South Jersey Sports Report

Mainland senior Jake Cook had 18 points, including 13 in the second half, to help the Mustangs take down rival Ocean City.

Sophomore Marin Panico came up big for Ocean City, finishing with a team-high 18 points, including three 3-pointers, in the Red Raiders’ 51-49 win over Mainland.

Ocean City hit a late 3-pointer to knock off Atlantic City in a thrilling girls game.

Senior Taj Thweatt played one of the most dominating games in his career against the Hermits, scoring a game-high 28 points.

Cape-Atlantic League basketball teams are finishing up the first round of divisional games this week, so now is a good time to take an early look at how things are shaping up for the CAL boys and girls tournament.

EHT has been playing well enough to step into the conversation in the CAL American race as well as competing for a berth in the upcoming CAL Tournament in mid-February.

The Spartans went 15-8 in 2019 and won the CAL United Conference with a 9-1 record, and return some outstanding talent.

Luke Mazur finished with a game-high 25 points, including a pair of 3-pointers.

Watson finished with a game-high 29 points, including 14 in the first half, to help guide the Mustangs to a 49-40 victory.

Junior Katie McClintock helped Mainland set five school meters records in the Mustangs’ win over EHT.