Check out some of the best matchups below in New Jersey high school girls basketball for the week of Feb. 2 through Feb. 8.
MONDAY, FEB. 2
Emerson Boro at Midland Park, 4
Emerson Boro and Midland Park meet for the second time this season in a key NJIC American Division matchup. Emerson Boro, which is 8-0 atop the division, beat Midland Park 35-25 on Jan. 9. The Cavaliers, which have won four of the last five over Midland Park dating back to 2024, had a nine-game win streak snapped with a loss to Ramsey on Jan. 29 but rebounded with a win over North Arlington on Saturday. Midland Park, which is 7-1 in the division, has lost two-straight against Saddle River Day and Cresskill which snapped a six-game win streak.
Howell at No. 20 Trinity Hall, 5:15
Howell and Trinity Hall meet in a key Shore Conference B North Division matchup for the second time this season. Howell, which is 6-2 in the division, beat Trinity Hall 42-31 on Jan. 16, which snapped a four-game losing streak against the Monarchs dating back to 2023. The Rebels have won seven of their last eight with a five-point loss to Colts Neck on Jan. 27. Trinity Hall, which is 7-1 in the division, had a five-game win streak snapped with a 10-point loss to No. 4 Rutgers Prep on Sunday.
Bordentown at Palmyra, 5:30
The top two teams in the BCSL Freedom Division are set to play for the second time this season. Bordentown won the first game at home in December, 50-34. The Scotties hid a bump of late losing two of four after winning its first nine contests of the season. Palmyra, which has lost two straight to Bordentown, enters on a three-game winning streak. A Bordentown win would go a long way in securing the division title while a Palmyra win could force a tie down the line.
Notre Dame at Princeton Day, 5:30
Princeton Day has a chance to earn another statement win in the Colonial Valley Conference when it hosts defending CVC Tournament champion Notre Dame. Princeton Day leads the Valley Division of 6-0 with a 12-7 overall record. The Panthers have recent wins over Lawrence, Steinert and Allentown, and they’ve also beaten Ewing earlier in the season. The Irish are 10-6 overall and 5-2 in the Colonial Division.
Middle Township at Our Lady of Mercy, 5:30
Middle Township enters the week in the driver’s seat in the Cape-Atlantic League American Division, and a win here would clinch at least a share of the title. The Panthers will also have revenge on their minds, since they only have two losses this season and one of them came to the Villagers in a 16-point game on Jan. 14. OLMA was 1-8 before the first Middle game and is 4-3 since.
Mainland at Wildwood, 5:30
These traditional powers have played in a lot of big games in recent years, but none against each other. In fact, this will be the first matchup between the programs since 2012. The meetings should become more common with Wildwood returning to the Cape-Atlantic League next season, and this non-league game will give both squads a chance to become familiar with the other. Mainland (12-6) enters the week having won four of its last five, while Wildwood (14-4) is on a 10-game winning streak and still hasn’t lost in 2026.
East Brunswick at Woodbridge, 5:45
These two Greater Middlesex Conference opponents meet in a cross-divisional matchup for the first time since 2024. Woodbridge, which won the last meeting 60-56 back on Feb. 14, 2024, is 13-5 and 6-0 atop the White American Division. The Barrons have won five of their last six with a loss to Piscataway on Friday. East Brunswick, which is 15-4 and 8-2 in the Red American Division, has won three-straight since a loss to Hillsborough on Jan. 22.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3
Pingry at Pope John, 4
Pingry and Pope John meet in a non-conference matchup for the first time since 2012. Pope John, which is 13-4 and 7-2 in the NJAC American Division, has won three of its last four games with wins over Chatham, Mendham and Jefferson and a loss to Morristown. Pingry, which is 9-7 and 0-3 in the Skyland Conference Delaware Division, has also won three of its last four with wins over Mount St. Mary, Phillipsburg and Mount St. Mary and a loss to Ramapo.
Rutherford at Leonia, 4
Rutherford and Leonia meet in a NJIC Colonial Division matchup for the fourth time since 2022 and second time this season. Rutherford has won all three previous meetings, including a 42-32 victory on Jan. 12. The Bulldogs, which are 11-7 and 5-3 in the division, had a four-game win streak snapped with a loss to Immaculate Heart on Saturday. Leonia, which is 9-7 and 4-4 in the division, has gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Becton and Fort Lee and losses to Saddle River Day and Mahwah.
Cinnaminson at Thrive Charter, 5:15
It was a hotly contested matchup the last time these teams locked horns back in December. Cinnaminson won 59-53 and shot 26 free throws at home compared to just nine for Thrive Charter. With the Titans now being the home team, it’ll be interesting to see if the whistle goes the other way. Cinnaminson sits in first place in the BCSL Liberty Division while Thrive is right behind the Pirates. At 7-8, Thrive is coming off a big win over Morristown. Cinnaminson is 18-1.
No. 10 St. Thomas Aquinas at No. 9 Gill St. Bernard’s, 5:30
Two ranked teams are set to go head-to-head in Gladstone. St. Thomas Aquinas enters the week having won its previous 11 games including against Rumson-Fair Haven, Saddle River Day and East Brunswick. Gill St. Bernard’s recently had a long winning streak snapped by Rutgers Prep. A win here in a tough matchup for either side will shake up the Top 20 rankings. Gill won 67-54 when it played STA last season in Edison.
Manalapan at Marlboro, 5:30
These two Shore Conference B Central Division teams meet for the second time this season after Marlboro beat Manalapan 41-32 on Jan. 16. Marlboro, which has won five-straight over Manalapan dating back to 2022, is 11-6 and 8-0 atop the division. The Mustangs have won five-straight since a loss to Neptune on Jan. 15. Manalapan, which is 11-4 and 6-2 in the division, has won four-straight since the loss to Marlboro.
Delsea at Timber Creek, 5:30
There is a logjam at the top of the Tri-County Conference Liberty Division standings coming down the stretch, and these are two of the three teams tied for first place at 5-2, along with Triton. Delsea (10-8) earned a big division victory over Triton on Friday before losing a close non-league game to Merion Mercy (PA) on Saturday to end a six-game winning streak. The Crusaders defeated Timber Creek (9-7) in the first meeting on Jan. 6, 34-25. The Chargers are 8-3 since that loss.
Woodstown at Pennsville, 5:30
Pennsville (10-6) is tied with Glassboro for first place in the Tri-County Diamond Division at 6-1, and will have to find a way past this longtime rival to stay in the race. The Eagles squeaked by Woodstown (8-10) by a point in the first matchup on Jan. 6.
Moorestown at No. 17 Lenape, 6
Moorestown (10-7) snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday with a dominant 47-9 win over Haddonfield. The Quakers, who faced three teams ranked in the NJ.com Top 20 during the skid, now face another one in No. 17 Lenape. The Indians (15-3) have won nine of their last 10 games, with the lone loss to No. 2 Red Bank Catholic.
No. 18 Cherokee at Camden Catholic, 7
Camden Catholic (15-3) has only lost two games since the calendar flipped to 2026, and those were to No. 3 Paul VI and No. 6 Gloucester Catholic. The Irish get another shot against a ranked team with the No. 18 Chiefs (14-3) coming to town. The individual matchup to watch is between two of the best point guards in South Jersey: Cherokee’s Brielle Alaba and Camden Catholic’s Edore Pela.
Ramsey at River Dell, 7
Ramsey and River Dell meet in a Big North Patriot Division showdown for the second time this season. River Dell has won five-straight games over Ramsey dating back to 2024, including a 62-48 victory back on Jan. 6. The Golden Hawks, which are 11-4 and 4-1 atop the division, have gone 2-2 in their last four games with wins over Ridgewood and Paramus Catholic and losses against Ramapo and Saddle River Day. Ramsey, which is 11-5 and 2-3 in the division, has also gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Dwight-Morrow and Emerson Boro and losses to Westwood and Demarest.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
Riverside at Florence, 3:45
Florence topped Riverside 41-11 on the road back on Jan. 11, but a better showing from Riverside could be coming. Riverside is in second place in the BCSL Independence only behind Florence. Having just faced Palmyra and Delran of late, it is battle-tested and won’t be shocked this time by Florence. Florence has taken the last three games against Riverside and four of five. Besides earlier this year, everyone of those other previous meetings have been competitive.
Middletown South at Shore, 5:30
Middletown South and Shore meet in a Shore Conference cross-divisional matchup for the first time in recent memory. Middletown South, which is 10-7 and 5-3 in the A Central Division, has won four-straight since a loss to Neptune on Jan. 22. Shore, which is 9-9 and 6-2 in the B Central Division, has gone 1-3 in its last four games with a win over Long Branch and losses to Cinnaminson, Marlboro and Washington Township.
Hammonton at Ocean City, 5:30
Hammonton (16-0), one of three remaining undefeated teams in the state, earned its closest win this season in the first meeting with Ocean City (9-7), as it held on for a 56-55 victory after building a big halftime lead. If the Blue Devils can complete the season sweep, they would clinch at least a share of the Cape-Atlantic League National championship, their first division title since returning to the conference in 2020.
Wildwood Catholic at Egg Harbor, 6
At 6-3 in the Cape-Atlantic League American, both of these teams are still holding out a faint hope of earning a share of the division title with first-place Middle Township, but the loser of this game will be out of the race. Egg Harbor (14-6) downed Wildwood Catholic (14-5) on Jan. 16, 75-68.
Saddle River Day at Glen Rock, 6
Saddle River Day and Glen Rock meet in a NJIC Colonial Division matchup for the third time since 2025 and second time this season. Glen Rock, which beat Saddle River Day 54-37 on Jan. 12, is 14-3 and 8-0 atop the division. The Panthers had a seven-game win streak snapped with a loss to Caldwell on Jan. 24, but have since won two-straight against Park Ridge and Pascack Valley. Saddle River Day, which is 12-7 and 6-2 in the division, has gone 4-1 in its last five games with wins over Becton, Leonia, Midland Park and River Dell and a loss to Rutherford.
Pennsauken at Delran, 6:30
Pennsauken has won the last four games against Delran including 40-28 on Jan. 7. Pennsauken currently leads the BCSL Patriot Division at 4-1 (6-8 overall). Delran is 3-1 within the division with its lone loss coming to Pennsauken. The Bears, however, recently knocked off previously-undefeated Bordentown. Delran is 8-7 overall.
Toms River East at Central Regional, 6:30
These two Shore Conference teams meet in a cross-divisional matchup for the first time since last season. Toms River East, which is 10-5 and 4-1 in the A South Division, has won five-straight over Central Regional dating back to 2024. The Raiders have lost two-straight against Middletown South and Manchester Township which snapped a seven-game win streak. Central Regional, which is 13-3 and 7-0 atop the C South Division, has gone 4-1 in its last five games with wins over Lakewood, Brick Memorial, Donovan Catholic and Southern and a loss to Haddonfield.
Franklin at No. 5 Morris Catholic, 7
Franklin has been one of the better teams in the state since the calendar flipped to 2026. Franklin is 9-2 in January and February with its two losses coming to out-of-state opponents. The 10-6 Warriors defeated a ranked team in Westfield on the road two weeks ago and they will be looking to earn their best win of the winter when they host Morris Catholic. The 13-5 Crusaders are the defending Non-Public A champions and they’ve also performed well in the new year. Morris Catholic has defeated the likes of Blair, Snyder and Teaneck in recent weeks as well as a host of out-of-state foes. After bringing in some transfers, the team appears to be gelling as the season has gone on. Franklin appears to be doing the same under new coach Jimmy Kreie.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5
No. 13 West Orange at University, 4
West Orange has taken two out of the last three games against University including 43-27 this season on Jan. 8. The Mountaineers are 16-3 overall and 5-1 within the SEC American Division this winter. West Orange, which has played one of the tougher schedules in the state, has recent wins over Bayonne, Livingston, Plainfield and Glen Ridge. University is gaining steam since falling to Bayonne, Caldwell and West Orange in a span of four days in early January. The Phoenix have won seven games in a row including against West Essex, Paterson Eastside and Plainfield. This may be the first game for transfer Arielle Edwards.
Pequannock at Hanover Park, 4
These two NJAC teams meet in a cross-divisional matchup for the first time this season. Hanover Park, which has won three-straight over Pequannock dating back to 2024, is 12-6 and 6-2 in the Liberty Division. The Hornets have won five-straight since a loss to North Hunterdon on Jan. 17. Pequannock, which is 14-3 and 8-0 atop the Independence Division, has won nine-straight games since a loss to Roxbury on Jan. 2.
Plainfield at Union Catholic, 4
Plainfield and Union Catholic meet in a Union County Conference Watchung Division matchup for the second time this season. Union Catholic defeated Plainfield 81-80 in overtime on Jan. 13, which snapped a four-game losing streak against the Cardinals dating back to 2023. The Vikings, which are 8-8 and 4-4 in the division, have gone 2-2 in their last four games with wins over Cranford and Johnson and losses against Scotch Plains-Fanwood and New Providence. Plainfield, which is 8-10 and 4-5 in the division, has gone 2-1 in its last three games with wins over Roselle Catholic and Cranford and a loss to West Orange.
Roxbury at Madison, 4
Roxbury and Madison meet in a NJAC cross-divisional matchup for the third time since 2023. Madison, which has won both previous matchups, is 13-3 and 5-1 in the Liberty Division. The Dodgers have won seven-straight games since a loss to Morristown on Jan. 13. Roxbury, which is 14-3 and 8-1 in the National Division, has also won seven-straight since a loss to Sparta on Jan. 13.
Irvington at West Side, 4
West Side has held down first place of the SEC National for the entire year. West Side is 11-4 on the year including 7-0 in the division. West Side has won five of its last six games. It defeated Shabazz and Orange recently, two teams vying for a spot atop of the division. Irvington recently downed Shabazz at the Essex County Invitational to improve its record to 8-4 overall. It is also 6-2 in the division. A win for Irvington could muddy up the division title chances for West Side.
Millburn at Livingston, 4
The top two teams in the SEC Colonial Division are set to play in Livingston. Millburn is 12-5 on the season but unbeaten in the division at 6-0. Livingston owns a nearly identical record of 11-5 and 5-1 in the Colonial. Millburn and Livingston have gone back and forth alternating wins in recent seasons. The Millers defeated the Lancers 41-22 on Jan. 8, and Livingston will be taking aim at the victory in the rematch. Livingston downed Freedom Division leader Newark Collegiate in the Essex County Tournament.
No. 19 Teaneck at No. 15 Demarest, 4:15
These two teams meet in a key Big North National Division showdown for the second time this season. Demarest has won three of the last five over Teaneck dating back to 2024, including a 59-43 victory back on Jan. 8. The Norsemen, which are 14-2 and 5-0 atop the division, have won 12-straight since a loss to New Providence on Dec. 29. Teaneck, which is 10-6 and 4-1 in the division, had an eight-game win streak snapped with a loss to No. 5 Morris Catholic on Sunday.
Bayonne at Snyder, 4:30
Snyder has waited for this rematch for over two weeks. When the two teams played on Jan. 6, Bayonne won 58-53 as it shot 31 free throws. The 9-4 Tigers have dropped just one game since then, and that was to highly ranked Morris Catholic. At 16-3, Bayonne has won two games in a row over Kearny and Union City. It recently had a setback to West Orange. The Bees are 4-0 in the HCIAL American Division while Snyder is 2-1. Snyder enters the week having won its last four games including over Kearny, Hoboken and Hudson Catholic.
Hoboken at Kearny, 4:30
Speaking of Kearny and Hoboken, these two teams are set to meet in a key HCIAL National Division contest. Kearny is 14-4 on the season with its only losses coming to Snyder, Union City Bayonne and Colonia. Hoboken, which earned another big win in the division over St. Dominic last week, is 14-3 this winter. Kearny and Hoboken both enter this contest unbeaten in the division. Kearny has won every game against Hoboken dating back to 2020 including 67-29 a year ago.
No. 4 Rutgers Prep at Hillsborough, 5:30
Rutgers Prep and Hillsborough split a pair of head-to-head contests last year. Hillsborough won 58-54 in Somerset County Tournament semifinals which helped vault the Raiders to the county title as well as the North 2, Group 4 and overall Group 4 state championships. Rutgers Prep is coming off of strong wins over ranked teams Gill St. Bernard’s and Trinity Hall, and its only losses this year have been to Red Bank Catholic and Cardinal O’Hara (PA). Hillsborough has performed well at 15-4 on the year with a more recent win over the likes of East Brunswick. Rutgers Prep is 16-2.
Piscataway Magnet at South River, 5:30
Piscataway Magnet and South River meet in a GMC cross-divisional matchup for the first time this season. Piscataway Magnet beat South River 39-34 last year which snapped a four-game losing streak dating back to 2016. The Raiders, which are 15-1 and 10-0 atop the Blue National Division, have only lost to Mother Seton this season. South River, which is 15-4 and 10-0 atop the Blue American Division, has gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Perth Amboy Magnet and Somerset Tech and losses to Manville and South Brunswick.
Rumson-Fair Haven at St. Rose, 5:30
Rumson-Fair Haven and St. Rose meet for the second time this season in a Shore Conference A North Division matchup. Rumson-Fair Haven defeated St. Rose 58-55 back on Jan. 19 which snapped a three-game losing streak against the Purple Roses dating back to 2022. The Bulldogs, which are 14-6 and 3-5 in the division, have lost three-straight against St. John Vianney, Red Bank Catholic and St. Thomas Aquinas. St. Rose, which is 4-13 and 1-7 in the division, has lost 12 games against Top 20 competition this season.
No. 20 Trinity Hall at Colts Neck, 5:30
These two Shore Conference B North Division foes meet for the second time this season after Trinity Hall held off a furious comeback from Colts Neck in a 51-47 victory on Jan. 20. Trinity Hall, which has won five-straight over Colts Neck dating back to 2022, is 15-4 and 7-1 in the division. Colts Neck, which is 14-4 and also 7-1 in the division, has won four-straight games since the loss to the Monarchs.
Gateway at Audubon, 5:30
Gateway can really separate itself as the top team in the Colonial Conference Patriot Division with another standout win against Audubon. Gateway edged Audubon by two points, 45-43, on Jan. 9 in overtime. Audubon had won the last four games against Gateway dating back to December of 2023. The Green Wave has won five games in seven tries of late which includes wins over Woodbury and Collingswood. Gateway has won four of five.
Egg Harbor at Middle Township, 5:30
Egg Harbor’s path to a share of the Cape-Atlantic League American Division title is difficult but not impossible. The Eagles need Middle Township to lose to either Our Lady of Mercy or Mainland, and then handle their own business against Absegami and Wildwood Catholic before beating the Panthers head to head.
Moorestown at Shawnee, 5:30
Shawnee (12-8) and Moorestown (10-7) enter the week tied for first in the Olympic Conference Patriot Division at 4-1, with Cherry Hill West right behind them at 3-2. The winner of this game will have the inside track on the title with two division games to go. Moorestown topped the Renegades 56-45 on Jan. 8.
Clearview at Washington Township, 5:30
Two teams hoping to make noise in the postseason will get another tuneup against each other in a Tri-County Royal Division matchup. Washington Township (11-7) notched a 39-32 win over Clearview (11-8) earlier this season.
Bernards at Voorhees, 7
Two of the last three games have been decided in overtime between these pair of Skyland Conference Valley Division opponents. Bernards has won the last two matchups including 40-39 at home on Jan. 8, and enters the game having won its last six games including over Hillsborough. The 16-1 Mountaineers will travel to 11-4 Voorhees which has lost three of five. One of its wins was against a Morris Knolls team that won a sectional title last season after losing two-straight last week.
Mahwah at Ramsey, 7
Mahwah and Ramsey meet for the second time this season in a key Big North Patriot Division matchup. Mahwah, which is 11-6 and 4-1 in the division, defeated Ramsey 44-36 back on Jan. 8. The Thunderbirds, which have won four of the last five games against Ramsey dating back to 2024, had a four-game win streak snapped with a loss to Teaneck on Saturday. Ramsey, which is 11-5 and 2-3 in the division, has losses against River Dell, Mahwah, Ramapo, Westwood and Demarest so far this season.
River Dell at Westwood, 7
River Dell and Westwood meet for the second time this season in a key Big North Patriot Division matchup. River Dell, which has won four of the last five against Westwood dating back to 2024, picked up a 57-48 victory back on Jan. 8. The Golden Hawks, which are 11-4 and 4-1 in the division, have losses against Old Tappan, Mahwah, Ramapo and Saddle River Day so far this season. Westwood, which is 12-5 and also 4-1 in the division, has gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Dumont and Paramus and losses against Mendham and Ridgewood.
No. 16 Westfield at No. 14 New Providence, 7
These two UCC Watchung Division rivals meet for the second time this season after New Providence defeated Westfield 48-34 on Jan. 13. New Providence, which has won five-straight over Westfield dating back to 2024, is 17-1 and 10-0 atop the division. The Pioneers lost their only game of the season in a 45-40 loss to Old Tappan on Jan. 24 and has since won two-straight with wins over Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Union Catholic. Westfield, which is 15-4 and 9-1 in the division, had a five-game win streak snapped with a loss to Chatham on Saturday but rebounded with a win over Holmdel on Sunday.
Bishop Eustace at Camden Catholic, 7
Nobody is likely to catch Paul VI in the Olympic National, but this game is still intriguing because of the rivalry between the schools and the fact that the last two times they met, it went right down to the wire, including a 60-56 Camden Catholic win earlier this season.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6
Jackson Township at Manchester Township, 3
Jackson Township and Manchester Township meet in a Shore Conference A South Division matchup for the second time after Jackson Township picked up a 65-61 win on Jan. 17. Jackson Township, which is 8-8 and 4-1 in the division, has lost three-straight against Middle Township, Middletown South and Brick Township. Manchester Township, which is 7-8 and 3-3 in the division, has won four-straight against Barnegat, Toms River South, Southern and Toms River East.
Roselle Park at Hasbrouck Heights, 4:30
Roselle Park and Hasbrouck Heights meet in a non-conference matchup for the first time in recent memory. Roselle Park, which is 11-4 and 5-2 in the UCC Valley Division, had a six-game win streak snapped with two-straight losses against Kent Place and Roselle Catholic. Hasbrouck Heights, which is 8-10 and 6-2 in the NJIC Meadowlands Division, have gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Elmwood Park and Garfield and losses against Fair Lawn and Holy Angels.
Southern at Toms River South, 6:30
These two Shore Conference B South Division foes meet for the second time this season after Toms River South beat Southern 50-46 on Jan. 20. Toms River South, which snapped a four-game losing streak against Southern dating back to 2022 with that win, is 12-4 and 7-0 atop the division. The Indians have gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Lacey and Toms River North and losses against Manchester Township and Howell. Southern, which is 10-7 and 5-2 in the division, have lost three-straight against Manchester Township, Brick Township and Central Regional.
No. 6 Gloucester Catholic vs. No. 17 Lenape at Eastern, 6:30 p.m.
Second-seeded Gloucester Catholic (13-3) is looking to get back to the South Jersey Invitational Basketball Tournament championship game, but once again must get through third-seeded Lenape (15-3) in the Final Four. This is a rematch from last year’s semifinals, when Jahzara Green’s jumper in the final seconds lifted Gloucester Catholic to a thrilling 49-48 win. The Rams have defeated Lenape three times in the past two seasons, including a 59-36 victory on Jan. 8.
No. 3 Paul VI vs. No. 18 Cherokee at Eastern, 8:15
The second SJIBT semifinal also features two teams ranked in the state. Defending champion and top-seeded Paul VI (13-1), which suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday to No. 2 Red Bank Catholic, downed Cherokee 49-41 last year during the regular season. The fourth-seeded Chiefs (14-3) are in the Final Four for a record ninth time. These teams will meet again at Cherokee on Valentine’s Day.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
Cinnaminson at Hammonton, 11
There a combined 34 wins and just one loss between these two teams as of this posting. Cinnaminson at 18-1 is set to travel to 16-0 Hammonton in a inter-conference battle. Cinnaminson downed Hammonton 42-22 in 2023 when the last time the two squads faced each other. Cinnaminson’s lone loss this year was to Cherry Hill West at the SJIBT. Hammonton has generally won comfortably in every game this year aside from a small handful, and this will be the Blue Devils’ toughest test.
Bound Brook at Hillsborough, 11
Fifth-seeded Bound Brook takes on fourth-seeded Hillsborough in the quarterfinals of the Somerset County Tournament. Hillsborough won the most recent matchup against the Crusaders in 2023. Bound Brook won in the 2017 SCT second round. Hillsborough enters the week at 15-3, though it was upset by Bernards last Thursday. Bound Brook is 17-1 and it hasn’t lost since Dec. 29. The Crusaders defeated Montgomery 55-20 in its first round contest.
Mount St. Dominic at Arts, 1
This is an intriguing matchup in the Essex County Tournament quarterfinals as sixth-seeded Mount St. Dominic travels to third-seeded Arts. Mount St. Dominic recently has dealt with the resignation of its head coach, but it has rebounded winning its last three games. The Lady Lions beat Montclair in the opening round of the tournament. Arts, which downed Millburn in the first round, has won four games in a row. Arts already owns a win this season over MSD, 71-55, though that was before a new staff took over.
Paterson Eastside at Plainfield, 1
Paterson Eastside and Plainfield meet in a non-conference matchup for the first time since 2011. Paterson Eastside, which is 10-6 and 5-0 atop the Big North Liberty Division, has gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Passaic Tech and Passaic and losses against University and Arts. Plainfield, which is 8-10 and 4-5 in the UCC Watchung Division, has five losses against Top 20 competition so far this season.
Glen Rock at No. 19 Teaneck, 1:30
Glen Rock and Teaneck meet for the first time since 2012 in the Bergen County Tournament quarterfinals. Glen Rock, which is the No. 6 seed, advanced with a win over No. 11 Pascack Valley in the Round of 16. The Panthers have only lost three games this season against Ridgewood, DePaul and Caldwell. Teaneck, the No. 3 seed, advanced with a win over No. 14 Mahwah. The Highwaywomen have played against six Top 20 teams so far this season with losses against Immaculate Heart, Manasquan, Red Bank Catholic, Demarest and Morris Catholic.
Ramapo at Old Tappan, 3
Ramapo and Old Tappan meet for the first time this season in the Bergen County Tournament quarterfinals. Old Tappan, which is the No. 4 seed, has won four-straight games over Ramapo dating back to 2020. The Golden Knights have only three losses this season against West Orange, Demarest and Teaneck. Ramapo, the No. 5-seed, is 15-3 and 4-0 atop the Big North Freedom Division. The Raiders have only lost Bishop Eustace, University and Westfield.
Colts Neck at Egg Harbor, 4:45
Colts Neck and Egg Harbor meet in a non-conference matchup for the first time in recent memory. This is the last regular-season game for Colts Neck, which is 14-4 and 7-1 in the Shore Conference B North Division. The Cougars have only four losses so far this season against Demarest, Rumson-Fair Haven, St. Rose and Trinity Hall. Egg Harbor, which is 14-6 and 6-3 in the Cape-Atlantic League American Division, has gone 2-2 in its last four games with wins over Our Lady of Mercy and Atlantic Tech and losses against Mainland and Holy Spirit.
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
SJIBT final, 3
The South Jersey Invitational Basketball Tournament final is set for 3 p.m. at Eastern. While we don’t know exactly who is playing, the semifinals set for Friday are between top-seeded Paul VI and fourth-seeded Cherokee and second-seeded Gloucester Catholic and third-seeded Lenape. Paul VI defeated Gloucester Catholic in last year’s SJIBT final, 45-26.
