patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Basketball

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Nardoza Did it Again: Woodbridge Wins Over Perth Amboy

Alex Nardoza's 25 points led the Woodbridge women's basketball team to its second win of the season last week.

Motoring her way toward 1000 career points, senior captain Alex Nardoza led the Woodbridge Barons to an easy 61-49 victory over Perth Amboy last Tuesday at Perth Amboy. Alex Nardoza netted 25 points and Jordyn Stanley added 13 for Woodbridge, lifting the team to its second win in as many games in the early going of the winter season. "She (Nardoza) had a great performance, 25 points. She played a solid game. The kids set her up nice," said Woodbridge Head Coach John Moyer. Coming off a big win over Edison on opening night, the Barons found themselves trailing by a bucket in the opening minutes against Perth Amboy, but quickly gathered themselves and took charge. Once Woodbridge took the lead, there was no turning back as they outscored the…

Monday, December 13, 2010

Seniors Crucial to Colonia Boys Hoops Success

Coach stresses influence of seven seniors, hard work and chemistry as keys to team's success.

With the season-opening tip-off just days away, Chris Chiera enters his fifth season as head coach of the Colonia Patriots with a bright outlook for his varsity boys' basketball squad.   "I am very optimistic," said Coach Chiera. "We have a lot of work ahead of us. We have all the necessary pieces to the puzzle; it's just a matter of the pieces all fitting and clicking at the same time." Coming off a 10-13 season in the White Division, the Patriots were moved to the Red Division for the first time. Historically, the Red Division has proved to be the toughest in the area, and this season doesn't look any different. With the Patriots facing stiff competition from divisional foes St. Joseph's (Metuchen), Cardinal McCarrick, East Brunswick, …

Got a Hot Tip?