The YSSR North Jersey covers high school and college sports across Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Union counties.

Below is the Market Recap;

Montclair advanced in North 1, Group 4 behind Mason Determann’s 17-point performance and now hosts East Orange, which upset Paterson Eastside 59–47 behind James Roberts’ 20-point, 10-rebound double-double. Hackensack (63–53 over Ridgewood) meets Union City in the other semifinal.

In North 2, Group 4, Piscataway’s 72–51 win sets up a matchup with Plainfield, while Union’s 60–29 defensive effort positions them against Linden. Newark Collegiate and Glen Rock advanced comfortably in Group 2 action.

Hackensack (63–53 over Ridgewood) and Union City (65–62 over Bloomfield) survived competitive quarterfinals, reinforcing the compression in the middle tier of the market. In North 2, Group 4, Piscataway and Plainfield controlled their matchups, while Union’s 60–29 defensive effort stood out.

In Group 2 action, Newark Collegiate advanced behind Alieu Kelleh and Jayden Solomon, and Glen Rock posted a dominant 69–31 win.

Tuesday’s semifinals will clarify the hierarchy — guard play and rebounding depth are already shaping sectional outcomes.

Sectional semifinals headline the week across Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Union counties.

1. Montclair vs. East Orange
NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 Semifinal
@ Montclair — Tuesday, March 3 (~7:00 PM)
Mason Determann leads top-seeded Montclair against an East Orange squad riding James Roberts’ double-double momentum.

2. Piscataway vs. Plainfield
NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Semifinal
@ Piscataway — Tuesday, March 3 (~7:00 PM)
Piscataway’s balanced Pernell–Fowler attack meets Plainfield’s high-scoring offense.

3. Hackensack vs. Union City
NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 Semifinal
@ Hackensack — Tuesday, March 3
Jamiko Smith’s late-game scoring faces Union City’s closing discipline.

4. Linden vs. Union
NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 Semifinal
@ Linden — Tuesday, March 3
Union’s defensive identity meets Linden’s home-court edge.

5. Ramsey vs. Glen Rock
NJSIAA North 1, Group 2 Semifinal
@ Ramsey — Tuesday, March 3
Charlie Taylor leads top-seeded Ramsey against a Glen Rock team coming off a dominant quarterfinal.

6. Jefferson vs. Westwood
NJSIAA North 1, Group 2 Semifinal
@ Jefferson — Tuesday, March 3
Joe Ceritelli’s scoring punch anchors Westwood in a tight seeding matchup.

7. Newark Collegiate — Section 2, Group 2 Semifinal
Matchup TBA
Alieu Kelleh and Jayden Solomon headline a top-seeded push.

8. Lyndhurst — Section 2, Group 2 Semifinal
Matchup TBA
Johnny Chaname continues his historic senior season.

9–10. Additional Group 2 & 4 Semifinals
Various sites — March 3–4
Sectional brackets continue to narrow ahead of Friday’s finals.

Friday, March 6 — Higher seed hosts
Winners advance to state semifinal play.

High School Winter Recap

Each of these sports will get a Winter Recap.

Wrestling — Sectional competition continues across Morris, Sussex, and Bergen counties as individual and team champions prepare for state-level brackets. Depth, bonus-point scoring, and heavyweight matchups are defining team advancement.

Ice Hockey — Conference tournaments are closing with Bergen and Morris programs positioning for strong state tournament seeds. Defensive structure and goaltending consistency are shaping postseason outlooks.

Girls Basketball — Sectional brackets are narrowing across North Jersey, with Bergen and Passaic programs advancing toward semifinal play. Guard control and balanced scoring have defined postseason success.

Winter Track and Field — Sectional champions have been crowned and North Jersey qualifiers now advance to statewide meets. Sprint depth and middle-distance programs remain strong across Essex and Union counties.

College Winter Snapshot

YSSR profiles College teams who are winning;

Montclair State University (Division III, NJAC) — Montclair State enters March as the strongest college basketball program in the region at 25–2 overall and 17–1 in conference play. The Red Hawks lead the NJAC standings and are positioned for a deep postseason run.

TCNJ (Division III, NJAC) — TCNJ continues to contend near the top of the NJAC with a 21–6 record, maintaining one of the conference’s strongest win percentages entering tournament play.

Felician University (Division II, CACC) — Felician has compiled a 22–3 record and remains competitive in Division II regional rankings, making it one of the winningest programs in the area this winter.

Seton Hall University (Division I, Big East) — Seton Hall leads North Jersey Division I programs in total wins at 19–10 overall and remains in postseason positioning entering conference tournament play.

Rutgers Wrestling (Division I, Big Ten) — Rutgers continues to rank among the nation’s strongest wrestling programs, producing NCAA qualifiers and maintaining national visibility as the collegiate season concludes Wil continue to track their top performers.

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