Executive Education’s Elijah Styles (10) and Ziyon Wilkins (5) defend Phillipsburg’s Shamari Lavacia (11) during a game on Dec. 30, 2025, in the Easton Rotary tournament final.Matt Smith | For NJ Advance Media
Shamari Lavacia scored a game-high 13 points and Dominic Bracco added 12 as Phillipsburg defeated Hunterdon Central 44-40 in a Skyland Conference matchup in Phillipsburg.
Phillipsburg (3-11) jumped out to a strong start, taking a 14-7 lead after the first quarter. Hunterdon Central (7-9) responded in the second quarter, outscoring Phillipsburg 12-8 to cut the deficit to 22-19 at halftime.
Phillipsburg held a slight 12-14 scoring advantage in the third quarter against Phillipsburg. The Stateliners then sealed the victory by outscoring the Red Devils 10-5 in the final period.
Caleb Clymer contributed nine points for Phillipsburg. Evan Hade added five points.
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