Kristen Reilly scored a team-high 11 points to guide Immaculata to a 43-36 victory over North Hunterdon in Annandale.
Immaculata trailed 12-7 after the first quarter, but outscored North Hunterdon 36-24 over the final three quarters to pull out the victory. Anna Oliveri had 10 points for Immaculata and Abby Gilbert added nine for the Spartans.
Kristina Harrel had a …
Source: Lion Athletic News Immaculata (43) at North Hunterdon (36) – Girls Basketball Immaculata (43) at North Hunterdon (36) – Girls Basketball

Rankings reflect games played through Sunday, Jan. 10.
SKYLAND CONFERENCE 1-Gill St. Bernard’s (8-1)2-Ridge (4-2)3-Hunterdon Central (7-0)4-Somerville (7-0)5-Franklin (4-3)6-Montgomery (5-2)7-Rutgers Prep (5-4)8-North Hunterdon (4-3)8-Bound Brook (6-1)10-Watchung Hills (4-4)
Jeremy Schneider may be reached at jschneider@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @J_Schneider. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
Source: Lion Athletic News Skyland Conference boys basketball rankings, Jan. 12 Skyland Conference boys basketball rankings, Jan. 12

One high school fencing coach equates the prestigious Cetrulo Tournament as the NIT Pre-Season Tournament, referring to NCAA men’s basketball where all the best teams gather to find out where they …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys and girls fencing teams looking for experience at Santelli and Cetrulo Tournaments this weekend Hunterdon County boys and girls fencing teams looking for experience at Santelli and Cetrulo Tournaments this weekend

Who will shine at the Skyland Conference Championships?
Source: Lion Athletic News VOTE: Which girls swimmer will have the biggest impact at the Skyland Conference Championships? VOTE: Which girls swimmer will have the biggest impact at the Skyland Conference Championships?

Source: Lion Athletic News: North takes 7th place and Ciavarro wins 160 Championship Kittatinny dethrones injury-plagued Phillipsburg for first HWS title

Click HERE to review the complete results on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review the article on Derek Ciavarro in LehighValleyLive.com.

Colin DelSantro recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to lead North Hunterdon to a 59-55 victory over Bound Brook in the Coaches versus Cancer Shoot-out in Montgomery. Bound Brook led, 44…
Source: Lion Athletic News PHOTOS: North Hunterdon boys basketball edges Bound Brook at Coaches vs. Cancer Shoot-out PHOTOS: North Hunterdon boys basketball edges Bound Brook at Coaches vs. Cancer Shoot-out

LaNiya Miller had a team-high 19 points to go along with nine rebounds to lead Piscataway over North Hunterdon, 61-49, in Piscataway.
Piscataway had a 19-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. North Hunterdon cut the lead to single digits at the half, 27-18. Piscataway had a 34-31 second-half advantage for the 12-point victory.
Alliera McCoy added 10 …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (49) at Piscataway (61) – Girls Basketball North Hunterdon (49) at Piscataway (61) – Girls Basketball

Saturday’s results and links for boys basketball
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys basketball: Results and links for Saturday, Jan. 9 Boys basketball: Results and links for Saturday, Jan. 9

Julia Cunningham had 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks for Watchung Hills in its 47-42 victory over North Hunterdon in Warren.
Maddy Kirchofer added nine points, five rebounds and three blocks for Watchung Hills, which led 24-19 at halftime.
Kristina Harrel scored 13 points for North Hunterdon and Carly Monks had 12 points.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (42) at Watchung Hills (47) – Girls Basketball North Hunterdon (42) at Watchung Hills (47) – Girls Basketball

North Hunterdon wrestlers broke their five-match losing streak in fine fashion, beating rival Voorhees, 43-21, in a Skyland Conference-Raritan Division dual meet on Thursday in Glen Gardner. The Li…
Source: Lion Athletic News (PHOTOS) North Hunterdon wrestling bounces back to defeat Voorhees (PHOTOS) North Hunterdon wrestling bounces back to defeat Voorhees

John Walton scored 22 points to lead North Hunterdon to a 57-55 victory over Watchung Hills in Annandale.
North Hunterdon led 44-38 going into the fourth quarter then maintained the lead as Watchung Hills outscored them 17-13. Daniel Hett scored 14 points for North Hunterdon and Connor Lane had 11 points. Lucas Hackett scored 19 points and Justin LaCapra added …
Source: Lion Athletic News Watchung Hills (55) at North Hunterdon (57) – Boys Basketball Watchung Hills (55) at North Hunterdon (57) – Boys Basketball

Important clicks for N.J. wrestling fans
Source: Lion Athletic News Wrestling: What you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 7 Wrestling: What you need to know for Thursday, Jan. 7

Congratulations to the girls fencing team for defeating Hunterdon Central 20 – 7.  Undefeated performances by sabers: Alex Anderson, Sam Magda, and Rebecca Xu (pronounced “shoe”), foil: Rebecca Errickson, and epees: Rachel Thatcher, and Stephanie Sharp.

Congratulations to the boys fencing team for defeating Hunterdon Central 15 – 12.  Undefeated performance by Evan Greenfield.

Kristina Benton had a team-high 13 points to lead Hunterdon Central to a 54-44 victory over North Hunterdon in Annandale.
Christina Mitrow had 12 points for Hunterdon Central and Michelle Lalor and Lauren Armellino each had eight points for the Red Devils.
Kristina Harrell had a game-high 15 points for North Hunterdon and Claudia Maira added 10 for the Lions.
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon Central (54) at North Hunterdon (44) – Girls Basketball Hunterdon Central (54) at North Hunterdon (44) – Girls Basketball

Group 4 wrestling rankings for Jan. 5
Source: Lion Athletic News Group 4 wrestling rankings for Jan. 5 Group 4 wrestling rankings for Jan. 5

FLEMINGTON — Hunterdon County wrestling teams will look for a repeat of last season’s success when they compete at the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament on Saturday at 9 a.m. at Hunterdon Central.
Three Hunterdon teams finished in the top 10 last year and repeating that feat will be a tough challenge while competing against state powers such as Phillipsburg …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon wrestling teams seek another strong showing at Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament Hunterdon wrestling teams seek another strong showing at Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

First NJ.com wrestling Top 20 of 2016 released Tuesday
Source: Lion Athletic News Will Raritan, North Hunterdon make first regular-season NJ.com Top 20 on Tues.? Will Raritan, North Hunterdon make first regular-season NJ.com Top 20 on Tues.?

In the words of coach Tim Flynn, the start of the season has been simply a roller coaster for the North Hunterdon wrestling team.North’s season began with a surprising second-place finish behind Long Branch in the deep season-opening Neptune Tournament, with Andrew Gapas (126 pounds), Brian Smolinski (152) and Carmine Ricciardi (195) capturing titles. That performance was followed by …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon wrestling rides roller coaster early in season North Hunterdon wrestling rides roller coaster early in season

Colin DelSantro scored 14 points along with seven rebounds as North Hunterdon defeated Saucon Valley (Pa.), 72-52, in the consolation round of the Whitehall Tournament, in Whitehall, Pa.
John Walton, Daniel Hett, Andrew Berger and Michael DelSantro each scored nine points for North Hunterdon. Connor Lane finished with eight points and eight rebounds.​

Dan Hett was named to the all ​Whitehall Holiday Tournament team.​

North Hunterdon took a 40-24 lead into …
Source: Lion Athletic News Saucon Valley (PA) (52) at North Hunterdon (72), In-Season Tournaments – Boys Basketball Saucon Valley (PA) (52) at North Hunterdon (72), In-Season Tournaments – Boys Basketball

Kerri Tellian led all scorers with 13 points, making four free throws, as Ridgefield Park defeated North Hunterdon, 39-36, in the consolation round of the Soaring Eagle Festival in Union City.
Dorian Capurso scored 12 points, making four free throws, and Samantha Rinaldi had eight points for Ridgefield Park, which outscored its opponent, 16-10, in the first half. Nicole Cancel …
Source: Lion Athletic News Ridgefield Park (39) at North Hunterdon (36), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball Ridgefield Park (39) at North Hunterdon (36), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball

Click HERE to review the Girls Game Report against Voorhees on NJ.com. 

Click HERE to review the Boys Game Report against Voorhees on NJ.com.

Daniel Hett scored 20 points for North Hunterdon, which fell 77-64 to Whitehall (PA), in the first round of the Whitehall Tournament in Whitehill, Penn.
John Walton had 15 points and Colin DelSantro added 12 points for North Hunterdon, which will play in the consolation game on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (64) at Whitehall (PA) (77) – Boys Basketball North Hunterdon (64) at Whitehall (PA) (77) – Boys Basketball

Karlie Brogan led all scorers with 24 points, making four 3-pointers, and had seven rebounds and five assists as Ramapo defeated North Hunterdon, 41-20, in the semifinal round of the Soaring Eagle Festival in Union City.
Emily Calabrese had six points, 12 rebounds and four assists while Reilly White had four points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for Ramapo, which …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (20) at Ramapo (41), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball North Hunterdon (20) at Ramapo (41), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball

Click HERE to review the article in the Courier News.

Click HERE to review the article in the LehighValleyLive.com.

John Haley | For NJ Advance MediaBefore the 2015-16 season began, North Hunterdon boys basketball coach Kyle Rehrig claimed to have as many as five to six players who could wind up as the high scor…
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon boys basketball showing balance in the early going North Hunterdon boys basketball showing balance in the early going

Kristina Harrel scored 27 points to lead North Hunterdon to a 52-41 victory over North Bergen in the first round of the Soaring Eagle Festival in Union City.
Carly Monks added eight points for North Hunterdon, which outscored North Bergen 33-18 in the first half.
Kayori Hanna scored 10 points to lead North Bergen.
North Hunterdon advances to the semifinals .
Source: Lion Athletic News North Bergen (41) at North Hunterdon (52), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball North Bergen (39) at North Hunterdon (52), In-Season Tournaments – Girls Basketball

North Hunterdon 49, Bound Brook 19

126: Andrew Gapas (NOHU) over Joe Casey (BBH) (MD 17-7) 132: Tucker Kirchberger (NOHU) over Carlos Acevedo (BBH) (Fall 0:28) 138: Cole Marra (NOHU) over Carlos Ugalde (BBH) (Dec 5-3) 145: Tyler McIntosh (BBH) over Nick Luberto (NOHU) (MD 12-1) 152: Mekhi Lewis (BBH) over Ian Kirk (NOHU) (Fall 0:31) 160: Stephan Glasgow (BBH) over Matthew Gregory (NOHU) (Fall 1:15) 170: George Walton (BBH) over Brian Smolinsky (NOHU) (Dec 7-6) 182: Derek Ciavarro (NOHU) over Travis Hays (BBH) (Dec 8-4) 195: Wyatt Vrancken (NOHU) over (BBH) (For.) 220: Carmine Ricciardi (NOHU) over Michael Borja (BBH) (Dec 6-2) 285: Charles Tordik (NOHU) over Jervey Sistrunk (BBH) (Fall 0:43) 106: Connor Robinson (NOHU) over (BBH) (For.) 113: Robert Spies (NOHU) over Jose Gonzalez (BBH) (Fall 5:25) 120: William Hughes (NOHU) over (BBH) (For.)

Click HERE to review the article in NJ.com.

North Hunterdon records three pins on way to 49-19 win over Bound Brook
Source: Lion Athletic News PHOTOS: North Hunterdon wrestling upsets No. 5 Bound Brook in season opener PHOTOS: North Hunterdon wrestling upsets No. 5 Bound Brook in season opener

John Walton scored 15 points, making three 3-pointers, and Chris Tywanick had 14 points as North Hunterdon defeated Voorhees, 63-44, in Glen Gardner.
Michael DelSantro scored nine points, draining three 3-pointers, and Andrew Berger had eight points for North Hunterdon, which outscored its opponent, 40-16, in the first half. Daniel Hett scored seven points and Connor Lane scored six.
Kyle …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (63) at Voorhees (44) – Boys Basketball North Hunterdon (63) at Voorhees (44) – Boys Basketball

With the first month of the season nearing its end, North Hunterdon has been the top boys swimming program in the county.
North Hunterdon, which has an early 2-1 record with wins over Franklin and Voorhees and a loss to Watchung Hills, will look to make a push at the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Championships on Jan. 23.
Sean Brennan and …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys swimming update for Dec. 21 Hunterdon County boys swimming update for Dec. 21

Congratulations to the North Wrestling team for placing second at the Neptune Classic. *Andrew Gapas, *Brian Smolinsky, Derek Ciavarro, Tyler Gapas and *Carmine Ricciardi paved the way for the Lions.   *Neptune Weight Champions

Click HERE to review all the results for North.

Click HERE to review the article in the Courier News.

Brandon Gould | For NJ Advance Media SOMERSET — After hitting a shot in the first quarter that gave it a short-lived, even playing field Friday, North Hunterdon experienced firsthand the attribute…
Source: Lion Athletic News No. 2 Rutgers Prep girls basketball earns 69-24 win in season opener against North Hunterdon No. 2 Rutgers Prep girls basketball earns 69-24 win in season opener against North Hunterdon

Jake Needleman scored 17 points to help lift Rutgers Prep, No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 57-50 victory over North Hunterdon in Annandale.
Rutgers Prep outscored North Hunterdon 13-9 in the second quarter to take a 27-19 lead at halftime. Daniel Schantz contributed 11 points, while Jason Oweh added 10 points for Rutgers Prep. Daniel Hett …
Source: Lion Athletic News Rutgers Prep (57) at North Hunterdon (50) – Boys Basketball Rutgers Prep (57) at North Hunterdon (50) – Boys Basketball

WRESTLERS TO WATCH IN 2015-16
Kyle DiNapoli, Voorhees, Sr.
Was eighth in the state tournament at 120 pounds after finishing third in Region 5. He won his second District 17 title. DiNapoli was 36-7 last season and will open the season with 96 career wins.
Hunter Graf, Hunterdon Central, So.
Qualified for the state tournament with a runner-up finish at …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County wrestlers to watch, 2015-16 Hunterdon County wrestlers to watch, 2015-16

Hunterdon County’s wrestling teams achieved something last season never done before.
Delaware Valley, Hunterdon Central, North Hunterdon and Voorhees all won sectional titles in the same season, with Hunterdon Central reaching the NJSIAA Group 5 final.
The four rivals expect similar performances this season, with hopefully more individual milestones along with the team success.
The 2015-16 season begins this weekend …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County wrestling teams at a glance, 2015-16 Hunterdon County wrestling teams at a glance, 2015-16

Pope John faces off against Chaminade-Madonna in Friday’s game of the day.
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys Basketball: Game of the day and others to watch on opening day Boys Basketball: Game of the day and others to watch on opening day

NJ.com will have live updates from North Hunterdon at Rutgers Prep on Friday.
Source: Lion Athletic News Girls Basketball: Live updates from North Hunterdon at Rutgers Prep, Friday, 5:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Live updates from North Hunterdon at Rutgers Prep, Friday, 5:30 p.m.

Defending champion Phillipsburg is the favorite in Group 4 wrestling
Source: Lion Athletic News Wrestling preview, 2015-2016: A preseason look at Group 4 Wrestling preview, 2015-2016: A preseason look at Group 4

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEWS, 2015-16
• Five Hunterdon County players to keep an eye on this seasonDELAWARE VALLEYCoach Michael Haughey asked a young group of contribute immediately last winter, and the girls didn’t blink. It says a lot for Veronica Christ, Savanna Granger and Kaitlyn Doran that they were thrown into the fire as sophomores and were able to help …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County girls basketball preview, 2015-16 Hunterdon County girls basketball preview, 2015-16

FIVE HUNTERDON COUNTY PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2015-16
• Preview of each girls hoop team in Hunterdon CountyAllie Best, Voorhees, Jr., 5-8Averaged 10.5 points and recorded a school-record 96 assists last season. Fourth in the county in 3-pointers (34) and seventh in scoring (10.5 ppg.), averaged 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals, second on team in blocks …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County girls basketball Players to Watch in 2015-16 Hunterdon County girls basketball Players to Watch in 2015-16

WRESTLING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR 2015-2016 SEASONROBBINSVILLE — There were several noteworthy changes to the NJSIAA wrestling classifications for the 2015-2016 season. • Defending Group 5 ch…
Source: Lion Athletic News NJSIAA wrestling classifications, changes for 2015-2016 season NJSIAA wrestling classifications, changes for 2015-2016 season

We are calling upon the fans this week to vote for the best swimmers from around the state that are back in 2015-16.
This poll takes a look at the top swimmers who are returning in the 100-yard breaststroke. The list of candidates is made up from last year’s Meet of Champions as well as county and conference tournaments …
Source: Lion Athletic News VOTE: Who is the best returning 100 breaststroke girls swimmer in 2015-16? VOTE: Who is the best returning 100 breaststroke girls swimmer in 2015-16?

We are calling upon the fans this week to vote for the best swimmers from around the state that are back in 2015-16.
This poll takes a look at the top swimmers who are returning in the 100-yard backstroke. The list of candidates is made up from last year’s Meet of Champions as well as county and conference tournaments …
Source: Lion Athletic News VOTE: Who is the best returning 100 backstroke girls swimmer in 2015-16? VOTE: Who is the best returning 100 backstroke girls swimmer in 2015-16?

DELAWARE VALLEY
Coach: Anthony Culcasi, third season
Last season: 8-16 (lost in first round of H/W/S, did not qualify for states)
First game: Friday, at home vs. Belvidere
Outlook: The Terriers graduated four starters, including leading scorer Jack Christ and leading rebounder David Giordano, who combined to average over 27 points per game.The team does return three …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys basketball preview for 2015-16 season: Team capsules Hunterdon County boys basketball preview for 2015-16 season: Team capsules

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Whatever the Cranford offense needed to keep the chains moving, quarterback Jack Schetelich provided.
The senior capped off his career with a remarkable 2015 campaign, compiling staggering numbers on the ground and through the air to pace Cranford to a 12-0 finish and a North 2, Group 3 state title.
Schetelich finished the season with 2020 …
Source: Lion Athletic News Mid-State 38 Football Player of the Year and other postseason honors, 2015 Mid-State 38 Football Player of the Year and other postseason honors, 2015

DELAWARE VALLEYDelaware Valley does not have an indoor track team but may send a few individuals into competition. Senior hurdler Kevin Moran was .18 seconds away from qualifying for the outdoor group meet in the 400-meter intermediates (59.01). Senior Jesse Wolfson could be a threat in the sprints after going 11.89 in the 100 and 23.83 in …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys indoor track teams at a glance, 2015-16 Hunterdon County boys indoor track teams at a glance, 2015-16

DELAWARE VALLEYThe Terriers do not have an indoor team, but distance star Hannah Bonaguidi has said she will compete this winter. The senior did not compete indoors last year, but in the spring she qualified for the M of C in the 1,600 and 3,200. She owns personal bests of 2:19.06 in the 800, 5:01 …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County girls indoor track teams at a glance, 2015-16 Hunterdon County girls indoor track teams at a glance, 2015-16

The girls fencing team will host a bake sale this afternoon in the mall.  Stop by for some delicious treats to help support the team!

The North Hunterdon Boys Fencing Team will be holding a bake sale after school this Wednesday, December 16^th.  Grab a snack before you head home or to sports practice.  They’ll be in the mall from 2:25 to 3:10.  All items are a $1.00.

Our Thoughts and prayers go out to Tim.

Click HERE to review the article in LehighValleyLive.com.

A Stanford University study showed you can improve Academic and Athletic performance on an average of 9% by increasing SLEEP – 8-10 hours of sleep is optimal.

Students cell phone is one of the top reasons for lack of sleep:

• Keeping the phone on after 9pm disrupts their consistency of sleep.
• The blue light in cell phones suppresses melatonin for sleep and disrupts a student’s circadian rhythm.

Dr. Jarrod Spencer – Mind of the Athlete© – Lions Athletic Leadership Academy