March 12, 2025

Peters Extends His Career with Senior Day Outburst As PU Men’s Hoops Routs Penn, Makes Ivy Madness

READY FOR THE MADNESS: Princeton University men’s basketball player Blake Peters dribbles upcourt in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, senior guard Peters scored a career-high 25 points to help Princeton defeat Penn 95-71 and clinch the final spot in the upcoming Ivy Madness postseason tournament. The Tigers, now 19-10 overall and 8-6 Ivy, are seeded fourth in Ivy Madness and will face top-seeded Yale (20-7 overall, 13-1 Ivy) in a semifinal contest on March 15 in Providence, R.I. The victor will advance to the final on March 16 to play for the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

It was Senior Day for Blake Peters as the Princeton University men’s basketball team hosted Penn last Saturday afternoon and he wanted to make sure it wasn’t his last game in a Princeton uniform.

With a win over the rival Quakers clinching the final spot in the upcoming Ivy Madness postseason tournament without the need for results in other games to go their way, Peters and the Tigers were determined to take care of business. more

With Juniors Allen, Roberts Spearheading Defense, PU Women’s Lax Routs Harvard 20-6 in Ivy Opener

GAIL FORCE: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Abigail Roberts, left, goes after the ball in recent action. Last Saturday, junior defender Roberts came with up six draw controls, two ground balls, and one caused turnover to help Princeton defeat Harvard 20-6 in its Ivy League opener. The Tigers, who have won five games in a row and are now 5-1 overall, play at Rutgers (5-2) on March 12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Justin Feil

The Princeton University women’s lacrosse team thought it could have a pretty good defense this year.

Dylan Allen and Abigail Roberts were two of the main reasons. more

Mulshine Helps Key Superb Defensive Performance As PU Men’s Lax Stifles Rutgers, Wins Meistrell Cup

SHINING STAR: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Colin Mulshine, right, clamps down on a Rutgers player last Saturday night. Senior defender Mulshine helped Princeton stifle the Scarlet Knights as the Tigers prevailed 11-5 to earn the Harland (Tots) Meistrell Cup. The Tigers, now 4-1 and ranked No. 2 by Inside Lacrosse, play at No. 6 Cornell (4-1) on March 15 in the Ivy League opener for both squads. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

By Bill Alden

Colin Mulshine likes the way the defensive unit for the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team has come together over the first month of the season.

“This is the closest group I have been a part of throughout my years,” said Princeton senior star defender Mulshine. “We are just looking to keep that going and grow even stronger. We are a lot more connected. We are starting to play as a unit, we talk about that all of the time.” more

PU Men’s Hockey Falls at Brown In ECACH Playoffs But Tigers Showed Progress in Syer’s Debut at the Helm

By Bill Alden

As the Princeton University men’s hockey team played at Brown last Friday in an ECAC Hockey playoff single-elimination first round contest, the Tigers kept firing away to the final seconds literally.

Trailing eighth-seeded Brown 3-1 in the waning moments of the contest, ninth-seeded Princeton got a goal from Kevin Anderson with 4.1 seconds left in regulation to make it a 3-2 game. Time ran out on the Tigers as they couldn’t get off another shot and their season came to an end.

“The guys just never quit,” said Princeton head coach Ben Syer, whose team ended the winter with a 12-15-3 record. “I think that is a trademark of this group. You had guys step up in different ways. David Jacobs was playing on one leg this weekend. There was no quit and that is something our entire staff is extremely proud of about this particular group.” more

Battling Hard in OT Loss to Don Bosco in State Quarters, PDS Boys’ Hockey Fell Just Short of Breakthrough Win

RUSHING FORWARD: Princeton Day School boys’ hockey player Jake Harrison controls the puck in a game last season. Junior forward Harrison starred as the Panthers went 10-9-1 this winter and advanced to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public state quarterfinals. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Coming into the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public state tournament, the Princeton Day School boys’ hockey team was primed to finally make a run to the final four.

Sixth-seeded PDS got off to a good start, cruising to a 5-2 win over 11th-seeded St. Joseph (Metuchen) in a first round contest. more

PHS Senior Wrestling Star Mele Makes History, Winning First-Ever Boys’ State Title for Tigers

TOP POSITION: Princeton High star wrestler Blasé Mele, top, controls Pope John’s Donny Almeyda on the way to defeating him 7-1 in the 144-pound final last Saturday at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) State Wrestling Championships in Atlantic City. Mele is the first boys’ state champion in PHS history, and became only the fourth boy champion from Mercer County. (Photo provided by Jess Monzo)

By Justin Feil

Blasé Mele’s drive home from Atlantic City was different this year.

For the past years, it had been a return after falling short of his hopes in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) State Wrestling Championships, but it was different after the Princeton High senior captured the 144-pound weight class Saturday. more

March 5, 2025

With Dora Matching Her Program Assist Record, PU Women’s Lax Cruises to 20-4 Win Over Hofstra

SEVEN UP: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Haven Dora, left, looks to unload the ball against Hofstra last Saturday. Junior attacker Dora dished out a program-record seven assists for a second straight game as the Tigers rolled to a 20-4 win over the Pride. No. 13 Princeton, now 3-1, hosts Penn State on March 5 and Harvard on March 8 in its Ivy League opener. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Haven Dora wears No. 7 for the Princeton University women’s lacrosse team and last week that number took on an added significance for the junior attacker.

On Wednesday, Dora tallied a program single-game record seven assists to help Princeton edge Delaware 15-14. Three days later, Dora matched that feat, getting seven assists as the Tigers rolled to a 20-4 victory over Hofstra in improving to 3-1.

“I am really proud of that,” said Dora, reflecting on the record.“Every single game, I am trying to come out with a team win and if that is what it takes, I am going to keep assisting my teammate. Hopefully at some point. I can break it and get eight. I am looking forward to the rest of the season.” more

Winters Stars as PHS Girls’ Hoops Wins State Opener, Postseason Run Ends with Loss to Franklin in Quarters

DRIVING FORCE: Princeton High girls’ basketball player Anna Winters drives to the hoop last Thursday as fourth-seeded PHS defeated 13th-seeded Trenton Central 61-54 in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey Group 4 tournament. Junior guard Winters scored a game-high 25 points in the win. The Tigers went on to lose 65-34 to fifth-seeded Franklin last Monday in the quarterfinal round of the tourney to end the winter with a 19-10 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Anna Winters went scoreless in the first quarter as the Princeton High girls’ basketball team fell behind 10-7 to Trenton Central last Thursday in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey Group 4 tournament.

In the second quarter, junior guard Winters and fourth-seeded PHS got into a groove, outscoring the 13th-seeded Tornadoes 22-3 to seize control of the contest. more

PHS Boys’ Hockey Battles Hard in Postseason Losses, Future Looks Promising with Core of Young Talent

ON THE STICK: Princeton High boys’ hockey player Brendan Beatty, left, goes after the puck in recent action. Last week, senior star and captain Beatty scored two goals as 16th-seeded PHS fell 9-3 to top-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) South Public sectional tournament. The loss left the Tigers with a final record of 7-12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Knotted in a 2-2 stalemate with the West Windsor-Plainsboro hockey co-op after two periods in the Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) Tournament quarterfinal round, the Princeton High boys’ hockey team raised its game.

Outscoring West Windsor 4-0 in the third period, PHS prevailed 6-2 in the February 5 contest to book a spot in the CVC semis. more

With Senior Captain Bruno Sparking Defense, PDS Girls’ Hockey Rolls Into State Semifinals

RARE AIR: Princeton Day School girls’ hockey player Aerin Bruno surveys the action in a game earlier this season. Last Friday, senior defender and team captain Bruno helped spark a superb defensive effort as top-seeded PDS defeated eight-seeded Summit 5-0 in the quarterfinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Girls’ Ice Hockey State Tournament. The Panthers, now 12-2-1, will face fourth-seeded Morristown-Beard in the state semis on March 5 at the Codey Arena in West Orange with the victor to advance to the state final on March 10 at the Prudential Center in Newark. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Aerin Bruno’s right shoulder was heavily taped but she smiled through the pain after helping the Princeton Day School girls’ hockey team defeat Summit 5-0 last Friday in the quarterfinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Girls’ Ice Hockey State Tournament.

With PDS having been seeded No. 1 in the tourney and getting a first-round bye, Bruno and her teammates were chomping at the bit to finally get going in the competition. more

Stuart Hoops Pulls Upset in Non-Public Tourney Debut, Loss to Wildwood Catholic in Quarters Can’t Dim Progress

STATE OF PLAY: Stuart Country Day School basketball player Lia States, center, heads to the basket in recent action. Last Friday, freshman guard States scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help 11th-seeded Stuart upset sixth-seeded Calvary Christian 50-33 in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) South Jersey Non-Public B tournament. On Monday, Stuart fell 78-43 to third-seeded Wildwood Catholic in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. The Tartans ended the winter with a 6-15 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

As the Stuart Country Day School basketball team geared up to make its debut in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public tournament, Tony Bowman was encouraged by the way his squad was coming together down the stretch.

Playing at Kent Place in its regular season finale on February 25, Stuart rolled to a 54-30 win.

“I think that is the best they have played all year,” said Stuart head coach Bowman. “They listened very well, that was probably our best defensive game.” more

Array of Rock Climbing, Yoga, and Gym Options Are All Featured at the Gravity Vault Princeton

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CLIMBING HIGH: “We believe that new heights can always be reached not only on our walls, but in all parts of life. The best way to achieve these heights is to be together.” This mission statement of The Gravity Vault Princeton emphasizes its focus on meeting challenges vigorously, with skill and dedication, thus accomplishing a rewarding and meaningful result. Shown is the indoor rope climbing wall at the company’s Plainsboro Plaza location.

By Jean Stratton

“It’s a chance to flirt with adventure; an opportunity to break from the ordinary; a really meaningful alternative to a tired fitness format.”

Sound intriguing?

Not to keep you in suspense: it is rock climbing!

Michael Morand, co-owner of The Gravity Vault Princeton, is an enthusiastic advocate of this challenging and exciting activity, and wants to share its benefits and advantages with everyone.

Just opened last December in the Plainsboro Plaza at 10 Schalks Crossing Road in Plainsboro, the 17,500-square-foot facility offers a complete range of indoor climbing opportunities, as well as yoga classes and a fully-equipped gym. more

February 26, 2025

Freshman Alexander Thrives in ECACH Playoff Debut, Sparking PU Women’s Hockey to 3-2 Victory over RPI

MAC ATTACK: Princeton University women’s hockey player Mackenzie Alexander fires a shot in a game earlier this season. Last Friday, freshman forward Alexander tallied one goal and two assists to help seventh-seeded Princeton defeat 10th-seeded RPI 3-2 in an ECAC Hockey playoff single-elimination opening round contest. The Tigers, who improved to 18-10-2 overall, will now play at second-seeded Colgate in a best-of-three quarterfinal series starting in February 28. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

By Bill Alden

It was the first ECAC Hockey playoff game for Mackenzie Alexander and she thrived in the pressure-packed atmosphere as the Princeton University women’s hockey team hosted RPI last Friday at Hobey Baker Rink in a single-elimination opening round contest.

“It was really fun, it was always high energy,” said Princeton freshman forward Alexander. “You could never take your foot off the gas, it was really exciting and really fun.”

Looking to bounce back from a 4-3 loss to RPI a week earlier in the regular season finale, the seventh-seeded Tigers brought an aggressive approach into the playoff clash against the 10th-seeded Engineers. more

Battling Hard in Ivy Showdown Against Columbia, PU Women’s Hoops Falters Down the Stretch in 64-60 Loss

TALL ORDER: Princeton University women’s basketball player Fadima Tall looks to pass the ball in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, sophomore guard/forward Tall scored a team-high 17 points as Princeton fell 64-60 to visiting Columbia in an Ivy League first place showdown. The Tigers, now 18-6 overall and 9-2 Ivy League, play at Harvard on February 28 and at Dartmouth on March 1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Princeton University women’s basketball player Fadima Tall drew inspiration from some of the program’s former standouts as the Tigers hosted Columbia last Saturday evening in an Ivy League first place showdown.

“I think just having the people here who made this team was very encouraging,” said sophomore guard/forward Tall, referring to former players who were on hand as the University held its annual Alumni Day celebration. “They were at our shootaround and gave us words of encouragement. Then you have Ellie Mitchell and Julia Cunningham talking to me on the sidelines as I am in-bounding the ball. It is always nice to have.” more

Unable to Come Up With Another Dramatic Rally Princeton Men’s Hoops Loses 76-61 to Dartmouth

JACKING IT UP: Princeton University men’s basketball player Jackson Hicke lofts a jumper in a game earlier this season. Last Saturday, sophomore guard Hicke scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds in a losing cause as Princeton fell 76-61 to Dartmouth. The Tigers, now 17-9 overall and 6-5 Ivy League, play at Cornell on February 28 and at Columbia on March 1. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

By Bill Alden

Earlier this winter, the Princeton University men’s basketball team displayed a propensity for overcoming double-digit deficits to earn dramatic victories.

In games against Iona, Akron, and Columbia, the Tigers trailed by 16 points, 15 points, and 20 points, respectively, before roaring back for improbable wins. more

Mackesy Helps PU Men’s Lax Start Fast Against Maryland But Tigers Can’t Overcome Nemesis Terps as they Fall 13-9

SEEING RED: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Coulter Mackesy, right, looks to elude a Maryland defender last Saturday. Senior attacker Mackesy tallied three goals and an assist in the game but it wasn’t enough as then-No. 5 Princeton fell 13-9 to the second-ranked Maryland. The Tigers, now 1-1 and ranked eighth, play at No. 7 Duke (4-0) on February 28 and at No. 4 North Carolina (3-0) on March 2. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

In its five games against powerhouse Maryland in the previous three seasons, the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team has gone 0-5, never leading at any point in those contests and getting outscored by a combined 19-6 in the first quarter.

As fifth-ranked Princeton hosted No. 2 Maryland last Saturday at Class of 1952 Stadium, the Tigers were determined to flip the script in the high noon showdown with the Terps. more

Relishing His Final Games at Hobey Baker Rink, Senior de la Durantaye Enjoys Productive Weekend

SENIOR MOMENT: Princeton University men’s hockey player Noah de la Durantaye celebrates after scoring a goal against Brown last Friday night. Despite senior defenseman and team captain de la Durantaye’s heroics, Princeton fell 3-2 in overtime to the Bears. On Saturday as the program hosted Yale and held its annual Senior Night celebration in its last regular season game at Hobey Baker Rink, de la Durantaye scored on his last shot in the building, converting in a shootout to help the Tigers secure an extra point after tying Yale 2-2 through regulation and overtime. The Tigers, now 10-14-3 overall and 5-12-3 ECAC Hockey, play at St. Lawrence on February 28 and at Clarkson on March 1 to wrap up regular season action. (Photo by Shelley Szwast/Princeton Athletics)

By Bill Alden

While it has been a rocky ride at times for Noah de la Durantaye and his fellow seniors on the Princeton University men’s hockey team, there was a sense of appreciation for the experience as they played in their final games at Hobey Baker Rink last weekend.

“It is emotional for sure, I got a little sentimental thinking about it this week,” said senior defenseman and team captain de la Durantaye whose class brought a 41-69-8 career record into the weekend and endured a head coaching change along the way.  more

Forest Rose Makes History for PHS Wrestling, Becoming 1st Tiger Freshman to Win District Title

FOREST FIRE: Princeton High wrestler Forest Rose poses for a preseason photo. Last Saturday, freshman standout Rose placed first at 106 pounds at the District 18 boys’ wrestling championships. Rose is believed to be the first PHS freshman to win a district title. (Photo provided courtesy of Forest Rose)

By Justin Feil

Forest Rose put his name in the record books when he won the 106-pound division at the District 18 boys’ wrestling championships at Monroe High last Saturday.

Rose is believed to be the first freshman from Princeton High to win a district title.

“It was pretty exciting,” Rose said. “It was cool to do it because I was the first district champ in like five years and I could be double champ with my brother, both me and my brother are champs. It really makes me feel that I’m going to do good in my career.” more

With Ewanchyna Providing Leadership, Production, PDS Boys’ Hockey Primed to Make Non-Public Run

WHY NOT: Princeton Day School boys’ hockey player Wyatt Ewanchyna controls the puck in a game last season. Last Thursday, senior star forward and team captain Ewanchyna scored two goals to help PDS defeat Gloucester Catholic 4-2. The Panthers, now 9-8-1, are starting play in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public State tournament this week where they are seeded sixth and slated to host 11th-seeded St. Joe’s (Metuchen) in a first round contest on February 25. The victor will play at third-seeded Don Bosco in a quarterfinal contest on February 27. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

As the captain of the Princeton Day School boys’ hockey team Wyatt Ewanchyna looks to set a good example for his teammates on a daily basis.

“I have tried to be a leader on the team, but I have never had a letter on my jersey before,” said senior forward Ewanchyna. “It gives me a sense that I have to prove something every day. I have to lead the freshmen.” more

Sophomore Guard Jennings Stepping Up As PDS Boys’ Hoops Tunes Up for States

ON THE BALL: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player Gary Jennings, left, goes after the ball in recent action. Last Saturday, sophomore guard Jennings scored 25 points to help PDS edge Delran 58-57 in overtime. The Panthers, now 11-10, will be starting action in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) South Jersey Non-Public B tournament where they are seeded 11th and will be playing at sixth-seeded Wildwood Catholic in a first round contest on February 28. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

As the Princeton Day School boys’ basketball team hosted North Brunswick last Wednesday, Gary Jennings knew he had to step up.

“Our team is battling sickness and injuries,” said PDS sophomore guard Jennings. “We were really down today so we had to come out play hard, play aggressive, and try to play to our best abilities.”

The Panthers played hard in the second quarter against North Brunswick, outscoring the Raiders 18-13 to build a 34-28 halftime lead. more

February 19, 2025

Producing Historic Debut for PU Men’s Lacrosse, Croddick Makes 21 Saves as Tigers Edge Penn State

STANDING TALL: Princeton University men’s lacrosse goalie Ryan Croddick guards the crease last Saturday against Penn State as the Tigers opened their 2025 campaign. Junior Croddick, a former Hun School standout, made 21 saves in his first college start to help No. 5 Princeton edge the No. 10 Nittany Lions 11-10 in overtime. Croddick’s 21 saves set a program record for a first-time starter. The Tigers will be hosting No. 2 Maryland (3-0) on February 22. (Photo by Ben Amtsberg, provided courtesy of PU Athletics)

By Justin Feil

Ryan Croddick’s record-setting performance in the season opener last Saturday answered one of the biggest questions facing the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team.

The junior goalie made 21 saves in his first collegiate start last Saturday to help the No. 5 Tigers win their clash at No. 10 Penn State, 11-10, in overtime.

“It feels great,” said Croddick, whose 21-save effort set a program record for a first-time starter. “I think I lost a couple of years off my life during that game, but it was great. It was a big test early to start with a Big 10 opponent, which we haven’t done in a long time, but it was a great test to start the season and we came out with a win, so it was even better.” more

Osgood Produces Career Game on her Senior Night As Princeton Women’s Hoops Defeats Yale 71-42

GOOD DAY: Princeton University women’s basketball player Amelia Osgood defends a foe in action last season. Last Saturday, guard Osgood came up big on her Senior Night, scoring a game-high and career-high 13 points to help Princeton defeat Yale 71-42. The Tigers, now 18-5 overall, 9-1 Ivy League, host Columbia (18-5 overall, 9-1 Ivy) in a first-place showdown on February 22. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Amelia Osgood couldn’t stop smiling last Saturday as she reflected on her Senior Night for the Princeton University women’s basketball team.

After Osgood and her four classmates, Parker Hill, Paige Morton, Katie Thiers, and Adaora Nwokeji, were honored in a pregame ceremony, the quintet started the game against Yale and promptly reeled off a 12-0 run. The Tigers never looked back as they cruised to a 71-42 win over the Bulldogs before a crowd of 1,254 on hand at Jadwin Gym, improving to 18-5 overall, 9-1 Ivy League. more

Sparked by Goalie Olnowich, Wunder’s Clutch Scoring, PU Women’s Hockey Edges Union as it Girds for Playoffs

STICKING WITH IT: Princeton University women’s hockey goalie Jen Olnowich sticks aside a shot in recent action. Last Friday, senior Olnowich made 22 saves to help Princeton defeat Union 2-1 in overtime. The Tigers, who lost 4-3 to RPI on Saturday in moving to 17-10-2 overall and 11-9-2 ECAC Hockey, are next in action when they compete in the ECACH Women’s Hockey Championship. Princeton is seeded seventh and will host 10th-seeded RPI in a single-elimination opening round contest on February 21. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

By Bill Alden

Princeton University women’s hockey goalie Jen Olnowich was wearing a white sweater adorned with red hearts to celebrate Valentine’s Day as she came to Hobey Baker Rink last Friday evening.

Olnowich’s attire was also appropriate as she and her fellow seniors were being shown affection over the weekend as the Tigers played their final regular season home games of the 2024-25 campaign. more

With Junior Sharkey Taking a Leading Role, PHS Girls’ Hoops Makes Run to CVC Semis

SHARK ATTACK: Princeton High girls’ basketball player Katie Sharkey passes the ball last Wednesday as PHS hosted Notre Dame in the Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) Tournament semifinals. Junior Sharkey scored a team-high 16 points in the game but it wasn’t enough as second-seeded PHS fell 49-45 to third-seeded and eventual champion Notre Dame. The Tigers, now 16-7, play at South Brunswick on February 19, host Steinert on February 21, and play at Bordentown on February 24 before starting action in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) state tournament. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

By Bill Alden

Katie Sharkey has shouldered more responsibility this winter in her junior season for the Princeton High girls’ basketball team.

“I have gotten used to getting my hands on the ball, I am more confident with that which has been fun,” said Sharkey. “Also being a captain I have had more of a leadership role, that obviously helps with confidence too.” more

Senior Forward Thomas Plays Hard to the End, Helping Hun Girls’ Hoops Make MAPL Final

NO DOUBTING THOMAS: Hun School girls’ basketball CeeJay Thomas drives to the hoop last Saturday as Hun faced Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Tournament semifinals. Senior forward Thomas scored five points and grabbed nine rebounds to helped second-seeded Hun edge third-seeded Mercersburg 49-47 in the contest. A day later, the Raiders fell 85-38 to top-seeded Blair Academy in the MAPL final to end the winter with a 23-6 record. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

By Bill Alden

The emotions swirled for CeeJay Thomas as the Hun School girls’ basketball team hosted Peddle last Thursday in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Tournament quarterfinals.

“It was a little bittersweet knowing this was my last time with this team on this court,” said senior forward Thomas. “I wanted to give it my all.”

Asserting herself in the paint, senior forward Thomas gave Hun a lift, scoring four points as Hun reeled off a 19-0 run to begin the game. more