Orange……… Junior Sterling Gibbs, one of the top rated players in the country scored 33 points and Senior John Caprio added 23 as Seton Hall Prep ended Paramus Catholic’s season 79-60 in the semi finals of the Parochial A playoffs. The Paladins cut the lead to 7 in the 4th quarter but Gibbs(pictured) showed why he is so highly touted. Paramus cathlic got double figures from Junior Justin Harris( 16 pts), Senior Andre Blackwood( 15 pts) and Junior Manny Hernandez( 10 pts).

Note: Hoop Journal would like to acknowledge the seniors from Paramus Catholic. These players have left their mark on the program as witnessed by winning the Bergen County Jamboree “CHIP” this year. Roy Flores, Johnberry Badio, Eddie Johnson, Clinton Chisolm, Brandon Perez, Drew Thomas, Aiden Collins, Jordan Wade and Andre Blackwood can leave full of pride at their accomplishment. Blackwood in particular, has a chance to do some things at the next level. HOOP JOURNAL  WISHES NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR THESE PLAYERS IN THE FUTURE! 

Paterson………….The immortal coach was there! St. Anthony’s Coach Bob Hurley was at the gym to see what his Friars team will see Thursday night at Rutgers University. He saw a team that made their first 7 shots to start the game and coast to an easy 93-64 over St. Marys of Jersey City. Senior Fuquan Edwin(#23) led the attack with 19 points, 3 blocks and 3 steals while Senior Jayon James was the catalyst in the attack dishing out 11 assists and grabbing 10 rebounds with 5 steals. Junior Myles Mack( 15 pts, 5 asts, 3stls), Senior Jermaine Peart(#21)( 13 pts), Sophomore Kyle Anderson( 11 pts, 5asts, 5rebs) and Junior Derrick Randall( 10 pts,6 rebs,) all scored in double figures, while Senior Trevor Clemmings added 8 points and 5 rebounds. PC took a 33-13 1st quarter lead and went into the half up 58-24. St. Mary’s was led by Edgar Garcia with 25 points while Francois Garcia added 11 points and 6 assists. St. Anthony’s won earlier in the day and set the stage for a clash of the Titans. Paterson Catholic beat St. Anthony’s  in the Parochial B semifinals last year and will try to pull it off again , but this time for the championship.