Scotttie Lewis--Ranney School--One of the most athletic players in the Country, with tremendous upside, the #13 ranked player in the Country by Rivals.com has committed to Florida!
HOOPS JOURNAL : In The Lane With : Vaughn Gray – Don Bosco Prep
In a series of player profiles, Hoop Journal sat with Don Bosco Prep junior Vaughn Gray, considered by many to be the best all around player in Bergen County and one of the best in North Jersey and the State. Considered a high D-1 prospect
Fun Facts : Hgt : 6’4 Wgt. : 185
Nickname : ” Duke”
Age : 17 D.O.B. : October 10, 1992
Parents : Virgil and June
Siblings : Virgil – 22 Tiffany – 27
Who Inspires You ( non basketball ) – President Barack Obama
Favorite Basketball Team : Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Basketball Player : Lebron James
Favorite All -time Sneakers : Jordan Retro 11
Favorite Artist : Camron
Hottest Song On Ipod : Invented Sex (Remix ) – By : Treysongs
Highschool Goals : To make All State and get to 1500 career points
Future Goals : To Play for a big time D-1 school and hopefully make it a profession in the United States or Over Seas.
Something People Would Be Surprised To Know About You : Watch the Disney Channel Shows (Especially Hannah Montana Show!)
Favorite College Team : Kentucky
What schools are you interested in or interested in you : Virginia Univ. , Temple, St. Joe’s, St. Johns , Providence and numerous others.
Eastside Rally Falls Short To Passaic 73-68!
Passaic's Pickett
Passaic…….. Down 19 points to start the 2nd half Eastside Highschool came roaring back to eventually tie the game, but fell short 73-68 to Passaic Highschool as the Indians had 5 players in double figures led by Tyshon Pickett’s 16 points to go with 12 rebounds. Passaic’s team effort was able to overcome the individual performance of 6’2 senior Terrell Spaulding who had an outstanding game with 28 points and 8 rebounds. Passaic came out the box fast as 6’5 senior Najee Salaam (10 pts., 6 rebs.) scored a quick 6 points before getting into foul trouble that plagued him throughout the game. Passaic led 17 -10 at the end of the 1st quarter and then outscored Eastside 27-15 in the 2nd quarter as guard Buhu Mack (11 pts., 3 stls.), guard Shakir Rhodes (10 pts., 5 asts. ) and forward Andre Dixon (13 pts., 3 rebs.) all played a big hand in building the 19 point lead. To it’s credit Eastside did not quit and came out strong in the 3rd quarter outscoring Passaic 26 – 9 behind Spaulding, 6’5 Allen Dantzler ( 12 pts., 3 blks), 6’2 Travon Johnson ( 9 pts., 6 rebs.) and guard Khalil Anderson (7 asts.). Trailing by 2 going into the 4th Spaulding made a short jumper in the lane to tie the score at 53. That was when the Ghosts seemed to run out of gas! Even though they played hard and kept it close Eastside always seemed a step behind as Passaic forced some turnovers and made their free throws late in the game. Eastside is now 7-6 and meets Bergen Catholic Wednesday. They will also play Kennedy H.S. Saturday as they need to stay at .500 or above to qualify for the States before the February 6 cutoff date.
Paterson Catholic – 101 Elmwood Park – 51
Paterson…….. Knowing that they were one of the better B.P.S.L. teams Elmwood Park actually thought it had a chance to stay in the game against the #6 ranked Cougars. That was solved within the first few minutes of the game as P.C. scored the first 21 points of the game and by all accounts that was it. Seton Hall recruit Fuquan Edwin scored 27 points in minimal playing time as he conected on 7 threes to lead the Cougars. Junior Myles Mack added 15 in the blowout. Elmwood Park was led by Ryan Velez with 20 points and 6’6 Ryan Belisle with 15.
Abraham Makes Area Debut For Robert Morris !
Teaneck, N.J. ……………..Former Eastside standout Karon Abraham came back home to the area to play in front of his family and friends. The 5’9 guard is now a member of the NEC Conference with Robert Morris University and they visited Fairleigh Dickinson University. Karon is the second leading scorer on the team averaging 13 points a game. He has won numerous rookie of the week awards and had back to back 20 point efforts last week. Robert Morris is tied for 1st in the conference with a 6-1 record after their victory tonight over F.D.U. 65-50. Abraham finished the night with 9 points, 2 rebounds and an assist. He was in a little foul trouble in the 1st half. It was a definite feel good story for Abraham as he looked like the best player on the court at times during the game. Hoop Journal congratulates Abraham and hopes for continued success in his college career!