Jones(jr) newark Central sacored 11 and Johnathan Williams(sr) Central added 10 points in the loss.

Bayonne Mean machine (57) - Newark Vocational (40)

Jimmy Smith scored 17 , Ahmir Bailey and Damian Williams both scored 11 points in the win. Abdul Bey scored 9 points in the loss.

All other games were not played due to rain.

Nj Panthers (17) - West Ward All-Stars (7)

The game was stopped with 6:30 remaining in the 1st half as an altercation broke out between the two teams. The game was stopped by the director and the victory was awarded to the NJ Panthers. N. Kotolulas scored 8 points for the Panthers at the time and  Nickerson had 3 for West Ward.

Due to the behavior of three WestWard player's they have been removed from the league and will no longer be allowed to participate in the Zoo Crew Summer League.

All other games were not played after this game was due to the rain.

Bayonne Mean Machine (54) - Team One (34)

Jaron Smith dropped in 17 points and Dante Borders added 14 points to lead Bayonne. Eddie dropped in 20 points in the loss.

Middlesex Futurz (37) - NJ Crusaders (36)

Mookie Green dropped in 15 points and Jamal Lewis added 12 points in the win. James Walker scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Move Your Feet ( 31) - South Mountain Select (17)

#9 scored 11 points and #4 added 10 points to lead their team to victory. Dwayne Murrill  scored 7 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (47) - Team MVP (38)

Nadie 14, Kenji 12 and Cory 10 led a balnaced attack for the Mustangs. Isiah York scored 17 points in the loss.

3D Squires were ahead of Middlesex Futurz 44-41 with 2:30 remaining before it began to rain and both teams were instructed not to leave. The rain passed in 15 min and the 3D Squires left the park and didn't return and the victory was awarded to the Middlesex Futurz. Mookie Green scored 15 and Moses Reilly added 12 points for the Futurz. Rashon had 12 for the 3D Squires.

Asbury Park (49) - Team MVP (32)

Asbury Park remained undefeated as Themond Harman scored 19 points and Morgan added 15 points. Isiah York scored 17 points in the loss.

Tha Ballers (37) - Full Throttle (20)

Juwan Dolbrice dropped in 14 points and Dontay Julius added 10 points to help in the win. Michael Caposella scored 11 points in the loss.

NJ Pirates (31) - Team MVP (24)

Temple and Ameer both dropped in 10 points to lead the NJ Pirates. Kevin Alexis scored 11 points in a losing effort.

Jerzee Hot Boyz (40) - Full Throttle (19)

Page dropped in 12 points in leading his team to victory. Michael Caposeela scored 8 points in the loss.

Tha Ballers (34) - 3D Squires (13)

James Corbett dropped in 12 points to lead Tha Ballers. Smith scored 5 points in the loss.

Metro Hoops (22) - Franklin Heat (9)

Raquan scored 9 points to lead his team to the win. Barry Mccloud scored 3 points in a losing effort.

NJ Panthers (23) - Asbury Park (21)

In the battle of unbeatens, the NJ Panthers pulled out the victory as it was a well played game by both teams. E. Mitchel led the winners with 7 points. J. Stevens and B. Brown scored 6 points in the loss.

NJ Crusaders (16) - Network (13)

The Crusaders came back from a 4 point halftime deficit to win the game and received 10 points from Jarrett Docket. Nas scored 5 points in the loss.

Hardrock B (82) - Felician (81)

Hardrock B trailed by 3 with under a minute remaining, before they used their press to overcome Felician who led throughout the game. Kenneth Ortiz scored 26 points to lead Hardrock and Devon Gibson scored 19 of his 25 points in the 2nd half to contribute to the victory. Felician soph Antoine Obery dropped in 36 points to try and help them pull out the game. Ethan Kennedy added 17 points and Suquan Gary added 10 points in a losing effort.

Asbury Park (54) - Hillside (34)

Asbury Park had a dunkfest knocking off Hillside in their balanced scoring attack, Dev Richardson 12, Pazhow Arties 11 and Ab Pacius added 9 points. Hillside received 15 points from Quadir Bellamy.

Zoo Crew (74) - Hardrock A (57)

Defending champs Zoo Crew broke a 34-34 tie by going on a 13-0 run to break open the game. Troy Goodman led all scorers with 25 points in the win, Anthony Morgano add 15, Saladine Collins(Essex County) scored 12 and Charles Smith added 11 points in the win. Corey scored 15, Keon and Howell added 11 points.

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (67) - Bloomfield (62)

J. Wilson 14, R. Bacon and I. Johnson both scored 13 points as last years runner-ups prevailed. In a losing effort Gage Daye scored 15 points, Ahmad Harris 14 and Chris Sampson 10.

Skullheads (46) - Kean (41)

Faheem dropped in 15 points, Phil Valdez(Rutger's Newark) and Assad Shakir added 10 points each in the win. Aiyo scored 12 points and Vimy D added 11 points in the loss.

Essex County (2) - NIA Prep. (0)

Hardrock B 56- Kean 52

Devon Gibson dropped in 21 points, Kenneth Ortiz 11, Rahmeel Johnson and Robert Byrd each dropped in 10 points in the win. Kean had a balanced attack in the loss as Vinny Darphino, Rob Lewis, Brian Little and Stan all scored 10 points.

Skullheads 52 - Zoo Crew 41

The Skullheads which is a part of the Zoo Crew family used its' experience to knock off defending champions Zoo Crew. Richard Brown(Montclair St.) scored 15 points in the win, Assad Shakir and Desmond Sanders added 10 points each. Nafis Blakewood scored 10 points in the loss.

Hillside 58 - Bloomfield 50

Hillside took advantage of Bloomfield being shorthanded and recorded its' 1st win. Quadir Bellamy knocked down 21 points in the win. Korey Roberson scored 14 in the loss and Kevin added 12.

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz 49 - Blue Devils 41

The Bad Boyz took sole possession of 1st place with the win. R. Bacon dropped in 15 points and I. Johnson added 12 points in the win. Phil Smith scored 12 points and Duquan Leonard added(New Jersey City) added 10 points in the loss. 

Newark Central playing in the WestSide Park high school league knocked off the host team last night UCC 55-45 to improve to 3-0. The team was led by SR guard Johnathan Williams with 26 points. SR guard Kevin Green had a steady floor game and also contributed 10 points. Others playing well was SR Andrew Tomlin, JR's Kameen McPleasant and Tyrell Alston.

Central will play again on Sunday in the Zoo League at 1pm vs WestWard All-Stars. Central is 3-1 in the Zoo League with the only loss coming to defending Champs Hardrock by 7 points.

Newark Blaze (2) - 3D Squires (0)

BrickaBockaz (43) - New Providence (31)

Jakill Powell(Newark Vocational) Soph dropped in 14 points in the win. Ferrati scored 8 points in the loss.

Hardrock (48) - WestSide (33)

Devon Gibson dropped in 18 points and Kenneth Ortiz scored 12 points in the win. #25 scored 13 points for WestSide.

Irvington (46) - Asbury Park (25)

Sammy scored 13 and Kenny scored 11 points in the win. Smalls scored 8 points in the loss.

EO Campus(43) - NJ Hurricanes (42)

EO blew a 16 point lead in the 2nd half and survived a missed lay-up at the buzzer by the Hurricanes. Jerome scored 12 points in the win. K. Brown dropped in 10 points in the loss.

NIA Prep. (46) - NY Griffins (29)

Deon scored 13 points and Y'vonn Raymond added 11 points in the win. Derrick Williams(St. Anthony(JR) scored 14 points in the loss.

Newark Rams (38) - WestWard All-Stars (35)

Shaheed Brown(Weequahic) graduate 2009 scored 18 points in the win. Kaba scored 7 points in the loss.

Blue Devils (49) - Somethin Special (46)

Blue Devils knocked Somethin off as the Blue Devils held a 19 point lead and withstood a furious rally. Avent Holston(Newark Central) SR led the way with 15 points and Kameen McPleasant(Newark Central) jr added 12 points. Najee scored 15 points, Shaquille Thomas(Prep.) scored 12 points and Isiah Epps(Plainfiled) was held to 8 points.

WestSide (45) - Tha Ballers (42)

Larry Trayham(jr) dropped in 29 points to lead his team to victory. Jahad harris added 20 points in the loss.

WestSide (42) - Science PK (34)

Larry Traham scored 15 points, Daquan Simmons 12 and Savon Simmonds 10 as WestSide pulled out the victory. Shareef scored 11 points in the loss.

Duchess Diamonds (68) - Middlesex Futurz (48)

J.R. Pringley scored 20 points, Brandon Langsford 18 and Chy Floyd added 11 points in the win. #20 added 19, #21 scored 13 and # 34 added 12 points, No names the coach didn't put names in the book.

Middlesex Futurz (2) - WestSide (0)

WestWard All-Stars ( 41) - Blue Devils (31)

Casiem Chandler(Newark Eastside) Soph scored 14 points in the win. Rodney Carney(Newark Central) JR scored 15 points in the loss.

Duchess Diamonds (44) - Tha Ballers (21)

Pringley scored 14 points and C. Floys added 10 points in the win. Miles Clark scored 8 points in the loss for Tha Ballers.

Blue Devils (37) - Future Leaders (35)

The Blue Devils came back from a 9 point deficit, as Central(jr) Ibn Ali knocked down a 3-pointer at the buzzer to secure the win. Rodney carney scored 18 points in the win. Karriem Sanches(N. 13th St) jr scored 11 points in the loss.

Newark rams (46) - Bayonne Mean Machine (35)

Foreman dropped in 15 points and Cohen added 14 to help the Rams defeat Bayonne Mean machine. Johnathan Jackson scored 9 points in the loss.

NJ Panthers (36) - Science park (17)

N. Kotoulas scored 13 points and I. Dorval added 12 points in the win. R. Shaw scored 5 points in the loss.

South Mountain Select(38) - Bayonne Mean machine (33)

Stehpen McNair(Hudson Catholic) fr scored 19 points to lead his team to victory. Sekou Kaba chipped in with 12 points. Jerron Smith and Biaggio Cancrd added 8 points each in the loss.

Asbury Park (58) - Bayonne Mean machine (52)

Asbury Park run n gun style prevailed over the aggressiveness of the Mean machine as Thomond Hammoy scored 17 of his 20 points in the 1st half to keep Bayonne at Bay. Keshawn Rice scored 11 of his 18 points in the 2nd half. In the loss Jaron Smith dropped in 20 points and Dante Borders added 17.

Middlesex Futurz (49) - Team MVP (32)

Nyron Lewis scored 14 and Denzel added 13 points to help their team record their 1st win. Isiah York scored 10 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (51) - Team One (25)

Josh dropped in 22 points and Karon added 10 points as the Mustangs remained undefeated. Eddie added 9 points in the loss.

Move Your Feet (29) - Middlesex Futurz (25)

A. Sumbry a 6'7 9th grader to be from Highstown dropped in 11 points to lead his team to victory. Denzel scored 8 points in the loss.

Move Your Feet (36) - Team MVP (34)

D. Reed a 6'2 9th grader to be scored 15 points in the win. A. Sumbry added 10 points in the win. Isiah York scored 10 points in the loss.

3D Squires (46) - NJ Crusaders (22)

Gerald scored 13 points and Smooch scored 11 points in the victory. Corey Edwards scored 8 points in the loss.

NJ Panthers (32) - NJ Crusaders (6)

R. Whitley dropped in 9 points in carrying his team to victory. Sean Smith scored 4 points in a losing effort.

Network (13) - NP Pirates (5)

Yasin scored all 8 of his points in the 1st half to secure the win. Stone scored 3 points in a losing effort.

Metro Hoops (20) - NP Pirates (19)

Metro Hoops played, as the game didn't count against NP Pirates record.

 Asbury Park (22) - Franklin Heat (13)

T. Grayson scored 10 of his 12 points in the 1st half to lead undefeated Asbury Park. Khaliel powell scored 9 points in the loss.

Central Ward (31) NJ Pirates (28)

Central Ward stormed back with a 2nd half rally as Dot dropped in 10 points. Jaquan scored 12 points in a losing effort.

Team MVP (17) - Rahway renaissance (14)

Team MVP out of Trenton held off a late rally by the Rens as Rasaan parker led the winners with 9 points. E. Amaker scored 8 points in the loss.

Team MVP (19) - NJ Crusaders (17)

The Nj Crusaders trailing 12-3 at the half stormed back only to come up short in the final seconds. Reggie Williams led the winners with 9 points. Malcolm Manning scored 8 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (41) - Jerzee Hot Boyz (22)

Osmon scored 10 points in the win and Evorm scored 12 points in the loss.

Game 1

Defending champion Zoo Crew defeated ECC 44-36. Antonio Morgano dropped in 12 points in the win. Alfry Zapata scored 9 points in the loss.

Game 2

The Blue Devils remained undefeated knocking off Felician 42-36. Omar Smith(Stockton) Sr scored 13 points and Phil Smith no relation added 12 points in the win. Mike E. led Felician with 13 points.

Game 3

Skullheads rallied for the win over Hardrock B 69-63. Richard Brown(Montclair St) SR scored 21 points and Radee Tutler(Voorhees ) SR added 17 points in the win. Kenneth Ortiz and Antonio Willis scored 15 points, Anthony Baskerville 12 and Tauron Mantion(Rutger's Newark) Soph added 10 points in the loss.

Game 4

Last years runner-ups G.Y.M. Bad Boyz knocked off Kean 56-40. Michael Johnson(New Jersey City) FR, I. Johnson and R. Bacon scored 11 points in the win. Johnathan Jones scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 5

NIA Prep. defeated Hillside 47-38. Y. Raymond dropped in 22 points in the win. Quadir Bellamy dropped in 17 points in the loss.

Game 6

Asbury Park knocked off undefeated Bloomfield 41-31. Dev Richardson dropped in 18 points. Gage daye(Bloomfield) soph was held to 10 points in the loss. 

Game 1

Bayonne Mean machine jumped out early on the Newark Rams and held on for a 49-40 victory. Tarique Holmes scored 17, Jimmy Smith and E. Poole both scored 12 points in the win. Rashid Sabur(Bloomfield Tech) SR scored 16 points in the loss.

Game 2

Newark Central switched to a zone and pulled away from EO Campus for a 50-36 win. Kameen McPleasant(Central) JR dropped in 19 points and Daquan Jones(Central) JR added 13 points. Rashad scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 3

Irvington showed no mercy defeating Newark Vocational 58-28. Sammy scored 18 points, Devante 15 and Keimon 11 in the win. Abdul Bey(Newark Vo) soph dropped in 12 points.

Game 4

In the battle of the unbeatens Newark Blaze defeated NIA Prep. 47-40. Isiah Williams(Prep in Philly) dropped in 19 points in the win. DeJuan dropped in 16 points in the loss.

Game 5

Westside knocked off WestWard All-Stars 37-34. Jaliil scored 13 points, Demond and Taji both added 10 points in the win. David Harris(University) SR scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 6

Two year defending champs Hardrock knocked off New Providence 56-25. Tone(Shabazz) scored 16 points and Rahmeel Johnson(Science graduate added 14 points in the win. Dan Barletta and Badkin scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 7

EO Campus ran by New Providence 50-21. Depis scored 16 points and Kabar added 10 in the win. Ferraro scored 7 points in the loss.

Game 8

Irvington fought off a late rally by West Ward All-Stars pulling out a 38-35 victory. Sammy dropped in 21 for Irvington. David Harris and Rhoden scored 8 points in the loss.

Game 1

Duchess Diamond out of NY knocked off Newark Central 50-43. Joe Derosa dropped in 18 points and Brandon Langsford scored 15 points in the win. Ibn Ali(Central) soph dropped in 11points in the loss.

Game 2

Future Leaders jumped out on Science Park for a 44-23 victory. A good looking player Karriem Sanchez(N. 13th St.) dropped in 17 points in the victory. A strong post player Khalil added 12 points in the loss.

Game 3

Bayonne Mean machine jumped all over Future Leaders for a 56-31 victory. Jay Williams dropped in 27 points for Bayonne. Isiah scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 4

Tha Ballers dismantled Newark Central JV 41-26. D. Spann scored 14 points and J. Tapia added 12 points in the win. Ibn Ali dropped in 12 points in the loss.

Game 5

Duchess Diamonds remained undefeated with 67-50 win over Newark Westside. Brandon Langsford added 13 and J.R. Priglen scored 12 in the win. Larry Traham added 16  and Ronnell Smith scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 6

Bayonne Mean machine ran through Science Park for a 46-15 victory. Steve Betacorth scored 14 and Rodney Wilson added 13. Areef Atunda scored 5 points in the loss.

Game 1

NJ Crusaders held on to defeat the NP Pirates 11-10, Dockett led the winners with 7 points and D. Jackson scored 6 points for the losers.

Game 2

Asbury Park continued its unbeaten streak with a 21-11 victory over Metro Hoops. Tyreek Grayson led the winners with 8 points and J. Waley scored 8 points in the loss.

Game 3

NJ Panthers knocked off the Network 16-9. N. Mccombs and J. Yaras both scored 4 points in the win. Yasin led the Network with 3 points.

Game 4

The Network held on and defeated Metro Hoops 25-22 as Yasin dropped in 9 points. J. Waley led Metro Hoops with 13 points.

Game 1

LO All-Stars held off a late rally by the NJ Pirates pulling out a 34-33 victory. Mitchell dropped in 12 points in the win and Ameer dropped in 13 points while Jaquan scored 11 points in a losing effort.

Game 2

NJ Crusaders pulled away in the 2nd half and defeated Full Throttle 26-20.   Malcolm Manning dropped in 8 points in the victory. Dino Bradaric and Mike caposella scored 6 points each in the loss.

Game 3

Tha Ballers proved too much for the Central Ward Boy's and Girl's Club winning 27-10. D. Julius led tha Ballers with 10 points. Yasim scored 4 points in the loss.

Game 4

In the battle of Paterson the Paterson Mustangs knocked off the 3D Squires 28-11. Osmen and Jaruais led the winners with 8 points. Wilson scored 7 points in a losing effort.

Game 5

NJ Pirates knocked off Rahway Renaissance 17-12. Jaquan scored 7 points in the win and K. Elliott scored 5 points in a losing effort.

Game 6

Jerzee Hot Boys knocked off LO All-Stars 27-16. Aziz dropped in 8 points in the win. Jason W. and Elijah both scored 4 points in a losing effort.

In action today in the UCC High school League played at West Side park tonight Central improved to 2-0 in league play with a 45-42 victory over WestSide High. Patrick Cole hit two free throws with 5.8 seconds remaining to give Central a 3-point lead.

Central will be in action again on Sunday at 1pm in the Zoo Crew League.

 - Tha Ballers (39 - Rahway Renaissance (15)

Isiah Still dropped in 11 points and James Corbett added 10 in leading tha Ballers. Kyle Elliott scored 8 points in a losing effort for Rahway.

- NJ Crusaders (19) - Jerzee HotBoys (17)

New team to the league NJ Crusaders knocked off the defending Champs from last years 10u division as Ramon scored 10 points in the win. KJ Gray scored 7 points in the loss.

- Lo All-Stars (2) - 3D Squires (0)

- NJ Crusaders (37) - LO All Stars (19)

Malcolm Manning scored 14 points as the Crusaders cruised by Lo All-Stars. Richard scored 8 in a losing effort.

- NJ Pirates (20) - Full Throttle (19)

The Pirates squeezed by Full Throttle as Ameer dropped in 10 points for the winners and Mike Caposella scored 6 in a losing effort.

- Paterson Mustangs (42) - Central Ward (24)

Javon dropped in 10 points to carry the Mustangs. Dot and Yasin both scored 10 points for Central Ward but it wasn't enough.

- Paterson Mustangs (32) - PlayTime (19)

Jaruid, Jardar and Jawun all scored 6 points in the win for the Mustangs. Kyle scored 10 points in a losing effort.

- Paterson Mustangs (43) - Move Your Feet (37)

Isiah scored 20 points for the Mustangs and #9 had 10 points for Move Your Feet in the loss.

- Bayonne Mean machine (41) - Central Ward (35)

Donte Borders scored 17 for the Mean Machine in the win and Akrum scored 15 points in a losing effort.

- Central Ward (2) - 3D Squires (0)

- South Mountain Selcet (48) - Team One (20)

 Stephon McNair dropped in 24 points in the win and Eddie scored 8 points in a losing effort for Team One.

- Asbury Park (18) - NP Pitrates (5)

B. Brown scored 7 points to lead Asbury Park. Jackson scored 3 points in a losing effort.

- Network (24) - NJ Crusaders (4)

Quan scored 12 points for Network and Sean Smith scored all four points in a losing effort for the Crusaders.

- Newark Central (27) - NJ Panthers (25)

Central led 21-4, before the NJ Panthers came storming back before Central held on for the win. Rodney Carney led Central with 10 points. Lubowitz and Bembry led the Pantheres with 7 points each.

- Dutchess Diamonds (38) - Bayonne Mean Machine (26)

M. Prohgley and B. Langston scored 8 points each to lead Duchess Diamonds. Steve Betacorth and Jay Williams scored 9 points in the loss.

- WestWard All-Stars (34) - Science Park (20)

J. Nickerson scored 10 points to lead WestWard. Jeremy Stueblas scored 8 points in the loss.

- NJ Panthers (38) - Tha Ballers (33)

Lubowitz scored 11 points in the win and Hernandez chipped in with 10 points. N. King scored 9 points in a losing effort for the Ballers.

- Middlesex Futurz (25) - Science Park (23)

Brown dropped in 9 points in the win. Davion Autiste scored 6 points in a losing effort for Science Park. 

- Future Leaders (2) - WestSide (0)

- BrickaBockaz (2) - NJ Hurricanes (0)

- Newark Blaze (63) - Asbury PK (31)

Isiah Williams dropped in 16 points to help Newark Blaze in the win. Eddie Brown added 12 points. F. Jones scored 14 points in a losing effort.

- Newark Rams (49) - WestSide (42)

Kelvin Amayo(St. Benedicts prep.) dropped in 23 points to power the Rams. Shahid Brown(Weequahic graduate) added 14 points in the win. S. Simmons and G. Rhymes scored 10 points in a losing effort for westSide.

- NIA prep. (74) - 3D Squires (16)

Aishon White(formerly of Union High) droppen in 16 points, Davon Bryant(formerly of EO Campus) added 15 points and James Frazier(formerly of Elizabeth) added 12 points.

- Somethin Special (39) - Bayonne Mean machine (36)

Shaquille Thomas (Prep School) scored 11 points to lead his team to victory. Elvonney Poole(Bayonne High) scored 11 points in the loss.

- Hardrock (47) - NY Griffins (36)

In a rematch of last years Championship game Hardrock proved too much for the Griffins. Devon Gibson(University graduate) dropped in 13 points to lead the way. Kenneth ortiz(Science graduate) added 12 points. Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) dropped in 20 points in a losing effort.

- Somethin Special (56) - West Ward All-Stars (52)

Shaquille Thomas(Prep School) dropped in 21 points with an array of moves and dunks to help his team win two games on Sunday. Tyley Jones(Montclair graduate) added 15 points in the win. Andre Flanigan(Newark eastside) scored 15 points in a losing effort.

 - Hardrock (61) - Newark central (52)

Defending champion Hardrock won its' 22nd game in a row in the Zoo League over the past 3 years, Kenneth ortiz scored 20 points, Devon Gibson added 13 points and Anthony Willis(Shabazz graduate) added 10 points. Patrick Cole led Central with 16 points and Johnathan Williams added14 points.

- Hardrock B (2) - Hardrock A (0)

- Blue Devils (2) - Asbury PK (0)

- Zoo Crew (34) - Hillside (28)

Tyrone Pullins(ECC) dropped in 17 points to lead the defending champions to victory. #25 scored 7 points in the loss for Hillside.

- Bloomfield (40) - Skullheads (39)

Gage Daye continues his score at will dropping 20 points in the win and he received help as Conroy Hosier scored 17 points. Skullheads were led by Richard Brown(Montclair St.) with 13 points and radee Tutler(Voorehees College) with 10 points.

- G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (2) - NIA Prep. (0)

On Saturday afternoon Newark Central traveled down to the HBC held at Rebounds in Neptune, NJ. The opening game was against a tough Monmouth Regional team which Central prevailed 47-46 as SR Johnathan Williams fed JR Kameen McPleasant for a lay-up as the buzzer sounded. Central has been in the HBC the past four years and recorded their 1st opening round win. Johnathan Williams hit big three with 13 seconds remaining to pull Central within one. Monmouth missed a one n one and Williams raced down the court and found McPleasant. The team played without Patrick Cole, Tyrell Alston and Avent Holston.

In the next game Central had to go up against St. Patrick's. I was looking forward to the game as it would shed light on where the Blue Devils actually fit in as Central has been playing well. St. Patrick's jumped out early and Central never recovered. I felt the team was playing well as they handled the full court pressure of St. pat's but couldn't finish on the offensive end. With about a minute remaining in the 1st half a minor altercation ensued between a St. Pat's player and a Central player. I blame the officials for everything leading up to it and the tournament directors for everything after the incident. Yeah a Central kid through a punch and hit one of their player's and that was the end of it, until two of St. Pat's player's swung at air and people interevened.

The Hoop Group staff showed considerable favortism to Boyle and crew, but they won't have to worry about getting another dollar from me.

College Team Camp. Central played good throughout the week at Caldwell College. On Thursday evening they defeated Verona and Boonton, both by 20+. Central played four teams it will see in the new conference alignment next season. We defeated Caldwell 2x, Millburn 2x, Belleville and Verona with the other wins coming over Roselle and Boonton.

The team looked good together as they are starting to gel. The roster was as follows;

Johnathan Williams SR

Kevin Green SR

Andrew Tomlin SR

Jamaal Mcclendon SR

Avent Holston SR - didn't play this week due to an ankle injury.

Patrick Cole JR

Kameen McPleasant JR

Ibn Ali JR

Stephon Woodson JR

Rodney Carney JR

Tyrell Alston JR

Daquan Jones JR

The season looks bright this year.

Central continued its' strong play last night in the Caldwell College Team Camp with a lopsided victory over Belleville High 59-16, at one point early in the half Belleville held a 10-8 lead and Central went on a 51-6 run to close the game. In the 2nd game of the night Central disposed of a scrappy Roselle team to pull out a 48-38 win.

The team improved to 4-0 at the team camp being played at Caldwell College and won their 6th straight game. The team is 1-0 in the Zoo Crew League and 1-0 in the UCC High school league.

The team goes again tonight against Caldwell and Millburn against teams in which they defeated on Monday with a combined score of  132-56.

With the new conference alignment Caldwell, Millburn and Belleville are teams Central will play in the upcoming high school season.

Newark Central playing this week in the Caldwell College Team Camp put on an impressive performance with two big wins. In the first game Central had no Problem with Millburn after leading 34-4 at the half Central finished with a 73-29 victory. In the next game the Blue Devils knocked off Caldwell 69-27 in another impressive victory. Both teams Central defeated will be in Central's conference this upcoming season. Central actually opens with Millburn in december at Millburn.

Today the Blue Devils will face Roselle and Belleville.

The Central roster includes the followin player's and their grades in Sept. 09

Johnathan Williams  6'0  SR

Jamaal Mcclendon  6'6  SR

Andrew Tomlin  5'9  SR

Kevin Green  5'7  SR

Kameen McPleasant  6'4  JR

Tyrell Alston  6'0  JR

Patrick Cole  6'3  JR

Daquan Jones  5'8  JR

Rodney Carney  6'0  JR

Stephon Woddson  6'0  JR

Ibn Ali  6'1  JR

Avent Holston  6'2  SR didn't play yesterday due to an ankle injury.

In tonight's action in the UCC High School league played in West Side Park gym Newark Central jumped out to a 39-24 halftime lead before blowing it open in the 2nd half with a 69-42 win over Columbia. The balanced attack was led by rising senior Johnathan Williams with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assist, rising junior Ibn Ali added 17 points and rising junior Patrick Cole added 12 points and 7 steals.

It was the opening game four Central which sits at 1-0 in league play.

Central Varsity will play again on Sunday at 1pm in the Zoo Crew Summer League.

Newark Central varsity participated this past weeken in the Rutger's Team Camp held in Piscataway. The team played well going 2-2 and losing in the semi-finals of the silver bracket.

The games were as follows;

loss to American Heritage(FL) by 21

defeated Fort Lee by 11

defeated Deptford by 13

lost to Raritan by 5

 The roster included Johnathan Williams(SR), Kevin Green(SR), Jamaal McClendon(SR), Kevin Bell(JR), William Porter(JR), Daquan Jones(JR), Kameen McPleasant(JR), Tyrell Alston(JR), Patrick Cole(JR), Stephon Woodson(JR) and Ibn Ali(JR)

 The grades reflect the class they will be in in September.

If you have entered a team in the 11th Annual Zoo Crew Summer League the schedule, rules and roster forms will be emailed to you some time on Sunday June 7th.

College teams will play on Friday's most likely at the New Central High school. Confirmation will be given Monday or Tuesday just waiting on some paperwork to go through. If the College league is played inside coaches the forfeit time will be inforced, so your team must arrive on time, because games will begin promptly.

All other age groups will continue to play outside at the Hank Aaron Sports Complex located on Springfield Ave. and Prince St. in Newark.  

All teams must submit rosters and registration forms this year. I would like to thank the teams that have entered this year.

Teams Entering;

(College)     SOLD OUT

1.Zoo Crew

2.G.Y.M. Bad Boyz

3.Hardrock A 

4.Kean College

5.Asbury Park Rec

6.Hillside

7.Blue Devils

8.Skullheads

9.Hardrock B

10.Essex County College

11.Felician 

12.Nia Prep.

13.Peshine All-Stars 

14.Bloomfield 

(High School - JR/SR) SOLD OUT

1. Newark Blue Devils

2.Hardrock  

3.Brickabockaz

4.West Ward All-Stars  

5.Irvington 

6.NJ Hurricanes  

7.Bayonne Mean machine

8.Newark Blaze A

9.EO Campus  

10.Asbury Park  Rec  

11.Somethin Special

12.Newark Rams

13.New Providence  

14.Nia Prep. 

15.3D Squires

(High School - FR/Soph) SOLD OUT

1. Newark Blue Devils

2.NJ Panthers 

3.West Ward All-Stars

4.Middlesex Futurz 

5.Bayonne Mean Machine

6.Science Park  

7.Duchess Diamonds 

8.Newark Rams 

9.Weequahic

10.NY Griffins

11.Tha Ballers

12.Future Leaders

(8th Grade)

1.PlayTime

2.Paterson Mustangs  

3.Middlesex Futurz  

4.Bayonne Mean Machine 

5.Asbury Park Rec

6.UCC

7.NJ Crusaders 

8.Move Your Feet 

9.Hot Boy's  

10.3D Squires 

(12-u)

1.Paterson Mustangs

2.Tha Ballers

3.Central Ward Boy's Club

4.Rahway Reniassance

5.NJ Crusaders

6.Team One 

7.Hot Boy's

8.Playtime 

9.Future Leaders

10.Full Throttle

11.NJ Pirates 

(10-u)

1.NJ Crusaders 

2.PlayTime

3.NP Pirates 

4.Asbury Park Rec

5.Network

6.NJ Panthers

The Newark Central Varsity team traveled to Hampton, VA this past wekend for the Hoop Group Southern jam Fest at the Boo Williams Sports Complex.

 The team participated in the 17-u division. We didn't win any games but the team played well together as they were playing against AAU teams.

In Game 1 - Due to hitting traffic we had to play as soon as we exited the van and faced DC Assaults B team out of Washington DC. Central fell down 9-0 as DC Assault hit its 1st three 3-pointers. Central never recovered from the 9 point deficit and fell 71-37. Junior guard Johnathan Williams led Central with 15 points and soph Patrick Cole added 12 points.

In Game 2 - The Blue Devils let this game slip away going against a team from North Carolina. Central trailed 8-0 in this game, but fought back and trailed by 5 points most of the game but couldn't get over the hump and fell 70-49. Johnathan Williams scored 12 points in the loss.

In Game 3 - The Blue Devils went up against Triple Threat out of MD. Central led by 10 points at the half with the suprise play of Soph Ibn Ali who scored all 12 of his points in the 1st half. In the 2nd half Triple Threat controlled the boards and held a three point lead with 2.8 seconds remaining. Kevin(KJ) Bell came off the bench and hit a 40 footer as time expired to send the game into OT. Central couldn't hold on and fell 73-69. Soph Kameen McPleasant scored 16 points and Johnathan Williams added 14 points.

 Central will play next in the Rutger's Team Camp in New Brunswick June 13-14. The current record for the Varsity team is 3-6 for the Spring.

The Newark Central basketball team will be playing the AAU season together. The team traveled to Providence RI this weekend for the Hoop Group Jam Fest.

Central is listed as the NJ Blue Devils on the schedule. On Friday evening the Blue Devils jumped out to a 8-1 lead against CMAC out of Massauchussetts. Blue Devils started playing lazy defense and fell behind by 15 points at the half. In the 2nd half the Blue Devils continued to play no defense and lost the game 69-39. The team played without its' top two scorers this past season in JR's Johnathan Williams and Avent Holston.

Soph Tyrell Alston played very well in the game and looked like his old self before a wrist injury cost him 15 games this past season. Soph's Kameen McPleasant, Patrick Cole, Dequan Jones and Ibn Ali also played well.

The Blue Devils will go againt Boo Williams at 3:40pm today at Providence College.

On Saturday afternoon the Blue Devils went up against Boo Williams AAU team out of VA. The Blue Devils were overmatched as Boo Williams didn't have a player on the team under 6'4. The final score was 69-31. Soph guard Patrick Cole led the Devils with 7 points.

On Saturday evening the Blue Devils recorded their 1st win of the tournament knocking off Team Albany out NY. The Blue Devils pulled out a 69-60 win as Soph's Tyrell Alston 18 points and Kameen McPleasant 17 points led the way. Soph William Porter chipped in with all of his 8 points in the 1st half win the Blue Devils opend up a 21 point halftime lead.

The tournamen was a good experience for the team as we played in the 17's division when the majority of the team is 16. The experience will help when the highschool season starts next season. The team will be off to Hampton VA in two weeks to play against some more top notch competition. Hopefully our two top scorers from this past season will attend in JR's Johnathan Williams 22.0 pts and Avent Holston 14.0 pts, they were absent this weekend.

Overall the team played well.

Blue Devils 15's were overmatched against a senior dominated Newark Blaze team in the 1st round of the Newark Mayor's Tournament. Blue Devils fell 40-16. Blue Devil Soph's Ibn Ali and Luis Reyes played well in the loss.

The Blue Devils 17's opened with a victory in the Newark Mayor's Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Blue Devils defeated the host team JFK 39-16 to move into the quarterfinal round of this 1 game elimination tournament. Juniors Johnathan Williams and Kevin Green played well and also soph Kameen McPleasant created problems.

 17's (1-0)

16's (1-0)

Here's a list of former Central player's who are currently attendin Colleges.

1.Omar Smith(2006) - JR - Stockton College - team lost in NCAA Div 3 Finals 2009

2.Tahmeel White(2006) - JR - Delaware St. - not playing basketball

3.Marquise Moore(2006) - Soph - University of Bridgeport - currently playing

4.Duquan Leonard(2007) - FR - New Jersey City - eligible in January 2010

5.Eric Gayles(2007) - FR - Union County College - not playing

6.Rajohn McClendon(2008) - Essex County College - not playing

The end of the season honors were printed in the Star Ledger this past weekend and Central player's were recognized.

Central guard Daquan Jones made 2nd team All-Essex County sophmore - Jones didn't provide much scoring in the box score, but made up for it with his tenacity on his defense.

Central forward Kameen McPleasant was named 1st team All-Essex County sophmore. McPleasant was also recognized as one of the suprise player's of the year in the County - McPleasant spent last season on the freshman team and worked over the summer and secured a starting spot on this years team. He averaged 7 points and 5 rebounds.

Central guard Johnathan Williams was named 3rd team All Essex County - 1st team All Essex County Junior - 2nd team All-Newark - 3rd team All-State Group 2 - Williams carried the Blue Devils this season as he averaged 22.0, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 3.0 assist. Williams has 924 points in his three varsity seasons. He is currently being recruited by NJIT and Morgan St., by the end of the summer i'm sure the list will grow. 

Newark Blue Devils 16's defeated the Memorial Park AAu team 45-41 OT on Sunday morning at Newark Central. The Blue Devils trailed 19-7 after the 1st period, but applied pressure the final three periods to win the game in OT.

Sophmore's Patrick Cole, Daquan Jones and Kameen McPleasant played well in the win.

Central JR Johnathan Williams who had a breakout year this season after averaging 22 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 3.0 assist was named 1st team All-Mountain Valley Conference. Williams was also named 1st team last season. Congratulations and big things will be expected next season. Williams has an overall core GPA of a 2.7.

Teams showing interest in Williams;

Div 1 - NJIT, Morgan St.

Div 2 - Caldwell College,

Div 3 - Rutger's Newark

The Newark Blue Devils will begin playing in various AAU Tournaments. The team will consist of only Newark Central player's that participated the previous season on Freshman, JV and Varsity. The age groups will be 15's, 16's and 17's.

 This past season Central finished the season 13-12 with a 1st round State Tournament loss to Newark Tech 60-53, a team which Central defeated by 24 points in the Essex County Tournament a few weeks earlier. A lack of inexperience and poor free throw shooting showed in Central's final game of the season played at Newark Tech.

Central returns 13 player's off that team for next season. The top four scorers return as central started 1 senior, 2 juniors and 2 sophmores. Junior guard Johnathan Williams had a breakout year after averaging 13 points as a soph. He averaged 22 points this season and scored 30 or more in 3 games. Junior forward Avent Holston who transferred in from Weequahic added 14 points and a team leading 9 rebounds. Soph Kameen McPleasant he provides a match-up nightmare for opponents added 7 points and 6 rebounds in his 1st season on the varsity level after playing on the freshman team last season. Junior point guard Kevin Green who was projected as a back-up had to grow up fast to take over the starting job. Green led the team in assist with 4.0 as he spent last season leading the jv in scoring. Soph guard Daquan Jones also a transfer who came in from Shabazz provided lock up defense as he routinely defended the other teams best guard. Jones also inexperienced played on the freshman team at Shabazz last season. Soph guard William Porter provided spark off the bench and helped Central pull out some games with his smart play on the court. Porter was at University last season where he played on the jv team. He's tough going to the basket and has good range on his jumpshot. He will be looking for major minutes next season. Soph guard Tyrell Alston who was penciled in as the starting guard the minute he transferred from Science Park, had an up and down season after suffering a broken wrist in the 1st scrimmage of the season. He missed 15 games and never fully recovered from the wrist injury. He has a swagger to his game that is unteachable and ahould see major minutes in the backcourt next season. Junior Jamaal Mcclendon will provide help in the post for McPleasant. jamaal has a great upside and will be the defensive presence in the paint Central missed this season. Jamaal was on the JV last season and never adjusted to the varsity level. He has shown flashes of his potential during the limited minutes he played this year. A key addition that will strengthen the backcourt will be Soph Patrick Cole who transferred from St. Anthony during mid-season and finished out the season on jv. Cole brings a basketball IQ that's makes player's around him better. He can play three positions and maybe the missing peice the Blue Devils have missed this past season. Looking for time in the backcourt will be Jr Andrew Tomlin who also transferred in during the season from Old Bridge. Tomlin has good range from three and didn't quite get adjusted to the Blue Devil system. He will also fight for time in backcourt that will be crowded. Soph Kevin Bell who will be hard to keep off the floor due to his intensity and his desire to win as well as his accuracy from 3-point range and his scoring ability from anywhere on the floor. Other player's looking to see some action will be FR Marcus Fleming, Soph's Stephon Woodson, Ibn Ali, Luis Reyes, Kareem Davis and Daniel Tucker.

The future looks bright for Newark Central as practices i see will be like old Zoo Crew practices as player's will be fighting to see some action on the court.

The team will play about 40 games during the spring, summer and fall. Also Central will participated in the C division of the new Conference alignment with the likes of Barringer, West Essex, Orange, Verona to name a few teams. The out of conference schedule will be upgraded as we will look to play a more competitive non-conference schedule.

To view the upcoming  schedule look at the calendar to your left.

Stockton College advanced to the NCAA Division 3 Final Four with two wins this weekend. Former Newark Central and Zoo Crew player Omar Smith has been a key component in the run to the finals.

Stockton will move on and play next weekend in Salem, VA

Smith who is a 2006 graduate of Central led Central to the Group 2 Championship where it lost to Haddonfield led by Brian Zoubek(Duke).

Congratulations to Stockton College and Omar Smith.

to St. Patrick's and Immaculata for their State Championships. The Zoo crew Summer League staff would like to acknowledge some player's who came through our league and now have captured highschool championships.

 St. Patrick's

Derrick Gordon(Team NJ Elite)

Kyrie Irving(Newark Rams)

Chase Plummer(MSU Skyliners)

Immaculata

Gamel Mohammed(Team KA)

Jon Mack(Zoo Crew)

Ishmil Mack(Zoo Crew)

Science Park

 Kenneth Ortiz(Hardrock)

Ramon Johnson(Zoo Crew)

Alif McCray(Next Level)

Rahmeel Johnson(Next Level)

University

 Frank Tape(Zoo Crew)

Tyrese Felder(Zoo Crew)

Sahid Dortch(Zoo Crew)

Devon Gibson(Next Level)

David Harris(UCC)

Shabazz lady bulldogs

Aaliyah Handford(Moment of Youth)

Tiffany Green(PASS)

Former Newark Central and Zoo Crew stand out Omar Smith(JR) dropped in 29 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Stockton College in the NCAA Division 3 Tournament in Pomona, NJ on Saturday evening. Omar's team will advance to the Sweet 16 next weekend as they improved to 26-2 on the season.

Smith who helped lead Central to the Groups 2 finals in 05-06 where it lost to Haddonfield in the finals at Rutger's. Congratulations to Omar and his Stockton team. 

Former Newark Central and Zoo Crew Player Omar Smith who is now a JR at Stockton College scored 21 points as his team defeated Rutger's Newark in the NJAC final on Friday evening at Stockton. Stockton receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Div 3 Tournament which begins next weekend.

Stockton reached the Sweet 16 in the tournament last season.

Newark central finished the season 13-11 and will open 1st round play in the state Group 2 tournament on Monday March 2nd against Newark Tech 7pm at Newark Tech. Central defeated Newark Tech in the 1st round of the Essex County Tournament back in January by 25 points.

Central is lead by hot shooting JR guard Johnathan Williams who averages 22 points a game and shoots 53% from the floor. JR forward Avent Holston averages 13.7 points and 10 boards a game off the bench. The team is held together by JR guard Kevin Green who averages 4 assist and controls the Central offense. Soph Forward Kameen McPleasant has been playing well as of late and SR Larry farmer brings intensity the team needs off the bench. Rounding out the rotation is Soph guard Tyrell Alston who is starting to come around after missing 12 games with a broken wrist, JR Andrew Tomlin, SR Curtis Elliott and Soph Daquan Jones. 

After going 3-0 the previous week, Newark Central had a long wee this week but ended on a good note.

New Providence 64 - Central 60 OT

Central traveled to New providence on Tuesday evening for a rematch of an earlier game in the season in which New Providence won 53-35. The game was a good game as Central held a 57-54 lead with 1 min remaining before New Providence knocked down a 3-pointer to tie the game and send it into OT. Central couldn't hit a field goal in the OT. Junior guard kept his hot streak going with 30 points and 5 steals in the loss. Junior Avent Holston added 13 points, 7 assist and 16 rebounds. Central dropped to 8-6 on the season.

Johnson 52 - Central 48

Central lost a heartbreaker as they knocked off Johnson by 39 points in an earlier meeting. The team was without 2nd leading scorer and leading rebounder Avent Holston. The team also may have been looking past Johnson toward a match-up later in the week with Newark tech.

Central came out flat and didn't play together and trailed by 14 points at the half. The 2nd half was little different as central took a one point lead in the 4th, but costly turnovers hurt the team down the stretch. Johnathan Williams was help to 16 points. Junior Kevin Green added 10 points in the loss. Senior Larry farmer pulled down a career high 14 rebounds.

Central 78 - Newark Tech 55

Off of two tough losses this week, their wouldn't be a letdown in the Preliminary Round of the 43rd Essex County Tournament against #20 seeded Newark tech in a game played at Central. Central received the #13th seed and Johnathan Williams came out on fire as he scored 13 of his 31 points in the 1st quarter as Central jumped out to a 27-3 1st quarter lead. The team played well throughout the game. Kevin green scored a career high 14 points and soph Kameen McPleasant matched his career high with 13 points. Central improved its' record to 9-7 and needs one more win by the Feb 7th cut off to gain entry into the state tournament.

Central will play Roselle Park on Tuesday, Gov Livingston on Friday and Seton Hall Prep. on Saturday.

The win sends Central to the 1st round against #4 Seton Hall Prep. on Saturday.

Game 1

Central improved to 6-5 on the season with a 61-44 victory over conference foe Dayton Regional in Newark. Junior guard Johnathan Williams led the way with 26 points, junior Avent Holston added 14 points and 12 rebounds and junior Kevin Green scored a career high 13 points and handed out 7 assist.

Game 2

Central won its' 3rd consecutive game with a 78-51 victory over Oratory Prep. in Newark. Central lost an early match-up with Oratory. Johnathan Williams continued his hot hand with a career high 34 points, Avent Holston added 20 points and 17 rebounds, while Kevin Green handed out 7 assist. Central improved to 7-5 on the season.

Game 3 was the game of the week according to the Star-Ledger

Central rallied back in the 4th quarter to knock off Technology at Central to win their 4th in a row and win an important conference game. Johnathan Williams playing like a man possessed drop in 34 points as Iona and New Jersey City were in the stands. Avent Holston also playing superbly added 17 points and 16 rebounds. Kevin Green handed out 5 assist. Central improved to 8-5 on the season.

This year i will keep a list of the top Baller's in the City....... This is my list.... so it's my opinion. The list will be in order no matter the grade level.

1.Kenneth Ortiz(Science Park) SR - Team still undefeated, who can argue

2.Johnathan Williams(Central) JR - who is playing better 31.0 avg in last 4 games

3.Michael McFadden(Technology) SR - starting to play better 

4.Devon Gibson(University) SR - playing well 

5.Rahmeel Johnson(Science Park) SR - glue to the team 

6.Avent Holston(Central) JR - averages 16 pts and 15 reb in last 4 games 

7.Shyrone Carter(Weequahic) SR - has to score for team to win 

8.Kintrell Dixon(Weequahic) SR - not having the year i thought   

9.Sahid Williams(Shabazz) SR - played better last season 

10.Shakeel mcclary(Technology) SR - should be playing better  

11.Eddie Brown(East Side) SR - his production is dropping 

12.Andre Flanigan(East Side) - very consisitent so far 

13.Daveon Boardingham(Shabazz) JR - good upside 

14.Demetrius Smith(East Side) SR - not having a great senior season      

15.Shomari Mcghee(Newark Tech) SR - holding team together 

16.Rondre Kelly(Shabazz) SR - production has dropped off       

17.Kaba(Newark Tech) JR - athletic  

18.Frank Tape(University) SR - adjusting to the PG role 

19.Kameen Mcpleasant(Central) Soph - must become more assertive  

20.Casiem Chandler(East Side) FR - getting better every game  

21.Profit Kates(Arts) SR - disappointing season

22.Tyree Lockhart(Shabazz) JR - trying to figure out what he does well  

23.Tyrell Alston(Central) Soph - starting to get his groove back - missed 10 games inj     

24.Tevin Barber(Science) SR - box scores doesn't show his worth     

25.Brandon Waiters(University) FR - only a freshman, getting valuable experience 

honorable mention

Ramon Johnson(Science) Soph - starting to come around 

Omar Cheatum(Barringer ) SOPH - watch breakout year next year 

David Harris(University) JR - inconsistent

Kevin Green(Central) JR -  has been playing much better    

Jamil Godley(Newark tech) SR - streaky 

Isaac Zamir(Barringer) FR -  getting better every game 

Aaron Cobb(Science park) SO - just does what the coach ask

Amir Gilliam(Science Park) JR - show will be his next year

Mark Carter(Barringer) SR - unknown but having a good season 

Daquan Jones(Central) SO - guards the other teams best player 

Karriem Sanchez(N. 13th St.) - leading scorer for his team.

The list will be updated as player's play throughout the week..... Player's not currently listed will move up if player's aren't producing.  More player's will be added as season progresses.

I will rank all the Newark high Schools throughout the season. Again, this is my opinion.

 1.Science Park(12-0) - #2 in state - knocks off Mountain Lakes 

2.Shabazz(10-4) - #14 in state - drops 3rd in a row - loses to Linden 

3.University(8-2) - rebounds and defeats Boonton  

4.Weequahic(6-3) - defeats Chatham 

5.Central(8-6) - falls in OT to New Providence 

6.Technology(9-2) - defeats Oratory Prep.

7.East Side(6-7) - luck may be running out  

8.Newark Tech(8-3) - defeats Warren Tech 

9.Barringer(5-9) - on the downhill 

10.West Side(1-10) - falls with 1.5 seconds left to Montville 

11.Newark Vocational(4-5) - falls to Paramus Catholic 

12.N. 13th St.(4-6) - loses to Solomon Schtecter 

13.Arts(0-12) - loses to Kinnelon at the buzzer      

After a long week Central stands 5-5 with 9 games remaining before the state cut off on February 7th. Central dropped a 78-70 decision to Oratory Prep in Summit, after trailing by as much as 16 in the 3rd quarter, before cutting the deficit to 2 points with 3:50 remaining in the game. Poor rebounding down the stretch stopped the Blue Devils 3 game winning streak. Avent Holston scored 24 points and Johnathan Williams added 23 points.

On Thursday central went into Rahwayand dropped a 90-67 decision. Central led by as much as 10 points in the 3rd and held a 3-point lead at the half. The 3rd quarter Central couldn't play defense as Rahway scored 33 points in the quarter. Johnathan Williams scored 22 points, Avent Holston added 17 and soph Kameen McPleasant added a career high 13 points

On Friday central got back on the winning track defeatin Roselle Park 64-49 in Roselle Park to get back even at .500. Jr. Avent Holston scored 21 points and jr Johnathan Williams added 20 points.

Central was on the roa 5 straight games and came out 3-2. They will be home this week for three games against Dayton, Oratory Prep. and Technology.

In Friday night action Central knocked off Mountain Valley Conference team Dayton Regional in Springfield to improve to 3-1 in conference play.

Central trailed 33-32 entering the 3rd quarter and came out on fire as the Blue Devils went on a 17-2 run to take a 49-35 lead and it never looked back as it finished with a 61-38 victory, to end the week on a 3 game winning streak. Central relied on its' underclassmen to carry the load. Junior guard Johnathan Williams found his touch as he dropped 28 points and fellow JR Avent Holston continued his dominant play with 17 points and 15 boards. Soph forward Kameen McPleasant may have had his breakout game with a career high 12 points and 9 boards. JR guard Kevin green continues to improve at the point as he ran the team well and contributed 4 assist and is finally playing some defense. Soph daquan Jones didn't score any points, but he did dish out 4 assist and record 3 steals in the win. Central improved to 4-3 on the season and is coming around after a slow start.

Next week will be tough as the Blue Devils go on the road again against Oratory Prep., Rahway and Roselle Park

Newark central traveled to David Brearley in kenilworth for an important Mountain Valley Conference game on Thursday night.

Central fell behind early 9-2, but with 5 quick points by soph guard daquan Jones and a couple of baskets off the bench from junior forward Avent Holston, central finished the quarter with a 12-10 lead.

The game was close throughout but a basket by Holston to finish the 3rd quarter gave Central a 36-34 lead it never lost. Jr Johnathan Williams, JR Kevin green and SR Raheem dayes hit some big free throws down the stretch to keep Brearley at bay.

Holston finished with a game high 26 points and 11 boards. Green added 8 assist in the win. Central improved to 3-3 on the season and 2-1 in the Mountain Valley Conference.

In last nights action in the Mountain Valley Conference, Central defeated AL Johnson 74-35 in Newark. After taking a 25-21 halftime lead< Central came out in the 3rd quarter with a stifling 2-3 zone to outscore Johnson 29-7 in the quarter. Junior guard Johnathan Williams led the way with 18 points, JR Avent Holston came off the bench to score 14 points, JR Kevin Green added 10 points and 6 assist. SR Larry Farmer came off thebench to contribute 7 points and 11 boards. Soph Daquan Jones provided a spark with 9 points and 3 steals in his first start.

Central improved to 2-3 on the season and 1-1 in the Mountain Valley. 

On Saturday afternoon Central started out slow and couldn't overcome a 13 point 1st quarter deficit against #1 seeded and defending champion Science Park in a game played at Barringer. Central suffered a 56-46 loss to fall 1-2 on the season.

Jr guard Johnathan Williams scored 21 points and handed out 4 assist, Sr forward larry farmer contributed 12 points and 10 boards off the bench. Jr forward Avent Holston pulled down 10 boards and 2 steals in the loss.

In a Mountain Valley Conference game played at central on Tuesday afternoon, the Blue Devils dropped a 53-35 decision to New providence. Central never led in the game and missed numerous shots as they finished 15-52 from the floor. Avent Holston led the team with 11 points and Johnathan Williams finished with 10.

Central will play in the 2nd round of the Newark Xmas Tournament on Saturday Dec 27th at 1:30pm at Barringer against Science.

Central knocked off Newark West Side 57-51 on saturday afternoon in the 1st round of the Newark Christmas Tournament played at Central.

Central lead by as much as 12 points in the 3rd, before West Side mounted a comeback. Jr guard Johnathan Williams scored 17 of his 28 points in the 2nd half and JR forward Avent Holston added 10 of his 12 points in the 2nd half. Holston also pulled down 10 boards and added 5 steals. Soph Forward Kameen McPleasant added 9 points and 10 boards and JR guard Kevin Green handed out 6 assist.

Central will move on in the 2nd round to face #1 seed Science Park at 1:30pm Saturday at Barringer.

Central completed its' scrimmage schedule with Middlesex High school. Central didn't play well at all winning 2 out of 4 quarters..... Central finished 3-3 in scrimmages.

Central will open its' season on friday Dec. 19 at 4pm at technology High...

Former Newark Central and Zoo player Omar Smith led D-3 Richard Stockton College with career highs of 19 points and 11 rebounds as Stockton defeated Brooklyn College 92-74 on Saturday evening.

Stockton currently (9-1) and sits at #23 in the National Rankings for D-3 schools.

On Saturday morning Central high scrimmaged West Essex High at Central. Central played well, finally playing some defense. The team was led by JR. Avent Holston who scored 21 points, JR. Johnathon Williams added 18 points and SR. Raheem Dayes scored 11 points.

Central was without SR. Curtis Elliott who was taking his ACT and SR. Larry Farmer due to death in the family.

Central will scrimmage Middlesex High on Tuesday before opening on Saturday at 4pm against conference rival Technology on the road and will come back on Saturday at 12pm in the 1st round of the Newark Christmas Tournament against West Side at home.

Former Zoo Crew player Allan Weathers received MVP honors in the Roadrunner Classic at Gloucester County College last weekend. Weathers a graduate of Barringer is a FR at Essex County College, where he is playing very well early in the season.

Other former player's Tyrone Pullins and Saladine Collins are also playing well for Essex County this season.

Central traveled to Summit High on Wednesday afternoon to scrimmage. Central played well in the scrimmage winning the 1st 4 qtrs 43-39. Jr. guard johnathon Williams continues to play well with 17 points and Soph forward Kameen McPleasant added 10 points,

Central has two more scrimmages remaining on Saturday home against West Essex at 12 and Tuesday vs Middlesex away 4pm.

Central scrimmaged Lincoln High from Jersey city who won the Group 2 Championship last season at Newark central. Central won the 1st qtr, tied the second and lost the final two quarters.

Jr guard Johnathon Williams came off the bench to score 17 points and Jr. Avent Holston added 16 points. Soph forward kameen Mcpleasant added 10 points.

Central scrimmaged Newark vocational on Saturday and won 3 out of 4 quarters at Central...... Central played without leading scorer JohnathonWilliams who will return on Monday....

Junior guard Kevin Green, SR guard Raheem Dayes and Soph forward Kameen mcPleasant played well in the scrimmage.

This years team has both size and guards and may suprise a lot of people this season....

SENIORS    

Curtis Elliott -  6'5  

Raheem Dayes - 6'0  

Larry Farmer -  6'2  

Ramal Austin -   6'2

JUNIORS

Johnathon Williams - 5'11

Jamaal McClendon -  6'5

Avent Holston - 6'0

Marquis Baker - 5'9

Kevin Green - 5'6

SOPHMORES

Tyrell Alston - 5'11

Kamin McPleasant - 6'4

William Porter - 5'7

Daquan Jones - 5'8

Stephon Woodson - 6'0

Freshman

Al-Taraad Squire - 5'7 

Marcus Fleming - 5'7 

The pas two weeks have been rough in Newark. Numerous people have been shot or killed with ties to the Zoo Crew Basketball Program.

On October 18th Richard "Hood" Kelley was killed in front of the Zoo Crew Store. Hood was a big supporter of the Zoo crew College team that won the championship at Branch brook Park this past summer. His murder has been solved but a motive hasn't been announced.

On October 22nd Akeem Jones was shot numerous times on Chadwick Ave. He's currently doing okay. He is the older brother of Zoo Crew player and Central player SO. Daquan Jones. Doctors say he will make a full recovery. His shooting remains unsolved.

On October 24th Angelina "Big" Evans was shot and killed on the day senseless violence was going on In Newark. She was on her way to pick up her two kid's from school while she had the thrird child with her. She was shot multiple times and her killers have been caught. I watched Big grow up and her brother Jermaine "Muka" Evans played on the 1st Zoo team i started in 1996. He is currently an aspiring rapper living in South Carolina. It was good to see Muka at the wake, but the circumstances were unfortunate.

Also on October 24th former Zoo Crew player Edward "ER" Ricks was shot in the elbow by the same assailants that killed Big and Hood. ER has a broken arm and will make a full recovery. ER also played on the same team as Jermaine.

I'm not sure the connection all this has, but all the victims are part of the Zoo Crew family. I would like yall to keep them in your prayers and hope the senseless violence stops.

 The young guys that were arrested for these crime were frequent visitors to the Zoo Crew Store to purchase items.

In the UCC High school league Central dropped a 58-54 decision to Columbia in OT. Central Jr Jamal Mcclendon hit the 1st of two shots to force the OT. Central struggled from the floor and had some defensive lapses in the OT.

Central dropped to 3-2 in league play.

Fall practice season has begun for the Zoo Crew Youth Program. On Monday evenings practice will be held for grade's 2 thru 6. On Tuesday evenings it will be for grades 7 thru 12. Practice will begin at 6pm.

 **** Please note if practice falls on a holiday, it won't be practice that evening. 

This upcoming season Newark Central which has entered their new building will have some new faces on the team. Coming off of last years 13-12 record and 2nd round loss in the state tournament, Central appears to have a much stronger and disciplined squad this upcoming season.

With the additions of Avent Holston(JR) transfer from Weequahic, Tyrell Alston(SO) transfer from Newark Science and Dequan Jones(SO) transfer from Shabazz who have played well in the preseason, the team looks new and improved. The new guys will join leading scorer from last year(14.5) guard Johnathan Williams(JR) and 2nd leading scorer(12.0) guard Eric Smith(SR), 6'5 Kameen McPleasant(SO) who will suprise a lot of people this season, will add size and scoring in the post, with much improved 6'6 Jamaal McClendon(JR) and 6'6 Curtis Elliott(SR). Up from the JV team last year Marquis Baker(JR) who averaged well over 20 points last season. 6'7 Isiah Williams(JR) a transfer from Science will be an added help to the Blue Devils when he becomes eligible in February.

A month before official practice begins Central's team is falling into place. The team is currently 3-1 in the UCC Fall Highschool League. The team hasn't been at full strength as some player's are playing football. The team has wins over University, North 13th St. and UCC which has an all-star team with majority of Newark Eastside player's. The lone loss was at the hands of Newark Tech.

The team which missed winning the Mountain Valley by a game last season will look to win the conference this season, Newark Christmas Tournament, Essex County Tournament and bring home a state championship for the new building.

With the additions their also comes losses to the team. Jacky Francois(SR) the only remaining player from the team that won North Sec 2 Group 2 State Champs in 05-06 has been dismissed from the school. Khalif Williams(SR) and Fuquan Knight(JR) will most likely not play this season due to coaches decision.

Former Zoo Crew player Jamee jackson(St. Anthony) SR has given a verbal commitment to Quinnipiac University in CT. Jackson played on last years St. Anthony team that finished #1 in the country and completed an undefeated season.

Jackson stated he felt comfortable on and off the court at Quinnipiac when he visited. Jackson played for the Zoo his sophmore season and traveled to various tournaments while attending North providence High before transferring to St. Anthony.

Newark Central knocked off UCC 52-47 in the UCC Highschool league played at Westside Park gym in Newark. Soph guard Tyrell Alston knocked down two free throws with 8 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 44. Junior guard Johnathon Williams scored 8 of his 24 points in OT to seal the victory for Central. Kamin McPleasant(Soph) scored 11 points and pulled down 9 boards. Ronald Francois(JR) guard added 3 steals and Austin handed out 5 assist. Jamal Mcclendon(JR) forward added 9 points and 5 boards.

Central improved to 2-1 in league play.

Former Zoo Crew player Reggie Larry will return from overseas next week. Larry has inked a contract with the Idaho Stampede team of the NBA's D-League.

Larry cited differences with his coach as his reason for returning. To view the article log onto www.nba.com, go to d-league and read the article that says Idaho Statesman.

Central High has received a new school and a new freshman basketball coach. Former Zoo Crew player Phillipe Slater has been hired as the new coach. Phil is a graduate of University High and just recently graduated from Rutger's Newark. Phil was a graduate assistant coach with Rutger's Newark basketball team last season. Phil also played all four years while he attended Rutger's.

He will be a welcome addition to the staff.

UCC located in  Westside Park will begin a highschool league this weekend. Games will be played on Friday and Saturday's for the next 8 weeks.

Newark Central will open up with Newark Tech on Friday at 7:30pm. Other teams that will participate are; University, Weequahic, Columbia, UCC, Shabazz, EO Campus, Arts, Westside and Irvington.

The 10th Annual Zoo Crew Summer league ended Sunday with some good championship games. DVD's of all the games will be available for $12.00. If you are interested in purchasing a DVD of any of the games send an email to og2007@optonline.net

10-U Championship

Hot Boy's (38) - Boot Camp (16)

The #1 seeded and undefeated Hot Boy's broke open a close game in the final 8 minutes of the game. KJ Gray who scored a game high 13 points took over the game down the stretch with rebounding, ballhandling, passing and scoring. The Hot Boy's win their 1st Zoo Crew Summer League Championship.

In a losing effort T. Johnson scored 6 points.

12-U Championship

Paterson Mustangs(39) - Nj Pirates (36)

The Mustangs used an 11-0 run to erase a 6 point deficit in the 2nd half to win their 1st Zoo Crew Summer League Championship in their 1st year. The Pirates regrouped in the last 2 minutes but the run proved to be the deciding factor. Josh Marquez scored 16 points in the win.

Timmy Quashie scored 17 points in the loss.

8th Grade Championship

Next Level (74) - Patterson Plus (67)

Next Level from Newark captured back to back championships in the Zoo Crew League on Sunday afternoon. Next Level broke open a 2 point halftime, to go up by as much as 19 points. Tariq Carry(Newark Eastside) FR scored 25 points to lead all scorers. Kasiem Chandler(Newark Eastside) FR scored 14 points and Terrell Mcclendon(Luoise A. Spencer) rising 8th grader scored 10 points.

Patterson Plus didn't give up and brought the score back to respectability. Karon Stewart a rising 8th grader led Patterson Plus with 16 points, N. Brimley dropped in 15, J. Elerbe added 12 and N. Ricks and E. MCcarthy both scored 10 points.

Highschool Championship

Hardrock (50) - NY Griffins (48) OT

Hardrock needed OT to maintain its' 20 game winning streak in the Zoo Crew Summer League. Hardrock which went 10-0 in the league last year to win the chip did the same thing this past summer and owns a 20 game winnin g streak. Do everything guard kenneth Ortiz(Science Park) SR dropped in a game high 22 points and was the heart and soul of the Hardrock team. Anthony(Shabazz) SR played strong interior defense and also scored 13 points in the win.

Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) JR dropped in 17 points despite picking up 2 quick fouls in the first 30 sec of the game. Justin Alexander added 13 points in the loss. NY Griffins made it to the finals in their 1st year in the league.

College Championship

Zoo Crew (59) - G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (57) OT

Zoo Crew trailed 53-50 with 3 seconds remaining in regulation and Troy Goodman got a wide open look at the basket to send the game into overtime. In overtime the Zoo played well and pulled out the victory. Goodman led all scorers with 21 points, Tyrone Pullins(Essex County College) soph dropped in 13 points and Anthony Morgano(New Jersey City) added 11 points in the win. This Zoo Crew team won the Championship in 2005.

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz played in the championship game for the 1st time played well throughout the game. Omari Knox(Bloomfield College) JR led the way with 14 points, Jheryl Wilson(NJIT) soph added 11 points and Ryan Bacon(St. peters) soph added 10 points in the loss.

We would like to thank all the player's, coach's and fans who participated in the league this summer year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hot Boys

Boot Camp

Paterson Mustangs

NJ Pirates

Next Level

Patterson Plus

Hardrock

NY Griffins

Zoo Crew

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz

Team CJEOTO

Spartans

ECC

Full Throttle

Central Ward Boy's and Girl's Club

Project Pride

Team One

NJ Panthers

13th Ave.

G-Force

UCC

Somethin Special

Newark Blaze

Suprize Athletics

Network

Newark Sonics

MSU Skyliners

Suburban All-Stars

Metro Hoops

Bayonne Mean machine

Newark Central

TS Ballers

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EO Jaguars

Trenton Hurricanes

Middlesex Futurz

Here are a couple of pictures from the Championship game of the Branch Brook Pro-Am played in Newark August 5th.

Saturday

Next Level (46) - Newark Vocational (30)

Isiah Williams(Newark Central) jr and S. Carter(Weequahic) sr scored 12 points each in the win. Travis(Newark Vocational) JR scored 9 points in the loss.

Next Level (75) - Newark Blaze (63)

Isiah Williams(Newark central) JR 23 points led the upset over 2nd seeded Newark Blaze who hadn't lost a game all season. S. Carter(Weequahic) SR scored 18 points and C. Amayo added 10 points in the win. Al-Don Muhammad(NIA School), Demetrius Smith(Newark Eastside) SR and M. Suadami all scored 11 points in the loss. Mike Johnson(Morris County) FR added 10 points in the loss.

NY Griffins (46) - Zoo Crew (32)

Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) JR scored 16 points in the win. Josh Bibbens added 12 points. Alan Weathers(Essex County College) FR scored 16 points in the loss.

Somethin Special (44) - Suprize Athletics (40)

Wayne Cottle(Montclair) scored 11 points to help his team advance to the next round. In a losing effort Andre Flanigan(Newark eastside) JR scored 12 points and Davonn Boyd(Kearny Christian) SR added 11 points.

Hardrock (43) - Somethin Special (42)

Defending champs Hardrock needed a strong defensive showing in the final minute to hold off newcomer Somethin Special. Devon Gibson(University) SR scored 17 points in the win. Tauron Mantion(Rutger's Newark) FR added 13 points in the win. Wayne Cottle scored 10 points in the loss.

Bayonne Mean Machine (54) - Devils A (50)

Tarique Holmes(Bayonne) SR scored 15 points to lead the way. Amir Bailey added 10 points. Johnathon Williams(Newark Central) jr dropped in 20 points and Masharad carter(Apex Academy) added 13 points in the loss.

SUNDAY - SEMI FINALS

Hardrock (75) - Bayonne Mean Machine (70) 3 OT's

This game may go down as one of the best played in the Zoo Crew Summer League. Their were big shots after big shots in this game. Undefeated Hardrock prevailed and advances to its' 2nd straight championship. Kenneth Ortiz(Science) SR put Hardrock on his back and dropped in 37 points. Anthony Baskerville(Dean college) FR hit the 3-pointer to force the 3rd OT and finished with 17 points. Al-Hakiim McLaurin(University) added 10 points in the win.

In a losing effort Tarique Holmes(Bayonne) SR scored 20 points. Amir bailey and Walik Albright both scored 11 points. Nile Compton added 10 points.

NY Griffins(76) - Next Level (65)

The 3rd seeded Griffins jumped out with a 19 point halftime lead, but had to hold off last years runner-up Next Level. Josh Bibbens Derrick led the charge with 22 points for the Griffins. Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) JR added 20 points and Justin Alexander added 17 points in the win.

Isiah Williams(Newark Central) JR dropped in 28 points and S. Carter(Weequahic) SR scored 24 points in a losing effort.

Saturday

Zoo Crew (43) - Blue Devils (27)

Zoo Crew advanced to the semi-finals as Tyrone Pullins(Essex County College) soph scored 12 points. Kenneth Wardwick(Bloomfield College) soph scored 12 in a losing effort.

Patterson Plus (68) - Hardrock (63)

Petey Lee dropped in 24 points as Patterson knocked off last years champions. Reggie(juco in Illinois) scored 19 points and Bashir Grimes added 14 in the win. Keon lawrence(Seton Hall) jr scored 25 points in a losing effort. Dashawn Barrino(Jacksonville Juco) scored 12 points in the loss.

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (59) - Spartans (49)

Ryan bacon(St. Peter's) scored 17 points to help the Bad Boyz advance to the semi-finals. Jheryl Wilson(NJIT) scored 13 points and Brad Haugabrook(Longwood) added 10 points. Jimmy Lynch and Ahmad Harris both of Bloomfield College scored 14 points each.

Skullheads (58) - ECC (56)

Terrell Prince and Assad Shakir(Ramampo College) both scored 19 points and Desmond sanders(Ramampo) sr added 18 points as they knocked off last years runner-ups. Na-Na and Jazz both scored 14 points and Mark added 13 in the loss.

Sunday(semi-finals)

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (64) - Patterson Plus (52)

The Bad Boyz advanced to their 1st championship game in the college division by knocking off Patterson Plus on the strong play of Mike Johnson(Morris County) with 21 points and Ryan Bacon(St. Peter's) added 18 points. in a losing effort Petey Lee scored 19 points and Bashir Grimes added 17 points.

Zoo Crew (49) - Skullheads (39)

Zoo Crew advance to its' 2nd appearance in the college league finals winning it all in 2005. Troy Goodman scored 12 points in the win. Radee Tutler(Voorhees College) sr scored 13 points in the loss.

SATURDAY 

NJ Panthers (49) - Bayonne Mean machine (29)

Shakoor Edwards scored 18 points in the win to help the Panthers advance to the semi's. Rodney Wilson scored 13 points and his twin Mark Wilson added 10 in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs ( 56) - Zoo Crew (29)

Josh scored 16 points, Richard 13 points and Isiah 10 points as the Mustangs knocked off the Zoo.Jakill Powell scored 8 points in the loss.

Paterson Mustangs (31) - MSU Skyliners B (25)

The Mustangs knocked off the #1 seed and undefeated MSU and advanced to the semi's in their 1st year of play. Isiah scored 11 points in the win. Jahmal scored 12 points in the loss.

Patterson Plus (51) - Tha Ballers (48)

Rising 8th grader K. Stewart scored 15 points and E. Jones scored 10 to lead Patterson Plus to the final four. Alex Similien scored 20 points and Ja'Quan Matthews scored 11 points in the loss.

SUNDAY SEMI-FINALS

Patterson Plus (48) - Paterson Mustangs (45)

In the battle of Paterson the veteran Patterson Plus came out on top to advance to the Championship game. K. Stewart dropped in 15 points as he controlled the whole game. Paterson Mustangs Reggie and Isiah scored 11 points in the loss.

Next Level (45) - NJ Panthers (31)

Next Level the defending champs advanced to the finals as Taquan carry(Vailsburgh Middle) 8th grader scored 13 points in the win. Nikko Velez and aaron scored 7 points in the loss.

SATURDAY

Team One (52) - Irvington Rec (24)

Eddie scored 16 points and his teammate Austin scored 12 to advance to the semi-finals. T. Durham had 8 points in a losing effort.

Paterson Mustangs (36) - Central Boy's and Girl's Club (16)

Justin scored 14 points and Sanders added 12 in the win. Yasim Smith scored 9 points in a losing effort.

NJ Pirates (44) - Next Level (42) OT

Timmy scored 19 points to hold on for the Pirates as Next Level stormed back to force OT. Marcus scored 12 points in the win. A. Gilliam(Science Park) 8th grader scored 12 points in the loss.

Network (17) - Metro Hoops (13)

Network advanced to the semi's as Isiah Briscoe scored 6 points. Troy scored 6 in a losing cause for Metro hoops.

SUNDAY SEMI-FINALS

NJ Pirates (48) - Team One (20)

Nj Pirates size proved too much as hey advanced to their 1st championship in the league. In a team effort Marcus scored 12, Timmy 11 and Chance 10. In the loss DC scored 8 points.

Paterson Mustangs (46) - Network (19)

The Mustangs advanced to the championship game their 1st year in the league. Trevan scored 13 points and Xavier added 10 points. I. Briscoe scored 10 points in the loss.

SATURDAY

Next Level (29) - Patterson Plus (22)

T. McKenith scored 10 points to lead his team to victory. A. Jones dropped in 11 points in the loss.

Hot Boys (25) - Rahway Renaissance (14)

Undefeated Hot Boys advanced to the finals as Richardson dropped in 7 points. E. Amaker scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Boot Camp (23) - MSU Skyliners (5)

MJ Richardson scored 8 points to lead Boot Camp to the semi's. Nasir Austin and George papas scored 2 points in the loss.

SUNDAY SEMI-FINALS

Hot Boys (20) - Next Level (18)

Khalif scored 8 points to lead his team to the finals and remain undefeated. A. Ortiz scored 11 points in a losing effort.

Boot Camp (29) - Irvington Rec (5)

Boot Camp advances to the finals as B. Spann led the way with 7 points. B. Askew and A. Ridley scored 2 points each in the loss.

Former Zoo Crew player and Barringer Highschool star Reggie Larry has signed a professional contract to play overseas in Turkey Larry led his Boise St. team to the NCAA Tournament this past year where they lost to Louisville in the 1st round.

Larry was also a Junior College All-American his sophmore season at College of Southern Idaho. Larry played this past summer with the Golden St. Warriors in the NBA Summer League.

The Zoo Crew family wishes Larry good luck on his overseas experience.

Games are played at the Hank Aaron Sports Complex located on the corner of Springfield Ave. and Prince St. in Newark. If directions are needed send an email to og2007@optonline.net

Friday - August 14th

6pm - Somethin Special vs Suprize Athletics(highschool)

Saturday - August 15th

10am - #4 Next Level vs #5 Patterson Plus(10's)

11am - #3 MSU Skyliners vs #6 Boot Camp(10's)

11am - #4 Network vs #5 Metro Hoops(12's)

12pm - #2 Irvington Rec vs #7 Metro Hoops(10's)

12pm - #3 Next Level vs #6 NJ Pirates(12's)

1pm - #1 Hot Boys vs #8 Rahway Renassaince(12's)

1pm - #2 G.Y.M. Bad Boyz vs #7 Spartans(College)

2pm - #7 Next Level vs #10 Newark Vocational(highschool)

2pm - #7 Bayonne Mean Machine vs #10 13th Ave(8th grade)

3pm - #4 Tha ballers vs #5 Patterson Plus(8th grade)

3pm - #12 Devils A vs #4 Bayonne Mean machine(highschool)

4pm - #1 Hardrock vs winner of 8 & 9(highschool)

4pm - #1 NJ Panthers vs winner of 8 & 9(8th grade)

5pm - #2 Newark Blaze vs winner of 7 & 10(highschool)

5pm - #3 Next Level vs #6 MSU Skyliners A(8th grade)

6pm - #3 Hardrock vs #6(College)

6pm - #8 Paterson Mustangs vs #9 Zoo Crew

7pm - #4 vs #5(college)

7pm - #1 Paterson Mustangs vs #8 Central Ward(12's)

8pm - #3 NY Griffins vs #6 Zoo Crew(highschool)

8pm - MSU Skyliners B vs winner of 8 & 9(8th grade)

9pm - #1 Skullheads vs #8 ECC(college)

All semi-final games will be played Sunday August 17th beginning at 11am.

Championship games will be played Saturday August 23rd.

Game 1 

Dirty Dozen (2) - Skullheads (0)

Game 2

Zoo Crew (58) - Zoo Crew (54)

Charles Smith(Bloomfield College) SR scored 14 points to lead the Zoo. Phil Smith added 13 points and Antoine Morgano added 11 points. Saheed scored 14 points in a losing effort for ECC.

Game 3

Patterson Plus (66) - Felician (62)

The high flyer Bashir Grimes(William Paterson) scored 20 points to lead his team. Petey Lee added 17 points, Merc 12 and Quadir 11. Andy scored 22 points in alosing effort and Demetrius Boards(Felician College) FR scored 14.

Game 4

Hardrock (63) - Patterson Plus (52)

Defending champs Hardrock won their 4th straight by knocking off a weary Patterson Plus team. Corey Chandler(Rutger's) soph scored 13 points, Keon Lawrence(Seton Hall) added 11 points and Derek Miller(New Jersey City) soph added 10. In a losing effort Merc scored 15 points, Bashir Grimes 13 and Petey Lee added 14 points.

Game 5

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (42) - Spartans (36)

Ryan Bacon(St. Peter's) soph continued his strong play in the league with 13 points. Elias Brantley(Bloomfield College) soph added 11 points. Kevin Udo scored 12 points in the loss.   

COLLEGE - Top 8 teams make the playoff's

1.Skullheads - (5-2)

2.G.Y.M. Bad Boyz - (5-2)

3.Hardrock - (5-2)

4.Zoo Crew - (4-2)

5.Blue Devils - (4-2) 

6.Patterson Plus - (3-3)     

7.Spartans - (2-4)

8.ECC - (2-5)  

9.Dirty Dozen - (2-5)      

10.Team CJEOTO - (2-5)          

HIGHSCHOOL  - Top 12 teams make the playoff's

1.Newark Blaze - (7-0)

2.Hardrock - (7-0) 

3.Bayonne Mean Machine - (6-0)  

4.NY Griffins - (4-0)

5.Suprize Athletics - (4-1)

6.Somethin Special - (5-2)

7.Newark Sonics - (4-2)       

8.Zoo Crew - (4-2)

9.Next Level - (4-2)

10.UCC - (3-3)

11.Newark Vocational - (2-3)

12.G.Force Black - (3-4)

13.EO Jaguars - (3-4)  

14.Devils A - (1-4)              

15.Team CJEOTO - (1-5)  

16.NJ Spartans - (1-6)         

17.Devils B - (1-6) 

18.G Force Gold - (1-6)

20.TS Ballers - (0-7)               

8TH GRADE - Top 12 teams make the playoff's

1.MSU Skyliners B (6-0)

2.NJ Panthers - (6-1) 

3.Next Level - (6-1)

4.Tha ballers - (6-1)

5.MSU Skyliners A - (4-1)      

6.Patterson Plus - (3-1)

7.Zoo Crew - (4-2)   

8.Bayonne Mean machine - (3-2)

9.Paterson Mustangs - (2-2)

10.13th Ave. - (3-3) 

11.Trenton Hurricanes - (3-3)

12.Middlesex Futurz - (2-3)         

14.Suburban All-Stars - (1-5) 

15.NJ Pirates - (1-5) 

16.Team CJEOTO - (0-6)              

17.Metro Hoops - (0-6)           

12-U - Top 8 teams make the playoff's    

1.Paterson Mustangs - (4-0)

2.NJ Pirates - (5-1)

3.Team One - (5-1)

4.Next Level - (3-1) 

5.Network - (4-1)  

6.Central Ward - (4-2)  

7.Metro Hoops - (2-2)

8.Irvington Rec - (3-3) 

9.Patterson Plus - (3-3)

10.Full Throttle - (2-3)

11.Tha Ballers - (1-3)           

12.Rahway Renassaince - (3-4)

13.Project Pride - (1-4)       

14.Hot Boys - (1-5)    

15.Team CJEOTO - (1-5)

16.Zoo Crew - (0-6)        

10-u - Top 8 make the playoff's

1.Irvington Rec - (6-0)  

2.Hot Boys - (4-0)

3.MSU Skyliners - (6-1)

4.Patterson Plus - (4-3) 

5.Next Level - (4-2) 

6.Boot Camp - (3-4)  

7.Metro Hoops - (1-4)

8.Rahway Renaissance - (2-5)      

9.Newark Blaze - (1-5)    

10.Zoo Crew - (1-6)    

This month we have a BIG CLEARANCE SALE!!!!!! We are making room for the FALL inventory. Pictures will be posted to see if we have what you are looking for.

We carry men and women shirts, fitted caps, jeans, socks, underwear, v-necks(black n white), black n white tees all sizes from s-6x.

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Chanezz Robinson hanging out at the Zoo crew League on Sunday afternoon. Chanezz played for the Malcolm X. Lady Bulldogs this past season helping them win the the TOC Championship. She has received a full scholarship to Div 1 Northeastern University located in Boston.

Obalaji Baraka also was in attendance. Baraka is an asst. coach for the Lady Bulldogs.

Current Zoo Crew player Nafyse Blakewood hanging out at the Zoo Crew League Friday evening. Nafyse graduated from Langston College in Oklahoma in May. Nafyse also played on the 2nd season of College Hill which aired on BET a couple of years ago. You can catch Nafyse on Friday evenings at the Zoo League playing for the Zoo crew college team.

Nafyse graduated from Malcolm X. Shabazz where he played on the team that lost to St. Ant's in the TOC final in 2001.

Rap star Jim Jones a frequent visitor to the Zoo Crew Summer League takes a picture with the Zoo Crew 12-u team on Sunday morning.

Keon Lawrence(Seton Hall) and Carey Chandler(Rutgers) watching some action in the Zoo Crew Summer League on a Friday night. Both player's grew up playing in the league.

Corey's Hardrock team won the championship last summer going undefeated in the high school division. Keon also won the championship in 2005 with the Newark Blaze when he teamed up with Dashuan Butler(West Virginia).

Brevin Knight(Utah Jazz) hanging out at the Zoo Crew Summer League with Zoo player Stephon(Camden Middle) rising 8th grader, one of the top ballers in his class in Newark. In the background Newark Central rising soph Jabree Williams.

Brevin Knight(Utah jazz) and coach Malik watching college games on a Friday night in the 10th Annual Zoo Crew Summer League.

Game 1

MSU Skyliners B (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 2

Suburban All-Stars fought back and pulled off their 1st win. David B. scored 8 points to lead the winning team. Nate scored 8 points to lead Metro Hoops.

Game 3

Next Level (58) - Metro Hoops (40)

Brandon Carter(University) Fr scored 18 points in the win, Casiem Chandler(Newark eastside) Fr added 17 points and raquan(Vailsburgh Middle) 8th grader added 11 points. Justin scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 4

Paterson Mustangs (55) - Zoo Crew (22)

Tristian scored 16 points and Josh added 14 points to lead the Mustangs. Bila scored 10 points in the loss for the Zoo.

Game 5

Trenton Hurricanes (48) - Middlesex Futurz (24)

C. Cooke scored 12 points to lead Trenton. Sal Hasan scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 6

Patterson Plus (2) - team CJEOto (0)

Game 7

Paterson Mustangs (52) - trenton Hurricanes (42)

Issaac scored 18 points to lead the Mustangs to their 2nd win of the day. D. Williams scored 18 points to lead Trenton Hurricanes in the loss.

Game 8

Tha Ballers defeated Science Park, the score sheet isn't available.

Game 9

Bayonne Mean machine (2) - Metro Hoops (0)

Game 10

Zoo Crew (36) - NJ Pirates (30)

Hassy Nickerson(Marin) 8th grader dropped in 16 points and Denzel(Vailsburgh Middle) 8th grader added 12 points in the win. Chris jenkins scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 11

Tha ballers (2) - 13th Ave. (0)

Game 1

Irvington Rec (17) - Metro Hoops (10)

Game 2

Next Level (23) - Zoo Crew (8)

Game 3

MSU Skyliners (17) - Rahway Renaissance (4)

Game 4

Patterson Plus (22) - Metro Hoops (13)

Game 5

Patterson Plus (19) - Newak Blaze (10)

Game 6

Boot Camp (21) - Next Level (18)

Game 7

Boot Camp (21) - Zoo Crew (10)

Game 1

Zoo Crew (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 2

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (82) - Blue Devils (74) OT

G.Y.M. pulled away in OT for the victory. Ryan Bacon(St. peters) soph led the way with 20 points, Jheryl Wilson(NJIT) soph and Rashard Callaway(Moorehead St.) soph both scored 19 points and Mike Johnson added 12. In a losing effort Omar Smith(Stockton College) JR led his team with 20 points and Kenneth Wardwick(Bloomfield College) soph added 16 points.

Game 3

Spartans (67) - ECC (61)

Gage Daye(Bloomfield College) soph scored 24 points as the Spartans held off ECC. Jimmy(Bloomfield College) scored 18 points and Ahmad harris(Bloomfield College) added 10 points. Richard Williams(ECC) soph scored 20 points in the loss. Na-Na(ECC) soph added 16 points and Alan Weathers(ECC) FR scored 10 points.

Game 4

Hardrock (67) - Zoo Crew (65)

This game drew standing room only as last years champions Hardrock were going up against undefeated Skullheads/Zoo Crew. The game was intense throughout as the Zoo opened up a 12 point lead with 13 min remaining. Hardrock fought back on the strog play of Duane Howell who finished with 20 points. Dashuan Barrino(Jacksonville Juco) hit a big three to tie the score at 65 with 25 seconds remaining. The Zoo turned the ball over on the next possession and Howell scored the lay-up with 5 seconds remaining for the final points. Keon Lawrence(Seton Hall) JR scored 13 points in the win. Assad Shakir(Ramapo) led the way with 20 points, Richard Brown(Montclair St.) JR added 19 points, Radee Tutler(Voorhees College) SR added 11 points and Terrell Prince scored 10 points in the loss.  

Game 1

Rahway renaissance (26) - Zoo Crew (9)

J. Boss scored 8 points to lead his team to victory. In a losing effort Jamal scored 9 points.

Game 2

Team One (31) - Hot Boys (4)

Daquan scored 11 points as Team One upended the Hot Boys. Wes and Murphy both scored 2 points in the loss.

Game 3

NJ Pirates (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

All other games were rained out and will be made up at a later date.

Game 1

NJ Spartans (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 2

Newark Blaze (41) - EO Jaguars (36)

Mike Johnson a recent graduate of Irvington scored 21 points as the Newark Blaze remained undefeated. Terry scored 12 points and Kabba added 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 3

G-Force Black (33) - TS Ballers (30)

Patterson scored 10 of his 16 points in the 2nd half as G-Force pulled out the victory. James Colson scored 11 points in a losing effort.

All other games were rained out and will be made up at a later date.

Game 1

Bayonne Mean Machine (40) - Somethin Special (22)

Bayonne pulled away in the 2nd half as Elvonne Poole(Bayonne High) scored 10 points. Jamal and Jamie(St. Anthony) Sr's scored 9 each in a losing effort.

Game 2

G-Force Black (36) - devils B (25)

A. Patterson scored 13 points in the victory. Kameen McPleasant(Newark Central) Soph dropped in 13 points in the loss.

Game 3

Suprize athletics (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 4

Newark Blaze (53) - TS Ballers (27)

Newark Blaze continues to be undefeated as M. Johnson scored 16 points and B. Blakum added 12 points in the win. Justin scored 6 points in a losing effort.

Game 5

UCC (2) - NJ Pirates (0)

Game 6

Suprize Athletics (52) - TS Ballers (37)

Andre Flanigan(Newark Eastside) soph dropped in 16 points to lead his team to victory. Evan Elberg(West Essex) SR scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 7

NY Griffins (53) - Devils A (27)

NY Griffins outscored the Devils A 27-7 in the 2nd half to remain undefeated. Joshua Bibbins scored 17 points, Carl Allen added 12 and Justin Alexander finished with 10 points. Devils A received 12 points from Masharad Carter.

Game 8

Zoo Crew (57) - G-Force Gold (37)

Zoo Crew turned it up in the 2nd half as Allen Weathers(ECC) FR scored 19 points and Nyriq Hay(Cheyney St.) added 15 points in the win. Tommasso finished with 10 points in the loss.

Game 9

Hardrock (56) - Newark Vocational (39)

Defending champs Hardrock hasn't lost a game in two years knocked off Newark Vocational. Robert Byrd(Lackawanna JUco) led the way with 12 points and Devon Gibson(University) JR scored 11 points. Clayton(Newark Vo) JR scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 10

Next Level (42) - NJ Spartans (40)

Next Level last years runner-ups had to work hard for the victory. S. Carter(Weequahic) SR scored 10 points in the win. Dunleavy(Delbarton) scored 11 points in the loss.

Game 11

Newark Sonics (46) - EO Campus (22)

Newark Sonics didn't have the dunk fest they usually have, but they remained undefeated as Mixon(Monroe CC) FR finished with 20 points. Tagee Anderson added 10 points. DeJuan and rakeem both EO Campus high attendees finished with 5 points.

Game 1

Tha Ballers (42) - Paterson Mustangs (41)

M. Corbitt(Bloomfield Tech) FR scored 13 points and A. Witt added 10 points in the win. Reggie scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 2

MSU Skyliners A (41) - Trenton Hurricanes (22)

Jackson and Christian both scored 8 points for the Skyliners A. N. King scored 13 points for the Hurricanes.

Game 3

MSU Skyliners B (65) - NJ Pirates (31)

Jahmil dropped in 18 points in the win and Sekou added 11 while Herbie scored 10 in the victory. Tino(Newark Vocational) FR scored 13 points and Aaron added 10 points in defeat.

Game 4

MSU Skyliners A (45) - Metro Hoops (29)

MSU A maintained their undefeated status as Kirkland scored 10 points in the win. JD scored 9 points in a losing effort.

Game 5

Science Park (2) - 13th Ave. (0)

Game 6

NJ Panthers (2) - 13th Ave. (0)

Game 7

NJ Panthers (58) - Middlesex Futurz (30)

T. Cotton scored 12 points and I. Doral added 10 points in the win. J. hall scored 9 points for Middlesex in the loss.

Game 8

Next Level (34) - Suburban All-Stars (19)

Raquan(Vailsburgh Middle) 8th grader scored 14 points for last years champs. C. Contardo scored 6 points in the loss.

Game 9

NJ Panthers (34) - Paterson Mustangs (28)

E. Vallellanes and Z. Bembry scored 8 points to lead their team to victory. Richard scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 10

Zoo Crew (47) - Bayonne Mean Machine (45)

Steph(Camden Middle) 8th grader led the Zoo with 19 points in the win. Rodney Wilson scored 21 points in a losing effort.

Game 1

Network (28) - Team CJEOTO (19)

Game 2

Central Ward (16) - Project Pride (9)

Game 3

Raheway Renassaince (2) - Hot Boys (0)

Game 4

Metro Hoops (34) - Zoo Crew (8)

Game 5

NJ Pirates (26) - Patterson Plus (15)

Game 6

Team One (26) - Project Pride (14)

Game 7

Paterson Mustangs (30) - Next Level (25)

Game 8

Tha Ballers (18) - Hot Boys (12)

Game 9

Team One (26) - Team Full Throttle (10)

10-u scores

Game 1

Irvington Rec (19) - Zoo Crew (7)

Y. Hooker scored 5 points to help Irvington Rec knock off the Zoo Crew. Tarae scored 4 points in the loss for the Zoo.

Game 2

MSU Skyliners (2) - Boot camp (0)

Game 3

Zoo Crew (2) - Boot Camp (0)

Game 4

MSU Skyliners (11) - Next Level (10)

Jason Graham scored 6 points to lead MSU to victory. #4 led Next Level with 8 points.

Game 5

Rahway Renaissance (15) - Newark Blaze (9)

K. Elliot scored 8 points to lead his team to victory. Assur T. scored 4 points in the loss.

Game 6

Hot Boys (24) - Patterson Plus (18)

A. Jones scored 6 points to lead Hot Boys to victory. Kalif Crawford scored 11 points in a losing effort for Patterson Plus. 

Game 1

Blue Devils (55) - Spartans (53)

Blue Devils used a second half run to knock off the Spartans in action Friday night.Omar Smith(Stockton College) JR scored 17 points as he controlled the inside. Al-Kabir Sorey former Newark Central player dropped in 15 points in the win.

Stanley Elliott(Bethune Cookman) FR scored a team high 17 points in a losing effort. Ahmad Harris(Bloomfield College) added 12 points.

Game 2

Patterson Plus (73) - G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (71) OT

Patterson Plus held on to win the game in OT. Bashir Grimes(Williams Paterson) dropped 27 points, Reggie Jones formerly of Bayley Ellard High scored 26 points and Shavon added 10 points in the win.

J. Wilson(NJIT) soph led G.Y.M. with 21 points, M. Johnson(Irvington) graduate added 16 and R. Bacon(St. Peters) soph and E. Brantley(Bloomfield College) soph added 10 points in the loss.

Game 3

Hardrock (57) - Team CJEOTO (46)

K. Lawrence(Seton Hall) JR and D. Barrino(Jacksonville Juco) Soph both dropped in 14 points as defending champs Hardrock won its' 2nd straight. C. Chandler(Rutger's) soph and Dwayne Howell added 10 points. A. Sogadzr scored 13 points in a losing effort and Isa Carnegie added 11 points.

Game 4

ECC (59) - Dirty Dozen (57) OT

Na-Na(ECC) Soph dropped in 18 points, Donovan Willis added 12 and Allen Weathers(ECC) FR scored the game winning basket as ECC prevailed in OT. Dirty Dozen received 20 points from Devon Young(Felician) soph and 14 points from D. Boards(Felician) FR.

Game 5

Zoo Crew (53) - Patterson Plus (52)

Troy Goodman(Peirce JUco) scored 16 points to lead the Zoo. Nafyse Blakewood(Langston College) SR added 12 points scoring 10 in the 2nd half. Petey Lee and Reggie Brown led Patterson Plus with 16 points, Bashir Grimes added 11.

Game 1

Somethin Special (2) - UCC (0)

Game 2

Newark Blaze (41) - G-Force Gold (18)

Tyrone Ryans(Irvington) scored 11 points to lead the Blaze. Robert Gomulka in a losing effort dropped in 8 points.

Game 3

Newark Vocational (42) - NJ Spartans (35)

Al-Akeem Watson(Nia School) dropped in 18 points in the win and Clayton(Newark Vocational) JR added 13 points. Shabazz (Soph) Mookie scored 10 points for the Spartans.

Game 4

Suprize Athletics (2) - NJ Pirates (0)

Game 5

Jaguars (40) - NJ Spartans (39)

Jaguars held off a furious rally by the NJ Spartans who were down by as much as 17 points. Dejuan and Majid dropped in 9 points each in the win. They both atten EO Campus. Elijah Evans(Shabazz) JR scored 12 points in the loss.

Game 6

Devils A (35) - Devils B (33)

Devils A with Johnathon Williams(Newark Central) JR scoring 16 points held off Devils B. Devils B was led by Amara Camara(Newark Central) soph in the loss with 8 points.

Game 7

Bayonne Mean Machine (56) - TS Ballers (45)

Jimmy Smith(Bayonne High) scored 20 points in the win, Elvonny Poole(bayonne High and Tariq Holmes(Bayonne High) SR added 10 points. The TS Ballers received 20 points from Chris Looney(Verona) SR in a losing effort.

Game 8

Newark Sonics (48) - Zoo Crew (45)

Newark Sonics received a steal and an alley oop jam by Tagee Anderson(Coppin St.) to secure the win in the closing seconds. Dason Mixson(Monroe CC) led the Sonics with 17 points, Anderson added 12 points and Rashad Mcneil(Westside) scored 10 points. N. Healy(University) scored 16 points in the loss.

Game 9

Hardrock (56) - Next Level (49)

In the meeting between last years highschool finalist Hardrock knocked off Next Level again as Devon Gibson(University) JR erupted for 23 points and tauron Mantion scored 15 points. S. Carter(Weequahic) SR scored 25 points in the loss and M. Beasley added 10.

Game 10

NY Griffins (58) - Team CJEOTO (30)

NY Griffins look like they will be a tough out as inside presence Derrick Williams(St. Anthony) JR cleaned up the post with 24 points, Carl added 14 points and Ian Matthews(Curtis, NY) JR added 11 points. T. White scored 10 points in a losing effort.

Saturday make-up game

Next Level (62) - Jaguars (51)

S. Carter(Weequahic) SR scored 24 points, Avent Holston(Weequahic) JR added 19 points and Isiah Williams(Science) JR added 10 points in the win. Shaq(EO Campus) SR scored 23 points and Michael(EO Campus) Sr scored 10 points in the loss.

Friday make-up games

Game 1

Newark Sonics (72) - NJ Spartans (34)

Dashuan Mixson(Monroe CC) scored 33 points in the win for the Sonics and Tagee Anderson(Coppin St.) FR scored 30 points to back him up. Dunleavy(Delbarton) scored 13 points for the Sparatns.

Game 2

Somethin Special (59) - Devils B (43)

Tyler(Montclair) SR and Jamal(St. Anthony) Sr both scored 16 points and Noah(St. Anthony) SR added 13 points in the win. Amara camara(Newark Central) soph led the way with 9 points in the loss.

Game 1

Central Ward (2) - Zoo Crew (0)

Game 2

Metro Hoops (26) - Network (13

Troy dropped in 11 points to lead Metro Hoops. A. King scored 10 points to lead Metro Hoops.

Game 3

Next Level (32) - Irvington Rec (27)

Q. Linsay(S. 17th St.) 8th grader dropped in 11 points in the win. S. Kirkland scored 7 points in a losing effort.

Game 4

Irvington Rec (38) - Rahway Renaissance (9)

Irvington playing back to back games knocked off Rahway as S. Kirkland dropped in 11 points. T. Roberts, E. Digrado, A. Carter and J. King all scored 2 points for Rahway.

Game 5

Patterson Plus (2) - Tha Ballers (0)

Game 6

Rahway renaissance (2) - Network (0)

Game 1  

NJ Panthers (55) - Zoo Crew (22)

N. Kotulous dominated inside with 16 points as the NJ Panthers knocked the Zoo from the unbeaten ranks. D. Osorio added 11 points in the victory. Stephon(Camden Middle) 8th grader led the Zoo with 6 points.

Game 2

13th Ave. (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 3

MSU Skyliners B (69) - Suburban All-Stars (31)

Jahmal scored 20 points to lead MSU, Markell added 14 and Wesley chipped in with 11 points. Jon Bernstein scored 11 points in a losing effort and Scott Ferraro added 10 points.

Game 4

Patterson Plus (36) - Bayonne Mean machine (35)

Kavon scored 9 points as Patterson Plus held off a late run by Bayonne Mean machine. Marc Wilson scored 7 points in a losing effort.

Game 5

Trenton Hurricanes (40) - Science Park (11)

Trenton had no problem knocking off Science Park. D. Williams scored 14 points and C. Cooke added 10 points in the win. Jakill Powell(Newark Vocational) scored 5 points in the loss.

Game 6

Tha Ballers (39) - Metro Hoops ( 34)

Tha ballers held off a furious rally by Metro Hoops to pull out the victory. A. Similien scored 11 points in the victory. D. Dean scored 8 points for Metro Hoops.

Game 7

Next Level (69) - Bayonne Mean machine (33)

Next Level guard play was too much for Bayonne. Brandon carter(University) FR scored 17 points, Rahkeem(Vailsburg Middle) 8th grader) and Kasiem Chandler(Newark eastside) FR added 10 points in the win. Elijah Porch scored 8 points in a losing effort.

Game 9

Middlesex Futurz (39) - Science Park (21)

Porch and Sawyer scored 14 points in the win for Middlesex. Quannie(S. 17th St.) 8th grader scored 18 points in the loss.

Game 1

Irvington Rec (28) - Rahway Renassaince (210

A. Ridley scored 12 points to lead Irvington to victory. On a losing effort K. Elliott scored 10 points for Rahway.

Game 2

MSU Skyliners (18) - Metro Hoops (14)

Elijah Pierson scored 5 points to lead MSU to the victory. Metro Hoops received 4 points each from Roland Whitey and Jaquin Wiley in a losing effort.

Game 3

Patterson Plus (26) - Rahway Renaissance (3)

B. Nevers scored 12 points in the win for Patterson Plus. E. Amaker led rahway with 2 points.

Game 4

Hot Boys ( 25) - Newark Blaze (4)

Dosi scored 9 points in leading the Hot Boys to victory. R. Miranda and J. Perry both scored 2 points in the loss.

Game 1

 Hardrock (69) - Spartans (68)

Last years defending champion Hardrock recorded its' first win as K. Lawrence hit a short jumper at the buzzer to give them the win. Derek Miller(New Jersey City) soph dropped in 18 points, K. Lawrence finished with 16 and Dashuan Barrino(Jacksonville Juco) soph added 13 points in the win. The Spartans received 24 points from Lynch, 15 from Stanley Elliot(Bethune Cookman) FR, Ahmad Harris(Bloomfield College) added 14 and Kevin scored 12 points in the loss.

Game 2

G.Y.M. Bad Boyz (58) - Zoo Crew (53)

The Bad Boyz pulled it out down the stretch as J. Wilson scored 16 points and R. Bacon flexed his muscles for 14 points in the win. Phil Smith added 14 points and Nyrique Healy added 13 points.

Game 3

Blue Devils (36) - Dirty Dozen (33)

The Blue Devils needed OT to hold off the Dirty Dozen. Marquise Moore(University of Bridgeport) soph led the way with 12 points. Demetrius Boards(Felician) FR scored 11 points in the loss.

Game 4

Patterson Plus (73) - Team CJEOTO (62)

Patterson Plus recorded their 1st win Bashir Grimes(William Paterson) dropped in 30 points and had some highlight dunks int he game. Petey Lee(William Paterson added 18 points in the win. Team CJEOTO was led by DeShawn Mitchell(UNLV) FR with 27 points and Kevin Womack(Bloomfield College) added 27 points also in the loss.

Game 5

Skullheads (61) - ECC (60)

Skullheads trailing 10-0 early regrouped and held on to defeat ECC as Robert Hines(St. Francis, NY) scored a lay-up with 7 seconds remaining for the win. Hines led the way with 17 points. Radee Tutler(Voorhees College) SR added 13 points and Richard Brown(Montclair St.) JR added 11 points in the win. John Pringle(West Georgia) JR and Chazz Rogers both scored 14 points and Na Na added 11 points in the loss.

Game 1

Hot Boys (22) - Project Pride (18)

AJ scored 9 points to lead the Hot Boys to the win. Nasheed scored 7 points in the loss.

Game 2

Irvington Rec (39) - Patterson Plus (37)

This game went back and forth as each team made large runs but Irvington Rec held on for the win. CJ led the way with 14 points. Kiariff A. led Patterson Plus with 12 points, K. Thompson added 11 and Kelvin Martinez scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 3

Central Ward (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 4

Patterson Plus (18) - Zoo Crew (3)

A. Young and K. Martinez scored 6 points for Patterson Plus. N. Jackson scored 2 points for the Zoo.

Game 5

NJ Pirates (28) - Hoop Heaven heat (17)

M. Townes scored 16 points in the victory for the NJ Pirates. Connor Beasty and Kazari Trought scored 6 points in the loss.

Game 6

Paterson Mustangs (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 7

Network (34) - Hot Boys (21)

Nasir Barrino scored 14 points as Network cruised to victory. J. Page scored 6 points for the Hot boys.

Game 1

Newark Sonics (54) - Devils B (37)

Tagee Anderson scored 22 points, Farrakhan Wells add16 and Kantrell Jason(Weequahic) SR added 10 points in the win. Devils B was led by Kevin Bell(Newark Central) soph with 11 points and Jabree Williams(Newark central) soph with 10 points.

Game 2

Suprize Athletics (44) - Devils A (40)

The Athletics received 11 points each from Calvin O'Neal and Davonn Boyd both sr's to be at (Kearny Christian). Devils A received 13 points from SR Eric Smith(Newark Central) and Johnathon Williams(Newark Central) JR added 10 points.

Game 3

Zoo Crew (59) - TS Ballers (47)

Nyrique Healy(University) graduate scored 12 points and Dequan Jones(Shabazz) Soph added 10 points in the win. The TS Ballers were led by Chris with 20 points.

Game 4

Hardrock (66) - NJ Pirates (34)

Tauron Mantion(University) graduate scored 20 points, Kenneth Ortiz(Science Park) SR added 17 and Devon Gibson(University) JR added 13 points in the win. The NJ Pirates received 21 points from J. Dejesus(Carteret High).

Game 5 

G-Force Black (2) - EO Jaguars (0)

Game 6

Hardrock (72) - Zoo Crew (65) OT (make-up game)

Hardrock pulled out a hard fought game as Kenneth Ortiz(Science Park) SR dropped in 23 points and Devon Gibson(University) JR added 15 points and Anthony Baskerville(Science Park) graduate added 11 points in the win. Nyrique Healy(University) graduate added 20 points and Allan Weathers(Barringer) graduate added 19 points in the loss.

Game 7

Newark Blaze (48) - UCC (44)

Eddie Brown(Newark Eastside) SR scored 12 points and Mike Johnson(Irvington) graduate added 10 points in the win. UCC received 12 points from Snowball(Newark Eastside) JR.

Game 8

NY Griffins (60) - G-Force Gold (16)

Carl scored 12 points and J. Alexander added 10 for the New York Griffins. Jordan led G-Force with 8 points.

Game 9

Bayonne Mean machine (63) - Next Level (62) OT

Bayonne fought back from a 14 point deficit as Jimmy Smith(Bayonne) SR scored 22 points, Tarique Holmes(Bayonne) SR added 13 points in the win. Isiah Williams(Science Park) JR scored 22 points, Avent Holston(Weequahic) JR added 17 points and S. carter(Weeqauhic) SR added 14 points in the loss. 

Game 1

The Network (35) - Patterson Plus (12)

Ant led The Network with 14 points. In a losing cause Allen Young and Kayden Thompson scored 4 points each for Patterson Plus.

Game 2

NJ Pirates (24) - Irvington Rec (24)

Najee scored 10 points in the victory for the NJ Pirates. R. Reid dropped in 6 points for Irvington.

Game 3

Patterson Plus (15) - Hot Boys (13)

A. Young scored 5 points to lead Patterson Plus. Murphy led the Hot Boys with 7 points.

Game 4

Central Ward (23) - Rahway Renaissance (14)

Tatianna a young lady led Central Ward with 9 points. Roberts for Rahway scored 7 points.

The remaining games were rained out and will be made up at a later date.

Game 1

Hardrock (52) - G-Force Gold (31)

Tauron Mantion scored 14 points and Mook added 13 points for hardrock in their win. Kareem scored 9 points in a losing effort for G-Force Gold.

Game 2

Zoo Crew (36) - Newark Vocational (18)

Alan Weathers(Essex County College) Fr scored 11 points to lead the Zoo. Mark scored 6 points for Newark Vo.

Game 3

Newark Blaze (36) - Suprize Athletics (33)

Aldon Muhammad scored 10 points in the win. Cantrell Jason(Weequahic) rising senior led Suprize Athletics with 10 points off of 5 powerful dunks.

Game 4

Devils A was leading UCC 26-24 with 10 minutes remaining before the rain settled in, the game will be completed at a later date.

Game 5

Team CJEOTO led 41-39 in OT with 39 seconds remaining over the TS Ballers. The TS Ballers coach agreed to call the game. Team CJEOTO was led by Tramaine White with 14 points and Andrew Morgan with 13 points. TS Ballers received 11 points from Evan.

The remaing of the schedule was rained out and will be made up at a later date.

Game 1

Irvington Rec (2) - Boot Camp (0)

Game 2

Patterson Plus (19) - Zoo Crew (3)

Aalim Jones scored 8 points in the win for Patterson Plus. Shameer scored 2 points for the Zoo.

Game 3

Metro Hoops (22) - Rahway Renaissance (6)

Game 4

Next Level (29) - Patterson Plus (7)

J. Taylor led Next Level with 8 points. A. Jones scored 3 points for Patterson Plus

Game 5

Hot Boys (2) - Boot Camp (0)

Game 6

MSU Skyliners (18) - Newark Blaze (9)

Elijah Mitchell led MSU with 8 points. Taahir led Newark Blaze with 4 points in a losing effort.

Game 1

MSU Skyliners B (48) - NJ Panthers (38)

Jahmal led MSU Skyliners B with 16 points. N. Koutulos and I. Dorval both scored 8 points in a losing effort for the NJ panthers.

Game 2

Zoo Crew (42) - Suburban All-Stars (42)

William(Project Link) rising 8th grader scored 14 points in the win for the Zoo. Mike Herrigal scored 12 points in a losing effort.

Game 3

Next Level (48) - NJ Pirates (17)

Next Level received 18 points from rising 9th grader Kasienm Chandler(Newark Eastside) and 10 points from Brandon Carter(University) also a rising 9th grader. The NJ Pirates received 7 points from Chris.

Game 4

13th Ave. (44) - Middleses Futurz (31)

Thirteenth ave received 16 points from rising 9th grader Jusstin harrell(Science Park) and 10 points from Zokwymere Lawton. The Futurz was led by Hasan with 9 points.

Game 5

NJ Panthers (47) - Patterson Plus (27)

J. Hodge scored 10 points to help the NJ Panthers to the victory. Patterson Plus was led by T. McGure and T. Stewart with 7 points.

Game 6

MSU Skyliners B (39) - Metro Hoops (28)

Jahmal scored 12 points in the win for MSU B. Nate scored 11 points for Metro Hoops in the loss.

Game 7

Bayonne Mean machine (56) - NJ Pirates (46)

Mark W. dropped in 20 points in the win for Bayonne and Dante added 12 points. Tino(Shabazz) rising 9th grader dropped in 15 points and Chris added 13 points in the loss.

Game 8

MSU Skyliners A (43) - Tha Ballers (32)

J. Sears scored 14 points and D. Kirkland added 10 points for MSU A. Tha Ballers was led by A. Similien with 15 points.

Game 9

Bayonne Mean Machine (2) - Team CJEOTO (0)

Game 1

 The Dirty Dozen knocked off Zoo Crew 65-61 to open up play. Mike Edghill(Felician College led the Dirty Dozen with 16 points. Antoine Obery(Felician) FR added 11 points and Ryan Moseley(Felician pitched in with 10 points. Charles Smith(Bloomfield Colllege) SR led the Zoo with 18 points and Troy Goodman chipp ed in the loss with 15 points.

Game 2

NJ Spartans opened up a big lead early and held on to defeat Team CJEOTO 49-45 for their 1st win. Kevin Udo and Shane Painter both scored 11 points to lead the Spartans. DeShawn Mitchell(UNLV) Fr scored 14 points in a losing effort.

 Game 3

Skullheads vs Patterson Plus will be made up on 6/28/08 at 7pm.

Game 4

Defending champs Hardrock has dropped to 0-2 on the season after a 52-51 loss to the G.Y.M. Bad Boyz. G.Y.M. received 14 points from J. Wilson and 10 points from Brad Haugabrook. Dwayne Howell paced Hardrock with 20 points and Dashuan barrino(Jacksonville, Juco) added 12 points in the loss.

Game 5

The Blue Devils mounted a comeback to knock off last years runner-ups ECC 58-56. Kenneth Wardwick(Bloomfield College) JR led the way with 18 points and Omar Smith(Stockton College) JR added 14 points. ECC was paced by Juco All-American John Pringle(West Georgia) JR with 25 points. Richard Williams(ECC) Sopd added 14 points.

This past week Newark Central played in the HBC Classisc at Rutger's(NB) and at the Caldwell College Team Camp. Despite playing with only one player that had varsity experience the team played well.

On Saturday in the HBC Central opened up with Ridgefield Park losing the game 59-50. The 2nd game came against the NIA School out of Newark who played with all 5th year player's. The was 31-9 at the half but the Blue Devils never quit and actually outscored the Nia School 28-26 in the 2nd half to drop a 57-37 decision. The final game on Sunday Central fell behind Governour Livingston 16-0 nothing before closing the gap to 25-22 at the half. Central dropped a 45-40 decision.

On Sunday evening in the Caldwell College Team camp Central opened the camp with two straight victories. The Blue devils defeated St. Joe's(WNY) 46-35 and St. Mary's(Ruth). 47-43.

On Monday evening the inexperience took over as the Blue Devils led Millburn 20-8 at the half. Defense and mental errors allowed Millburn back into the game and Millburn pulled out a 57-53 victory. Also on Monday Central faced Roselle and dropped a 50-39 decision as the Blue Devils couldn't take care of the ball in the final 5 minutes.

On Tuesday evening the Blue Devils played hard but couldn't get over the hump and fell to EO Campus 47-42. In the final game of the night Central led St. Mary's Rutherford 46-44 with 20 seconds remain ing and again inexperience took over and Central lost at the buzzer 48-46.

On Wednesday Central got back on the winning track defeating St. Joes(WNY)58-50. In the 2nd game of the night Roselle broke open a close game by defeating Central 54-37.

The final day was Thursday and Central defeated Caldwell 42-37 after trailing 27-12 at the half. In the final game Central needed OT to knock off West Essex winning 52-49. Central finished 5-5 at Caldwell College.

Overall with the lack of experienced returning varsity player's, i felt the Blue Devils overall played well. This past seasons leading scorer rising junior guard Johnathon Williams had a good overall camp and showed he will be a problem come regular season as he led the team in scoring throughout. The surprise of the camp was rising junior guard Marquis Baker who led the jv in scoring last year. It was times in games where he couldn't miss a shot and played great defense all week. Baker complimented Williams very well in the backcourt. In the post where Central has lacked scoring the past two years rising sophmore forward Kameen McPleasant showed he will attract a lot of attention in the down low area. McPleasant at 6'5 was a mismatch for player's his size as he took them away from the basket and made strong moves to the basket and finished when he pulled down offensive rebounds. Also a surprise in the paint was rising sophmore 6'2 forward Amara Camara who was relentless on the boards and brings needed leadership and toughness to the team.

All of the player's who played were on the jv team last season except for Johnathon Williams. Rising sophmore guard Kevin Bell played well in some games and lacked experience in others, rising junior guard Kevin Green also showed flashes that he may help the 2008-09 team this season. Rising juniors 6'6 Jamaal Mcclendon, 6'0 guard Farod Mosley, 5'8 guard Lamar West and 6'0 guard Michel Matchelo all figure to be in the mix when the season starts. 6'5 rising senior forward Curtis Elliott continues to improve and was the only player who will be a senior this coming season.

The Blue Devils were without 2nd leading scorer from last season 6'0 rising senior guard Eric Smith, 6'2 rising senior forward Jacky Francois and 6'0 rising senior guard Raheem Dayes. If everyone is on the same page the sky is the limt for this team.

Game 1  

Next Level used a lot of pressing to knock off the Newark Sonics 68-55. Isiah Williams(Science) soph scored 23 points and S. Carter and L. Pressley added 10 points in a winning effort for Next Level. Tagee Anderson(Westside) SR scored 23 points, Farrakhan Wells(Westside) SR scored 12 points and David Harris(University) Soph and Rashard(Westside) sr addded 10 points in a losing effort.

Game 2

Devils B was no match for the Bayonne Mean Machine ran away with game 56-21. E. Poole scored 15 points in the win, Walik Albright(Create Charter) SR scored 11 points.

Game 3

Defending champ Hardrock was going against its' rival Zoo Crew. The game looked like it was going to be a good one but mother nature set the game back. With the score tied 3-3 the game was stopped due to rain. The game will be made up at a later date.

Game 4

Jaguars and Spartans were rained out.

Game 5

Somethin Special and G-Force Black were rained out

Game 6

The late games were resumed and Newark Blaze defeated Team CJEOTO 56-36. Mike Johnson(Irvington) SR scored 14 points in the win. J. Starks scored 12 points and S. Ettiz scored 10 points in the loss.

Game 7

NY Griffins turned it up in the 2nd half breaking open a close game and winning 52-31 over UCC. D. Williams scored 16 points and A. Keane added 14 points in the win. UCC received 13 points from Shakir Cox(Eastside) JR. Dwayne(Newark Tech) SR scored 11 points in the loss.

Game 8

Newark Vocational won by forfeit over G-Force Gold.

Game 1

Tha Ballers outlasted the Tenton Hurricanes for a 40-32 victory. G. Lambert and A. Similien scored 9 apeice int he win for the Ballers. Williams a good looking incoming freshmen for Trenton scored 15 points in a losing effort.

Game 2

The defending champions Next Level opened up a 17-0 lead over Zoo Crew before the Zoo stormed back to win at the buzzer as Jakill Powell dropped in a lay-up as time expired giving Zoo Crew a 39-38. Rashae Smith led the comeback with 16 points. Kasiem Chandler(Eastside) dropped in 14 points in a losing effort.

Game 3

Next Level playing back to back defeated Team CJEOTO 35-25 as the game was called with 30 seconds remaining due to rain. Kasiem Chandler(Eastside) scored 8 points in the win. Awad and Carlton Agudos scored 7 apeice in the loss.

Game 4

Paterson Mustangs and MSU Skyliners A will be rescheduled due to rain. 

Game 1

 Project Pride defeated Rahway Renaissance 36-14 in their debut of the league. A. Lofton scored 10 points for Project Pride. J. Tutt scored 5 points in a losing effort for Rahway.

Game 2

Next Level was leading Team Nj 26-18 before rain interrupted the game. The game will be played at a later date.

Game 3

Hoop Heaven had no problem defeating Team CJEOTO 30-6. Connor Beasty scored 15 points in the win. Elijah Mitchell scored 4 points in the loss.

Game 4

Paterson Mustangs knocked off Central Ward 36-18. Vic scored 8 points in the win for Paterson. Tatianna scored 8 points in the loss for Central Ward.

Game 1

 Irvington Recreation won by forfeit over Newark Blaze

Game 2

Rahway Renassaince defeated Zoo Crew 14-7. Amaker led Rahway with 6 points. Zoo Crew was led by Shameer with 3 points.

Game 3

Last year's defending champs Next Level knocked off Team NJ 28-9. T. McKenith scored 12 points for Next Level. Team NJ received 4 points from E. Myers.

Game 4

Hotboys from Newark defeated the MSU Skyliners 16-9 to advance to 1-0 in league play.

KJ Gray scored 8 points for the Hotboys. MSU received 5 points from DJ

Game 1

Last years runner-ups, ECC knocked off defending champ Hardrock 58-53. ECC was led by former St. Patrick's player Jazz Rogers with 14 points. In a losing effort Hardrock received 16 spectacular points from Dashuan Barrino(Jacksonville, TX -Juco) and Jihad(Langston College) added 11 points.

Game 2

The Skullheads/Zoo Crew opened up a big lead early before holdong off the Spartans 54-44. Richard Brown(Montclair St.) led the Skulls with 16 points, Terrell Prince(14 points)  and Assad Shakur(Ramapo) added 12 points. Andy August led the Spartans with 13 points and Kevin Udo chipped in with 12.

Game 3

Zoo Crew had to fight back to upend the Blue Devils 64-57. Charles Smith(Bloomfield College) held down the inside with 23 points and Troy Goodman added 13 in the win. The Blue Devils were led by Omar Smith(Stockton College) with 21 points and Kenneth Wardwick(Bloomfield College) contributed 19 points in the loss.

Game 4

The Skullheads/Zoo Crew made it 2 in a row today with a hard fought 58-54 win over G.Y.M. Bad Boyz. Assad Shaku(Ramapo) grabbed the scoring lead with 18 points, Terrell Prince added 17 points and Richard Brown(Montclair St.) added 11 points. G.Y.M. was led by Bacon with 14 points and Wilson with 15.

Game 5

The final game featured two new teams as Team CJEOTO pulled out a 72-68 win over Dirty Dozen. Raphiq Carnegie knocked down 22 points in the win, Deshawn Mitchell(UNLV) added 23 points with some high flying dunks and Steve Tiebert provided strong play in the post with 13 points. Dirty Dozen received 27 points from Devon Young(Felician), Demetrius Boards(Felician) added 12 points and Ethan(Felician) also dropped in 12 points.

Two Central player's have made their college decisions. Both sr's Jalal Williams and Jordan Barno have chosen colleges. Williams will attend Howard University and Barno will attend Berkely College. Both player's maintained their GPA's well over the 3.0 mark while taking honors classes at Central High and they both scored over 1400 on their SAT's.

They both received some form of scholarship money for academics. Williams has been in the Central program all four years while Barno only played in his sr season. Congratulations to both of them.