The Playaz 9th grade and Sports University 10th grade teams were the last standing as each won the chip in the We Got Next Tournament sponsored by the Playaz Basketball Club. The Playaz team had to go through the Playaz 8th grade team which was the surprise of the tournament by reaching the semifinals and the strong New Heights N.Y.C. team.They beat the 8th grade by a score of 65-26, although the game was close for a while in the 1st half. They then met up with New Heights who had defeated The Brooklyn Ballers 49-47  in their semifinal for the championship. The game showcased the balance of this strong team as they were led by Reggie Cameron (25pts) who was the tournament M.V.P in their 64-49 victory. He had plenty of help from his teammates as Kavon Stewart, Josh Marquez, Raekwon Kelly, Stephen McNair, Jordan Arthur and Christopher Myers all had their shining moments. Stewart in particular is establishing himself as the top 9th grade point guard in the state.The Playaz team captured it’s 10th chip of the year this weekend. Very impressive!  Sports University 10th grade team won their chip by first playing a hard fought game against The Playaz 10th grade squad, winning 67-60 in the semis as Rashad Andrews led the way with 16 points. They then went against Team Philly which got there by defeating New Heights 10th grade team 47-32. In a very physical contest, University won 45-38 behind tournament M.V.P. Matt Johnson. Notable 10th grade players who shined during the weekend  included The Playaz’s  Dallas Englin, Yuri Wright  and Chris Jones, New Heights Trey Dickerson and Jimmy Hall, Team Philly’s Amil Jefferson and Brandon Taylor, Hoop Heavens Dom Hoffman and University’s Jerome Fricke, Tyuan Williams and Jordan Quick. Notable 9th graders included, New Heights Jordan Washington and Jaleel Harris, Brooklyn Ballers Dashawn Mitchell and The Playaz 8th graders Nassir Barrino, Nadi Beciri and Isaiah Briscoe.

    After a year’s hiatus, The Playaz Basketball Club reintroduced their We Got Next Tournament this weekend. The 6th annual event featured some of the best 9th and 10th grade players in the  Tri State area and Philadelphia. After a long day of basketball, the Playaz 9th and 10th grade teams advanced to the semi finals of the tournament tomorrow at 9am and 10 am with the championship games afterwards. The 9th grade team featuring Kavon Stewart, Reggie Cameron and Josh Marquez will face their 8th grade Playaz Club team that shocked a couple of teams in pool play, particularly Metro Hawks 9th graders to also advance. Their team features Nassir Barrino and Nadi Beciri. The other semi 9th grade game will be the Jordan Washington and Malik Harmon led New Heights from N.Y.C. against the Brooklyn Ballers who are led by Shamiek Sheppard and Dashawn Mitchell.  The 10th grade semis brings out the Playaz Club led by Dallas Englin and Yuri Wright against Sports University with Matt Johnson, Jordan Forhan and Jerome Fricke. The other game will showcase New Heights with Jimmy Hall and Trey Dickerson against Team Philly  featuring Brandon Taylor and Amil Jefferson who is ranked as high as #4 in his class in certain basketball services. Check this site to get your results!

 Monday Standings and Schedule:    Ocotober 19, 2009

                                       Games at J.F.K. Highschool

Paterson Ghosts   4-0                                  Bloomfield Spartans  2-2

Newark Bulldogs  3-1                                  Bergen Comets  1-3

Englewood Bulldogs   3-1                       Ramsey Ironmen  1-3

Essex Red Raiders  2-2                             Hudson County Hawks  0-4                                  

Schedules For Monday Night:  

7:00pm:     Essex Red Raiders     vs.    Bloomfield Spartans

                          Hudson County Hawks  vs.    Englewood Bulldogs

8:00pm:     Bergen Comets       vs.     Newark Bulldogs

                         Paterson Ghosts  vs.     Ramsey Ironmen

Last Week Scores for Monday:

Newark Bulldogs 62   Bergen Comets 42      Paterson Ghosts 62    Hudson County Hawks 47

Englewood Bulldogs 44   Bloomfield Spartans 26     Essex Red Raiders and Ramsey Ironmen  ( Forfeit) 

Wednesday Night Standings & Schedules:  October 21, 2009

Paterson Cougars  5-0                          NY Ravens  2-3

Gray Bees  4-1                                             JC Maurauders  1-4

C.J.E.O.T.O.  3-2                                       Paterson Knights  1-4

Highwaymen  3-2                                     NYC  Raiders  1-4

Schedules:

7:00pm     N.Y. Ravens  vs. Gray Bees

                        Paterson Cougars  vs. NYC Raiders

8:00pm    Paterson Knights  vs. J.C.Maurauders

                        C.J.E.O.T.O  vs. Highwaymen

Last Week Scores for Wednesday:

Paterson Cougars  80       Gray Bees 68            C.J.E.O.T.O.  55       N.Y. Raiders  42

N.Y. Ravens 52        Paterson Knights  48         Highwaymen  56      J.C. Maurauders 44