13-0!

#1 Plainfield 51 - #2 South Brunswick 49

Plainfield grabbed it's second Summer-SlamFest title by defeating South Brunswick 51-49. Led by Andre Rose (19pts/4rebs/1blk) and 3 thunderous dunks and Summer-Slam/MVP Anthony Nelson (15pts/4rebs/1stl/2assts) the Cardinals won their 13th straight game and became only the third team in HawksBasketball history to go through a season undefeated and the first Summer-SlamFest team ever to do so! Malcolm Sories (11pts/1blk/1stl) led the Vikings. This game was close all along with the Vikings clawing back into the game 5 or 6 times but it was the calm free throw shooting of Andre Rose (5/9) and Anthony Nelson (7/14) down the stretch that sealed the deal for the Cardinals. Great game and both teams should represent their conferences well this year.

#1 Plainfield 43 - #4 Piscataway 31

In the opening semi, in what looked like a great matchup, Plainfield took a halftime lead of 4 (18-14) and pushed it to a final of (43-31). Andre Rose (10pts/7rebs/1stl), Aquil Smith (9pts/5rebs/1blk/1stl/1asst) and Anthony Nelson (9pts/2rebs/1stl/1asst) led the Cardinals. Rodney Freeney had (14pts) for the Chiefs in the loss.

#2 South Brunswick 63 - #6 Bishop Ahr 56

In spite of Corey Francisco's (28pts/8rebs/2assts) the Trojans couldn't pull past the Vikings tough, relentless defense. Nick Fazio (13pts/1reb) and Tommy Hill (12pts/1reb/1stl/3assts) along with Martin Soaries (10pts/1reb/2stls/4assts) kept the pressure on Bishop Ahr. Ernst Ambroise also had (12pts) for the Trojans.

Then There Were Four!

#1 Plainfield 67 - #8 Woodbridge 34

Last years Summer Champs got knocked out quick as the 2003 Champs jumped on the Barrons right from the opening tip! Raphiq Carnegie (16pts/6rebs/3stls/5assts), Anthony Nelson (13pts/7rebs/2stls/3assts) and Andre Rose (12pts/4rebs) led the charge for the Cardinals as they chalked up their 11th straight victory with the first round win. Chris Petrick had (12pts) for the Barrons.

#4 Piscataway 50 - #5 North Hunterdon 39

Piscataway's Rodney Freeney (19pts/5rebs/1blk/1stl/1asst) was unstoppable as he scored at will for the Chiefs as they held off the Lions for the win tonight but it was the 70' heave by John Griggs, at the buzzer at halftime that was the highlight of the evening... Griggs' shot took the wind out of the Lions' sails as they were fighting back to within four points. Joe Battipaglia had (12pts) for the Lions.

#6 Bishop Ahr 50 - #3 Franklin 39

Wesley Buffalo (19pts/5rebs/4blks/1stl/1asst) and Corey Francisco (16pts/5rebs/2stls/1asst) were the one, two punch that ko'd the Warriors. The Trojans took the lead early and never gave it up. Mark Tracy had (12pts/11rebs) for the Warriors.

#2 South Brunswick 50 - #7 Edison 33

Edison did all it could to slow down the Vikings but it wasn't enough... Malcolm Soaries (14pts/4rebs/1asst) led the way for the Vikings with balanced scoring, touhg rebounding and nice defense, throughout the lineup. Sean Ogunnoiki had (16pts/11rebs) for Edison.

Playoffs Set!

Edison 50 - Perth Amboy 42

In spite of Perth Amboy's Andrew Welch (14pts/8rebs/2stls) the Eagles clawed past the Panthers. Josh Williams' (14pts/4rebs/2blks/1stl/1asst) stellar free throw shooting (6-8) down the stretch put the game out of reach for the resurging Panthers. Edison clinched the 7th seed as a result of their win and Woodbridge's loss.

Piscataway 33 - South Plainfield 32

Piscataway outlasted the Tigers clinching the fourth seed in the process, holding the tiebreaker over North Hunterdon. Kenny Walker (13pts/3rebs/1asst) led the Chiefs. Shamai Santiago had (8pts) for the Tigers.

Plainfield 63 - JF Kennedy 52

Plainfield won it's tenth straight and completed it's sweep of the Summer-SlamFest regular season games. Aquil Smith's (30pts/7rebs/1blk/3stls/1asst) was the top performance of the night. Mike Riche had (14pts) for the Mustangs.

Franklin 38 - North Hunterdon 30

Franklin grabbed the third seed and handed North Hunterdon the fifth seed by beating them 38-30. Mark Tracy (15pts/7rebs/1blk/2stls) led all scorers for the Warriors. Kirk Licata had (9pts) for the Lions. North Hunterdon drops down to the fifth seed by virtue of it's tiebreaker with Piscataway. (Common opponent - South Brunswick)

Bishop Ahr 45 - South River 38

Bishop Ahr, led by Corey Francisco (14pts/6rebs/1blk/1stl) and Wesley Buffalo (11pts/3rebs/2blks/1stl/1asst) clinched the 6th seed with their victory over South River and Woodbridge's loss to South Brunswick. Ron Litz had (14pts) for the Rams.

South Brunswick 62 - Woodbridge 43

Devon Young (10pts/8rebs/2assts) helped the Vikings clinched the #2 seed for the playoffs. Chris Petrick had (21pts) for the Barons.

Playoff Spots All Taken!

Plainfield 72 - Perth Amboy 39

Aquil Smith (22pts/9rebs/1blk/3stls) and Jerrell Thompson (15pts/2rebs/2stsl/5assts) led the Cardinals to their 9th consective win and helped them remain undefeated for the Summer season. Cesar Marquez had (16pts) for Perth Amboy. Perth Amboy was knocked out of the playoffs with the loss.

Piscataway 64 - Edison 42

Piscataway knocked the wind out of Edison as they ran away with the win as Rodney Freeney (19pts/4rebs/3stls) and Deshawn Mitchell (18pts/12rebs/1blk/1stl) led all scorers. Edison was led by Sean Ogunnoiki with (11pts).

North Hunterdon 53 - Bishop Arh 49

The Lions toughed it out against the Trojans picking up their 6th win as Mike DePaulo (25pts/3rebs/2stls) led the way. Ernest Ambroise (18pts) and Corey Francisco (15pts) led Bishop Ahr.

Franklin 53 - JF Kennedy 48

Franklin handed Kennedy their walking papers, knocking them out of the playoffs with their 53-48 victory. Mark Tracy (14pts/15rebs/1stl) was huge for the Warriors in the win. Corey Rosenbaum (15pts) and Dan Brown (14pts) led the Mustangs.

South Brunswick 53 - South Plainfield 52

Brian Morgan (16pts/3rebs/2stls/1asst) and Mike Sobers (14pts/10rebs/3stls/2assts) were enough firepower to slip by the Tigers. Shamai Santiago (16pts) and Kevin Siedenburg (14pts) led the Tigers. South Plainfield is out of the Playoffs.

Woodbridge 50 - South River 40

(10pts/3rebs/1stl) From Derek Lockett and (9pts/4rebs/2blks/3stls/8assts) from Antwan Haynes was the recipe for success as the Barons cruised past the Rams. Ron Litz had (14pts). South River has been eliminated from the playoffs.

Plainfield Is Top Seed!

Plainfield 68 - South Plainfield 44

Raphiq Carnegie (19pts/7rebs/1blk/2assts) helped the Cardinals grab their 8th straight win over South Plainfield. Andre Rose (14pts/9rebs/1stl) also contributed for Plainfield. Kevin Seidenburg had (17pts) for the Tigers.

North Hunterdon 34 - South River 23

Kevin Kitching (10pts/5rebs) and Mike DePaulo (9pts/9rebs) led the Lions to victory. Marty McGough had (7pts) for the Rams.

Perth Amboy 47 - Bishop Arh 44

Perth Amboy stunned Bishop Ahr 47-44! Carlos Rivera (14pts/6rebs) and Juan Torres (12pts/3rebs/2stls) led the way. Wesley Buffalo had (16pts) for the Trojans

Piscataway 54 - Franklin 50

Rodney Freeney (21pts/1reb/3stls/1asst) lit it up for the Chiefs as they defeated Franklin 54-50. Mark Tracy had (19pts/18rebs) for the Warriors in the loss.

South Brunswick 53 - JF Kennedy 48

John Peri Okonny (13pts/12rebs) led the Vikings to their 6th win to help clinch a playoff birth. Mike Sobers (10pts/3rebs/1stl/2assts) also chipped in for the win. Mike Riche had (19pts) for the Mustangs.

Edison 49 - Woodbridge 40

A huge game by Sean Ogunoiki (16pts/11rebs/2blks/3stls/2assts) and Justin Thompson (12pts/5rebs/1blk/5stls) pushed the Eagles past the Barons tonight. Chris Petrick led Woodbridge with (12pts).

Plainfield 7-0!

Plainfield 59 - Piscataway 55

Raphiq Carnegie and Anthony Nelson each had (11pts) to push the Cardinals past the Chiefs. In a back and forth game, Rodney Freeney (17pts) and Kashan May (16pts) kept the Chiefs in this one. Good effort by both teams.

Edison 47 - South River 35

Sean Ogunnaki (18pts/7rebs/2blks/2stls/1asst) paced the Eagles as they put away South River 47-35 in early game action tonight in Perth Amboy. Marty McGough had (9pts) for the Rams in the loss.

South Brunswick 15 - Perth Amboy 0

South Brunswick won by forfeit over Perth Amboy.

Franklin 40 - Bishop Ahr 39

Mark Tracy (12pts/9rebs/4stls/2assts) came up big in this one, leading Franklin to their 5th victory. Jarred Sanders also contributed (9pts). Wesley Buffalo (15pts) and Ernest Amboise (13pts) topped the Trojans.

Woodbridge 51 - JF Kennedy 49

Chris Petrick (16pts) nailed 3 tre's and gave the Barons a boost past the Mustangs. Corey Rosenbaum (16pts) and Terrence Kessie (14pts) led the Mustangs in this close game.

North Hunterdon 53 - South Plainfield 37

Brian Branston (13pts/2rebs/1stl) and Mike DePaulo (12pts/4rebs/1asst) scored well while Kevin Kitching (9pts/8rebs/1stl) cleared the boards as the Lions nipped the Tigers. Shamai Santiago and Dan McReesh each had (10pts) for the Tigers. Opie Muse grabbed (10rebs) for South Plainfield.

Plainfield Wins Again, Three Tied For 2nd!

Plainfield 72- South River 28

Aquil Smith (23pts/7rebs/1blk/4stls/1asst) helped the Cardinals soar past the Rams for their 6th straight victory in the Summer-SlamFest. Raphiq Carnegie (15pts) and Andre Rose (14pts) also scored well for Plainfield. Ron Litz had (10pts) for South River.

South Brunswick 59 - North Hunterdon 35

Venish Manchanda (11pts/3rebs/2blks/2stls) and Martin Soaries (9pts/3rebs/2stls/3assts) were the wind in the Vikings sails as they beat the Lions 59-35. Kirk Licata had (10pts) for North Hunterdon.

Franklin 50 - Perth Amboy 42

After leading 30-11 at halftime, Franklin had to hold onto the lead as the Panthers closed out the second half with a 32-20 run. Wesley George (13pts) and Jarred Sanders (10pts) led the way for Franklin. Joe Munoz had (14pts) for Perth Amboy, 11 in the second half.

Woodbridge 49 - South Plainfield 35

Adam Elhalaka (15pts/7rebs/1stl/3assts) led the Barrons past South Plainfield. Chris Petrick (12pts) chipped in with 10 pts in the second half. Benny Gibson led the Tigers with (10pts).

Piscataway 46 - JF Kennedy 28

Kashan May (13pts/3rebs/2stls/1asst) and a host of others easily held off the Mustangs 46-28. Corey Rosenbaum had (14pts) JFK.

Bishop Ahr 46 - Edison 34

Corey Francisco (18pts/10rebs/2blks/1stl) and Ernest Ambroise (15pts/5rebs/2blks/2stls/1asst) helped the Trojans march past the Eagles. Sean Ogunnoiki led the Eagles with (11pts).

Plainfield Remains Undefeated!

Plainfield 45 - South Brunswick 38

Balanced scoring from Raphiq Carnigie (13pts), Anthony Nelson (12pts) and Jennell Thompson (12pts) and tough defense was the key for Plainfield in their 5th straight win in the 05' Summer-SlamFest. Malcolm Sorties had (7pts) for the Vikings.

Bishop Arh 42 - Woodbridge 34

Bishop Ahr knocked off Woodbridge as Wesley Buffalo (13pts/10rebs/1stl) led the way. Adam Elhalaha had (9pts) for Woodbridge in the loss.

Piscataway 75 - South River 29

Dashawn Mitchell (22pts/5rebs/5stls) and Ryan Shea (21pts/3rebs/1blk/2stls/2assts) were dominant as they led the Chiefs back on the winning trail. Josh Williams had (11pts) for South River.

North Hunterdon 39 - Perth Amboy 30

North Hunterdon's Joe Battipaglia (10pts/5rebs/1stl) was tops for the Lions as they scraped past the Panthers. Joey Munoz had (10pts) for Perth Amboy.

Edison 52 - JF Kennedy 44

Sean Ogunnoiki (18pts/12rebs/1blk/3stls/1asst) was all over as the Eagles corralled the Mustangs 52-44. Mike Campbell also had (18pts/6rebs) for Edison. Jameel Seymor led the Mustangs with (11pts).

Franklin 35 - South Plainfield 27

A nice all around game turned in by Jarred Sanders (12pts/6rebs/5stls/3assts) was the reason the Warriors were able to tame the Tigers of South Plainfield. Opie Muse had (8pts) for the Tigers.

Woodbridge Stuns Franklin!

Woodbridge 48 - Franklin 46 - OT

Woodbridge (2004 Summer-SlamFest Champs) defeated Franklin in one of the most exciting games of the season so far. Both teams played tremendous but it was the Barrons who prevailed. With :06 left in overtime Travis Baskerville (6pts/5rebs/5stls/3assts) drove to the basket and put in an acrobatic shot and was fouled to give the Barrons a two point lead and seal the game. Shamar Graves (14pts/3rebs/1blk/3assts) led the Barrons. Wesley George had (11pts) for Franklin.

Plainfield 61 - Bishop Arh 55

Plainfield hung onto a 26pt lead after Bishop Ahr, led by Corey Francisco (19pts/10rebs/2assts) and Wesley Buffalo (16pts/6rebs/2stls/2assts), came all the way back to bring the game to 56-55. Aquil Smith (20pts/10rebs/1blk/3stls/2assts) and Anthony Nelson (18pts/2rebs/2stls/1asst) hit shots at the end to stave off the Trojans charge.

South Brunswick 51 - Piscataway 31

A tough defensive effort put this one away early in the second half for the Vikings as Brian Morgan (14pts/1reb/1stl) led the way. Brandon Pierson had (11pts) for the Chiefs.

South River 32 - Perth Amboy 22

South River's tough rebounding was the difference in this one as Josh Williams (10pts/11rebs/3blks) led the way for the Rams. Joey Munoz had (11pts) for the Panthers.

JF Kennedy 43 - South Plainfield 38

Mike Riche (11pts/1stl/3assts) and Corey Rosenbaum (10pts/5rebs/1stl/2assts) helped the Mustangs stride past the Tigers. Opie Muse had (20pts) for South Plainfield.

Edison 46 - North Hunterdon 39

Edison picked up their first win by knocking off North Hunterdon 46-39. Sean Ogunnoiki (14pts/2rebs/1blk/1stl) and Mike Campbell (12pts/7rebs/2assts) led the way for the Eagles. Kevin Kitching had (18pts) for the Lions.

South Brunswick 51 - Edison 33

South Brunswick handed Edison their 3rd straight loss by defeating the Eagles 51-33. Nick Fazio (11pts/6rebs) led the Vikings. Sean Ogunnoiki had (13pts) for Edison.

Perth Amboy 52 - Piscataway 29

Jamar Bridgeforth and Carlos Rivera each had (8pts) to lead the Panthers to the win. The Chiefs were led by Omar Smith with (13pts/10rebs).

Bishop Ahr 43 - JF Kennedy 33

Bishop Ahr's Corey Fransisco (19pts/10rebs) was the leading cause of this victory. Corey Rosenbaum had (9pts) for the Mustangs.

Plainfield 52 - Franklin 46

Plainfield handed Franklin their first loss and remained undefeated as Jernell Thompson (26pts/4rebs) once again topped the league in scoring tonight. In spite of an early Cardinal lead, the Warriors wouldn't go away, chipping away at the lead right down to the last minutes. Jarred Sanders led the Warriors with (15pts).

North Hunterdon 45 - Woodbridge 43

With Kevin Kitching's (11pts) North Hunterdon was able to claw their way past Woodbridge in the final seconds to secure the win. Shamar Graves and Adam Graves each had (8pts) for the Barrons in the loss.

South River 42 - South Plainfield 28

South River grabbed their first win with nice games from Joe LaSalla (14pts/3rebs/2blks/1stl) and Ron Litz (12pts/7rebs/2stls). The Rams turned the tides on the usually tough defense of South Plainfield and tightened up the "D" themselves allowing only 28pts for the Tigers. Kevin Siedenburg had (8pts) for South Plainfield.

South Plainfield 36 - Edison 25

Two in a row for the Tigers as they beat Edison 36-25. Shamai Santiago (14pts/2rebs/2assts) and Kevin Siedenburg (10pts/5rebs/1blk/1stl) led the way for the Tigers. Edison was led by Sean Ogunnoiki with (16pts).

Bishop Ahr 65 - Piscataway 24

Bishop Ahr marched past Piscataway with Ernst Ambroise (14pts/7rebs) leading the way.

Plainfield 80 - North Hunterdon 42

Jernell Thompson's (28pts) topped the night for all games as he took over in this one to give Plainfield their second win in the SlamFest. Anthony Nelson and Aquil Smith each had (15pts) for the Cardinals also. Joe Battipaglia had (15pts) for North Hunterdon.

Franklin 54 - South Brunswick 49

In a close victory, the Warriors were able to get by the Vikings with help from their smooth SG Jarred Sanders. Sanders' (14pts/3rebs/2blks/1asst) took over down the stretch with some acrobatic moves to the rim. Martin Soaries had (15pts) for the Vikings.

Woodbridge 50 - Perth Amboy 35

Shamar Graves (15pts/5rebs/2blks/1stl) and Mario Moore (14pts/4rebs/1blk/1asst) led the Barrons to an easy win over the usually tough Panthers. Andrew Welch had (6pts/8rebs) for Perth Amboy.

JF Kennedy 53 - South River 48

With (12pts) from both J'Ron McDowell and Corey Rosenbaum the Mustangs tamed the Rams grabbing their first victory. Joe LaSala had (14pts) for South River.

05' Season Opens Tonight!

South Plainfield 36 - Perth Amboy 34

South Plainfield picked right up where they left off last season with a win over the Panthers 36-34 in a close battle. Kevin Siedenburg (11pts/3rebs/4stls) and Olie Muse (9pts/5rebs/3stls) led the Tigers.

Piscataway 44 - Woodbridge 39

Rodney Freeney's (23pts/3rebs/1stl/1asst) was the leading cause of the Barron's demise. Freeney's vicious play pushed the Chiefs past the Barrons in the final moments. Shamar Graves added (11pts/6rebs) for Woodbridge in the loss.

North Hunterdon 34 - JF Kennedy 32

Kevin Kitching's (12pts/7rebs/1blk/1stl/1asst) effort was enough to push the Lions by the Mustangs. Jameel Seymour and Corey Rosenbaum each had (8pts) for JF Kennedy.

Franklin 46 - South River 24

Franklin put it in high gear as they ripped by the Rams 46-22. Led by Mark Tracy's (16pts/8rebs/2blks/1stl) the Warriors grabbed their first win as newcomers to the SummerSlam. South River was led by Marty McGough with (10pts).

Plainfield 77 - Edison 62

Raphiq Carnegie (21pts/3rebs/2stls/1blk/2assts) and Anthony Nelson (23pts/10rebs/3stls/3assts) helped the Cardinals soar past the Eagles in their season opener. Mike Campbell had (21pts/12rebs/2stls/4assts) for Edison in a tough loss.

South Brunswick 58 - Bishop Ahr 47

South Brunswick outlasted Bishop Ahr 58-47 in their opener led by Marty Soaries (13pts/3rebs). This game was tighter than the score indicates. With less than 2 minutes left the game was tied and the Vikings pulled it out in the closing minutes with tough defense. Corey Francisco led the Trojans with (21pts/4rebs).