WELL THE GAMES START TOMORROW.. The last time a team was favored so heavily was the Sy Davis and Shakeena Richardson Neptune team. Who blew out everyone on the way to a SCT title. SJV is trying for the double, double. They have already been crowned the #1 team in the State. But now they try and get the hardest Chip in girls basketball…THE SHORE CONFERENCE TITLE... right now there’s nobody that appears to be in their class. Everyone will focus on POD A but the real action is POD C. That is going to be where the most competitive and exciting games of the SCT takes place.
5 players not wearing a SJV uniform that could carry their team… if their teams let them do so!
- JUSTINE PISSOT is back and could be a real wild card
- Georgia Heine may be Manasquan’s most important player
- Gabbie Ross could carry Donovan Catholic to a chip
- Abby Antogonoli make shock the world
- Destiny Adams could have one more trick up her sleeve
5 Shooters who can turn a game around in a hurry
- Justine Pissot- RBC
- Mary Donnelly- St. Rose
- Chloe Teter- RBR
- Rosie Scognamiglio- St. Rose
- Jordyn Keating- Donovan Catholic
5 SENIORS who are not going out without a fight
- Katie Hill- SJV
- Grace Munt – RFH
- Ryann Taylor- Holmdel
- Sophia Memon- Middletown North
- Rachel Capua- Jackson Memorial
5 Teams you better not be chasing late..because they can all run out the clock and make big free throws
- RBR
- Middletown South
- SJV
- Howell
- St. Rose
5 Players who better not get into foul trouble
- Madison St. Rose- SJV
- Abby Anotongli – SJV
- Grace Leary- Howell
- Lexi Linton- Jax Mem
- Destiny Adams- Manchester
5 players or coaches who can turn out the lights on your best player
- Emma Bruen- SJV
- Ashley O’Connor- SJV
- Madison St. Rose- SJV
- Coach John Turhan- RBR
- Dawn Karpell- SJV
5 CLOSERS… THE MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER IN THIS EVENT
- KATIE HILL- SJV
- MADISON ST. ROSE- SJV
- ABBY ANTOGNOLI – St. Rose
- ROSIE SCOGNAMIGLIO- St Rose
- GRACE MUNT- RFH
FIVE PLAYERS WHO CAN STEAL THE SHOW…
- NIASYA ERVIN- St. Rose
- JORDYN KEATING- Donovan Catholic
- BROOKE HOLLAWELL- Mansquan
- AMAY BRAY- MANCHESTER
- CASEY PRIOR- RBC
MY SCT PICKS
POD A
Game 1: (8) Jackson Memorial at (1) St. John Vianney- Let move on SJV big
Game 2: (5) Rumson-Fair Haven at (4) Manasquan- The most interesting game of the night. Manasquan is cooking folks… Manasquan by double digits
Game 3: (6) Manchester at (3) St. Rose- This is the game of the day. I just don’t see any answer to Destiny Adams inside. But St. Rose will be playing with pride. My heart says St. Rose… my pocket says Manchester by 8
Game 4: (7) Red Bank at (2) Red Bank Catholic- The SCT has not been good to RBC in recent years. Coach Turhan is dangerous in these type games. RBC by 15.
POD B
Game 1: (8) Toms River East at (1) Donovan Catholic- interesting game and underrated TRE.. I say Gabbie Ross is not going out like that… Catholic continues it dream season by 12
Game 2: (5) Toms River North at (4) Neptune- This is a tough call. But I say TRN by 7 and they get Navy recruit Gia Pissot back!
Game 3: (6) Central at (3) Holmdel- Central is very competitive and play hard. It sounds that the perfect mix for a upset vs Holmdel… nope it doesn’t happen…. Holmdel win BIG
Game 4: (7) Freehold Twp. at (2) Howell- The game of the day in this bracket. Twp has not had the year they hoped for. But that can all change in one night. I say Howell win in a war by 5.
POD C
Game 1: (8) Lacey at (1) Colts Neck- Colts Neck has had a sneaky excellent year and surprised everyone… Then move on with 12 point win
Game 2: (5) Shore at (4) Jackson Liberty- Shore was hoping this would be a year of growth. Instead it’s been a disappointing season. A win right here would change everything. And I say that is exactly what happens… Shore by 5 in a barn burner
Game 3: (6) Matawan at (3) Trinity Hall- The Trinity “3” have been just wanted the doctor ordered and win put this program ahead of schedule.. Trinity Hall wins by 8
Game 4: (7) Ranney at (2) Middletown North- The game of the day in POD C. Middletown North is without their brilliant coach. The Ranney kids are growing up. This is not the same team North beat 2 weeks ago… I say Ranney scores 35 points and wins but 7