FINALS
St. Peters Wins Championship!

Woodbridge High School
#3 St. Peters 61 - #4 Monmouth 50

St. Peters came out smokin' as they ran up to an early 10 point lead but the steady play of Monmouth (2004 Fall-Ball Classic Champ) made it a game. Kristen Dalton (24pts/4rebs/1stl) led Monmouth but couldn't put the Monmouth girls past the Eagles. Candice Bellocchio (21pts/2rebs/3stls/4assts) and League MVP, Megan Mahoney (12pts/6rebs/1blk) led the charge as the St. Peters Eagles became the HawksBasketball's 2005 Fall-Ball Classic Champions. Just a note, the last three champions of this league have gone on to win, at the minimum, a state sectional title!

Good luck to all the girls and teams that participated in this year's program and I would personally like to thank all the parents, staff and coaches that made this league once again, the best basketball in the tri-state area!

Thank you and have a great season,

Bob Gaydos
Director/HawksBasketball

SEMI-FINALS
Monmouth Disappoints South Plainfield!
St. Peters Slips By Morris Catholic!

Woodbridge High School
#3 St. Peters 49 - #5 Morris Catholic 44

Morris Catholic, after trailing at the halfway point of the first half by 8 (16-4), pulled it back to take a 23-22 halftime lead but it was Megan Mahoney (20pts/5rebs/4stls/1asst) to the rescue for St. Peters! Mahoney was all over the floor covering MC's Mary Dunn (19pts/5rebs/3blks/4stls/1asst), one of the league's top players, and being a disruptive force. Candice Bellocchio all had (10pts/1reb/2stls/3assts) for St. Peters. St. Peters moves onto the Finals @ 8:00pm Nov. 3!

#4 Monmouth 52 - #1 South Plainfield 31

South Plainfield (10-0) coming into the playoffs ran into last year's Fall-Ball champs and couldn't get it going at all. SP's normally stingy defense couldn't contain the high powered Monmouth girls in this contest. Kristen Dalton (33pts/5rebs/3stls) put it to the Tigers with a playoff high scoring effort. Nyia Santiago had (17pts) for South Plainfield. Monmouth moves onto the Finals to defend their title @ 8:00pm Nov. 3!

QUARTERFINALS
St. Peters, Morris Catholic, Monmouth, South Plainfield All Move On!
Avenel Middle School
#4 Monmouth 48 - #7 Colonia 21

Monmouth, led by Kristen Dalton (19pts/7rebs/4stls/1asst) and Courtney Larson (10pts/2rebs/3stls/2assts), dominated the Patriots in tonight's victory. Jesse Muse had (13pts) for Colonia.

#3 St. Peters 63 - #11 Edison 32

St. Peters put it to Edison 63-32 as Lisa Welsome (15pts), Candice Bellocchio (14pts) and Megan Mahoney (14pts) led the way. Heather Dauber had (13pts) for the Eagles of Edison.

#1 South Plainfield 15 - #8 East Brunswick 0

South Plainfield won by forfeit.

#5 Morris Catholic 36 - #2 Cardinal McCarrick 35

The tightest game of the night went down to the wire as Morris Catholic held on to defeat Cardinal McCarrick 36-35! Marry Dunn (17pts/6rebs/1blk/10stls/1asst) led the Crusaders. Lauren Zarantanello had (16pts/9rebs) for CM.

Who Got Knocked Out?
Avenel Middle School
#8 East Brunswick 15 - #9 South Brunswick 0

East Brunswick won by forfeit.

#5 Morris Catholic 49 - #12 Roselle Catholic 38

Mary Dunn (22pts/8rebs/3stls/3assts) starred in this one as MC rolled over RC. Amanda Kreuder also had (9pts) for MC. Lacey McConkey had (12pts) for Roselle Catholic in the loss.

#7 Colonia 34 - #10 JP Stevens 33

Tiffany Morgan (14pts/11rebs) led the way as the Patriots slipped past the Hawks 34-33. Kathryn Rhuno had (11pts/9rebs) for JPS.

#11 Edison 15 - #6 Hunterdon Central 0

Hunterdon Central actually won this game but had to forfeit it because of prior commitments on Friday. They couldn't make the Quarterfinals so they opted to forfeit their game. So Edison moved on to the Quarterfinals.

ALL-STAR GAME HIGHLIGHTS!
Woodbridge High School
East 57 - West 31

The Girls got the evening going with their game first as South Plainfield's Chante Beckett (15pts/4rebs/2blks/2stls) was the games MVP. Mary Dunn (9pts/8rebs/1stl) of Morris Catholic also had consideration for MVP. Blaire Houston of South Plainfield also had (10pts/4stls). The West was led by Jess Pruiti (6pts/4rebs) and Kristen Dalton (6pts/3rebs).

PLAYOFFS ARE SET!
Avenel Middle School
#8 Colonia 26 - North Brunswick 22

#8 Colonia closed out it's regular season by defeating North Brunswick 26-22. Tiffany Morgan (10pts/8rebs) led the way for the Patriots. Alex Francis had (7pts) for the Raiders.

Watchung Hills 44 - #11 JP Stevens 28

Watchung Hills' Jackie Scharf (16pts/6rebs/1stl/2assts) nailed 5 3pters in this one to help seal the deal versus JP Stevens. Megan Kopecki also had (13pts/10rebs) for the Warriors. Bobbi Van Fleet had (11pts/15rebs/9blks) for the Hawks in defeat.

#12 Edison 34 - #7 Westfield 31

Heather Dauber (11pts/1reb/1asst) helped the Eagles soar past the Blue Devils. Casey El Koury had (9pts) for Westfield.

Woodbridge High School
#10 South Brunswick 34 - #6 Hunterdon Central 29

South Brunswick grabbed the 10th seed by defeating #6 Hunterdon in their season finale. Janelle Payne (14pts/8rebs/5stls) and Jordan Confessore (14pts/3rebs/1asst) took care of business for the Lady Vikings.

Elizabeth 15 - Perth Amboy 0

Game was suspended due to flagrant play by Perth Amboy.

South Plainfield Goes Undefeated!
Still 7 Spots Left.
Avenel Middle School
#6 Hunterdon Central 36 - Westfield 31

Jess Imhoff (14pts/2rebs/3stls/4assts) led the way as HC clinched the #6 seed for the playoffs by defeating Westfield. Erin Miller (11pts) and Danielle Enfantino (10pts) led Westfield.

East Brunswick 53 - Watchung Hills 32

East Brunswick kept it's playoff hopes alive by defeating WH 53-32. Megan Mayo (19pts/2blks/2stls/2assts) topped the Bears. Megan Kopecki had (18pts) for the Warriors.

#4 Monmouth 61 - North Brunswick 45

Monmouth clinched the #4 Seed with their win over North Brunswick as Mia DePalo (24pts/3rebs/4stls/3assts) led the way. Alex Francis had (16pts) for NB.

#1 South Plainfield 44 - Edison 12

South Plainield grabbed it's tenth straight victory and completed a perfect regular season as they defeated Edison with some smothering defense. Niya Santiago (15pts/2rebs/6stls/3assts) led the Tigers. Edison's playoff hopes are still alive.

7 Teams Fighting For 3 Spots!
Playoff Update!

After tonight's games, eight teams clinched a playoff spot, leaving four still open. There are 7 teams fighting to secure these spots.

Woodbridge High School
Cardinal McCarrick 58 - Perth Amboy 47

Cardinal McCarrick got (21pts/3rebs/2stls/1asst) from Jess Pruiti and that was enough to hold down Amboy's Erika Jones' (25pts/12rebs/1blk/3stls). Cardinal McCarrick clinched a top seed for the playoffs with the win.

South Brunswick 59 - JP Stevens 31

South Brunswick kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating JP Stevens 59-31. Janelle Payne (19pts/5rebs/1blk) led the Vikings as they stormed past the Hawks. Bobbi Van Fleet had (18pts/13rebs/3blks) for JP Stevens in the loss.

Monmouth 59 - Morris Catholic 44

In what seemed to be a war and close throughout, in spite of the score, Monmouth outlasted Morris Catholic 59-44. Mia DePaulo (20pts/4rebs/1blk/7stls/3assts) led the way for Monmouth. Kate Monteleone had (12pts) for the Crusaders.

St. Peters 58 - Hunterdon Central 35

After leading at halftime by only 3, 27-24, St. Peters turned on the second half burners and outscored Hunterdon Central 31-11 to close the game out. Candice Bellocchio (19pts/4stls/5assts) and Megan Mahoney (14pts/4rebs/3stls/2assts) led the Eagle attack. Megan Finch (13pts) and Jess Imhoff (12pts) topped HC.

Avenel Middle School
Edison 23 - North Brunswick 21

Krissi Sciarrillo's (8pts/5rebs/1asst) last second shot with :02 seconds left in the game sealed the win for the Eagles. Alex Francis had (7pts) for the Raiders. Edison still is in the playoff hunt.

East Brunswick 72 - Spotswood 25

The East Brunswick Bears woke up from a slumber and kept their playoff hopes alive as they took it out on the Chargers of Spotswood by mauling them 72-25! EB's Megan Mayo (33pts/6rebs/1blk/2assts) exploded in one of the highest single game scoring of the season so far. Teamate Laura Petriello (20pts/15rebs/1blk/4stls/5assts) also had a super all-around game. Megan Cappella had (11pts) for the Chargers.

Westfield 40 - Elizabeth 31

Westfield's Erin Miller (17pts/1reb/3stls/2assts) helped her team clinch a playoff birth with their win over Elizabeth. Quiana Porter had (9pts/12rebs/5blks) in the loss.

Colonia 32 - Watchung Hills 29

Colonia's Teaira Gaines (11pts/4rebs/2stls/1asst) was enough to secure the win for her Patriots over Watchung Hills. Megan Kopecki had (15pts) for the Warriors.

South Plainfield Wins Again!
Woodbridge High School
South Plainfield 39 - Westfield 25

After coming out of the gate with a 13-0 run before Westfield could get on the board, South Plainfield's relentless and early defense was tremendous. Chante Beckett (15pts/10rebs/3stls) was a monster on the boards tonight. Westfield came back during a 8-0 run but couldn't climb all the way back. Erin Miller had (13pts) for the Blue Devils.

Morris Catholic 43 - East Brunswick 33

In what became a tough and gritty game, Morris Catholic prevailed over East Brunswick outlasting the Bears 23-14. MC's Mary Dunn (20pts/17rebs/6stls/2assts) was all over the place. Laura Petriello had (17pts) for East Brunswick.

Avenel Middle School
St. Peters 66 - Colonia 24

Candice Bellocchio (19pts/3rebs/4stls/4assts) led a host of double digit scorers for St. Peters. Erin Silberburg (12pts), Megan Mahoney (11pts) and Lisa Welsome (11pts) all contributed to the easy win. Teaira Gaines had (13pts) for Colonia in the loss.

South Brunswick 46 - Edison 30

Janelle Payne (21pts/11rebs/1asst) and Jordan Confessore (11pts/4rebs/1blk) were the leading cause of the Eagles demise after dominating the boards and scoring at will. Heather Dauber had (13pts) for Edison.

Roselle Catholic 30 - Elizabeth 25

Lacey McConkey (15pts/5rebs/1blk/2assts) led the Lions past the Minutemen. Tasza Carter had (7pts) for Elizabeth.

Monmouth 60 - Spotswood 28

Monmouth's Courtney Clarkson (11pts/4rebs/1stl) put out the Chargers last spark of hope as they defeated Spotswood 60-28. Megan Capella had (12pts) for the Chargers.

Elizabeth, Amboy, JP Stevens Win!
Avenel Middle School
Elizabeth 28 - Colonia 24

Quianna Porter (10pts/9rebs/3blks/1stl) and Tazsa Carter (9pts/4rebs/1stl/1asst) marched the Minutemen of Elizabeth past the Patriots 28-24. Tiara Gaines had (8pts) for Colonia.

JP Stevens 46 - Roselle Catholic 40

Kathryn Rhuno (24pts/3rebs/4stls) and Bobbi Van Fleet (7pts/14rebs/6blks/3stls/1asst) helped the Hawks soar past the RC Lions. Kerri Hickey and Amanda Sheehy each had (10pts) for Roselle Catholic.

Perth Amboy 61 - Spotswood 19

Perth Amboy's Erika Jones (23pts/10rebs/2blks/6stls) and 6'2" Chanel Gomez (16pts/20rebs/3blks/1stl) helped the Panthers run by the Chargers 61-19. Tara Mundorff had (8pts) for Spotswood.

South Plainfield Alone Undefeated As McCarrick Loses!
Woodbridge High School
South Plainfield 58 - Watchung Hills 35

Blair Houston (14pts/8rebs/3stls/5assts) and Chante Beckett (13pts/11rebs/3stls/3assts) led a torid attack to defeat WH and take the top spot in the 2005 Fall-Ball Classic to remain the "ONLY" undefeated team left! South Plainfield had 14 assists! Unselfish play. Megan Kopecki had (11pts) for Watchung.

Morris Catholic 25 - Hunterdon Central 17

Tara Kelly (8pts) and Mary Dunn (7pts/8rebs/2blks/4stls/3assts) led MC to victory over HC in a defensive war. Megan Finch had (10pts) for Hunterdon.

Avenel Middle School
Monmouth Regional 48 - Cardinal McCarrick 40

Cardinal McCarrick got bounced from the ranks of the unbeaten as last year's champ, Monmouth, knocked them out. Mia DePaulo (16pts/1stl) led the Monmouth attack. Jess Pruiti had 14pts for CM in the loss.

Perth Amboy 59 - East Brunswick 46

Erika Jones (24pts/12rebs/4stls/1asst) has been a scoring and rebounding machine for Perth Amboy and again leads the Panthers to their second win. Chanel Gomez (16pts/16rebs/1blk/1asst) also played huge for PA. Candice Green had (21pts) for the Lady Bears.

Westfield 36 - Roselle Catholic 22

Erin Miller (17pts/5rebs/4stls) and Casey El Kourey (10pts/7rebs/1stl) led the Blue Devils to their 4th win over RC.

Elizabeth 20 - North Brunswick 14

Kara Madison (8pts/2stls) and Quiana Porter (6pts/11rebs/1stl/1asst) led the Lady Minutemen to victory as the squeezed past NB. Alex Francis had (5pts) for the Raiders.

RC And Watchung Hills Win!
Avenel Middle School
Roselle Catholic 49 - Perth Amboy 42

Lacey McConkey (16pts/6rebs/2blks/1stl/2assts), Bridget Sweeney (10pts/7rebs/1stl/1asst) and Letisha Torres (10pts/8rebs/1blk/3assts) were a triple threat and helped grab the win for RC. Erika Jones (23pts/17rebs/4blks/2stls) did all she could for her Panthers but they fell just short.

Watchung Hills 35 - Edison 32

Megan Kopecki (11pts/4rebs/1blk/5stls/1asst) and Jackie Scharf (11pts/5rebs/1stl/2assts) helped the Warriors slip past Edison. Brittany Griffin had (12pts) for the Eagles in the loss.

Colonia 15 - South Brunswick 0

Colonia wins over South Brunswick by forfeit.

Hunterdon Central 15 - Spotswood 0

Hunterdon Central over Spotswood by forfeit.

McCarrick/South Plainfield Still Unbeaten!
Woodbridge High School
Perth Amboy 47 - Edison 34

Perth Amboy finally broke out of their slump easily defeating Edison 47-34. Erika Jones (27pts/11rebs/6stls/1asst) had a monster game and led the Panthers. Kristen Sciarillo had (14pts) for Edison

Monmouth 68 - Westfield 53

In spite of Erin Miller's (29pts/5rebs/2stls/2assts), Monmouth's Jess Pruiti (24pts/1reb/2blks/3stls/2assts) and Kristen Dalton (17pts/7rebs/2stls/7assts) pushed Monmouth past Westfield. Pruiti hit 6 3pter's in this one.

St. Peter's 41 - Morris Catholic 34

After losing their first game last week, St. Peter's bounced back to beat Morris Catholic 41-34. Megan Mahoney (22pts/4rebs/1blk/4stls) led the Eagles. Mary Dunn had (20pts) for Morris Catholic.

Cardinal McCarrick 38 - South Brunswick 34

Cardinal McCarrick picked up their 8th win by defeating SB last night led by Jess Pruiti (12pts). Janelle Payne had (17pts/8rebs) in the loss.

Avenel Middle School
South Plainfield 54 - Colonia 22

South Plainfield still ranks among the unbeaten as they pick up their 7th straight win by trouncing Colonia 54-22! Blaire Houston (15pts/2rebs/5stls/3assts) and Niya Santiago (13pts/4stls/7assts) led the Tiger charge. Tearia Gaines had (7pts) for Colonia.

JP Stevens 52 - Spotswood 22

JP Stevens' Kathryn Rhuno (31pts/8rebs/4stls) exploded hitting 5 3pters in the process! Bobbi Van Fleet had (8pts/10rebs/6blks/2stls/1asst) for the Lady Hawks also. Megan Cappella had (11pts) for the Chargers.

Hunterdon Central 31 - Roselle Catholic 29

Another game close but Roselle Catholic came up short. Jess Imhoff (10pts/2rebs) led the Red Devils and helped grab the win. Amanda Sheehy had (9pts) for RC in the loss.

East Brunswick 48 - North Brunswick 33

East Brunswick's Candice Green (17pts/3rebs/1blk) led all scorers and put the game out of reach for the Lady Raiders. Corey Douglas had (9pts) for NB.

South Plainfield Hot On Trail!
Avenel Middle School
South Plainfield 59 - Perth Amboy 23

(19pts/5rebs/2stls/1asst) from Niya Santiago and Blaire Houston's (14pts/9rebs/2stls/3assts) knocked out Perth Amboy's height and gave the Tigers their sixth straight win keeping them just a 1/2 game out of first. Kitora Jones had (9pts) for the Panthers.

Morris Catholic 51 - South Brunswick 37

Mary Dunn (18pts/6rebs/3stls) once again led MC to victory with help from Tara Kelly (10pts/3rebs/2stls/3assts). Janelle Payne led the Vikings with (21pts/15rebs/4blks) trying to stop the MC attack.

Elizabeth 30 - JP Stevens 29

Elizabeth picked up their first win as Jaleesa Dockerty (7pts/5rebs/1stl/1asst) led the Minutemen. Nicole Lem had (10pts/5rebs) for the Hawks.

St. Peter's 66 - Spotswood 18

St. Peter's simply outscored Spotswood 66-18. Megan Mahoney (16pts/4rebs/2stls/2assts) and Caitlyn Foley (10pts/5rebs/1stl) led the way. Megan Cappella had (6pts) for the Chargers.

McCarrick Tops St. Peter's!
Woodbridge High School
Cardinal McCarrick 51 - St. Peters 46

Jessica Pruiti (20pts/5rebs/1stl/2assts) nailed five straight 3pter's to close this game out breaking St. Peters back in the process. From a game that was virtually tied throughout with the lead changing back and forth, Pruiti nailed a 3pt shot to tie the game at 41-41, with 2:30 left. Then left open again she hit another one, then another one! Pruiti scored 12pts in less than 1:00! St. Peters was led by Megan Mahoney with (14pts/3rebs/3stls/2assts)

Monmouth 48 - Watchung Hills 37

Kristen Dalton (17pts/5rebs/1blk/5assts) led the attack as Monmouth closed out the Warriors. Kalya Killiam also chipped in (10pts) for Monmouth. Jackie Scharf led the Warriors with (18pts).

Avenel Middle School
Colonia 32 - Roselle Catholic 25

Teaira Gaines (10pts/2rebs/3stls/1asst) helped the Patriots pick up the win over RC. lacey McConkey had (9pts) for the Lions.

East Brunswick 43 - South Brunswick 36

East Brunswick picked up their first win after some tough losses by defeating South Brunswick 43-36. Shannon Greene (12pts) and Laura Petriello (10pts/8rebs/2stls) pushed the Bears past the Vikings. Janay Barnett and Christina Camponoli each had (10pts) for South Brunswick.

Morris Catholic 65 - Spotswood 25

Morris Catholic crushed Spotswood as Tara Kelly (12pts/6rebs) and Cassie Kurnath (10pts) led the way. Randy Snook had (12pts) for Spotswood in the loss.

JP Stevens 50 - Westfield 49

JP Stevens handed Westfield their first loss as Casey Kirsch (14pts/6rebs/2stls) and Kathryn Rhuno (13pts/5rebs/2stls/3assts) pushed the issue. Erin Miller had (19pts) for the Blue Devils.

McCarrick, South Plainfield, St. Peter's Remain Undefeated!
Avenel Middle School
Cardinal McCarrick 35 - East Brunswick 30