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Hudson County’s winter sports are heading into the tailend of their seasons, but with much more to expect.
Here’s this week’s Hudson County sports news roundup.
Jersey City Has A New Co-Ed Adult Sports League
Volo is bringing a number of sports for adults to the Jersey City Heights.
They will be hosting their leagues at St. Nicholas School, located at 118 Ferry Street.
They will soon be starting soccer every Tuesday and pickleball every Wednesday and Thursday. Pickup games that are available to play now are basketball every Tuesday and Thursday and pickleball every Wednesday.
All levels are welcome. You can sign up or find more information here. You can choose “New York Metro Area” >> Filters >> Neighborhood >> Jersey City.
Saint Peter’s Men’s Basketball Is A Conference Top-Seed
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have been marching throughout this season and are currently No. 3 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), sitting behind No. 2 Siena and No. 1 Merrimack.
The Peacocks fell to Rider 81-78 in the closing seconds of their Sunday, Feb 1 game. Redshirt senior guard Brent Bland led the team with 20 points along with redshirt sophomore forward Lucas Scroggins and redshirt sophomore guard Bryce Eaton pitching in with a double-double and 15 points, respectively.
On Friday, Jan. 30, SPU came out on top 66-58 against Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in front of the largest home crowd since Nov. 7, 2022 at home in the Run Baby Run Arena, marking the Peacocks’ eighth straight win at home.
Bland had 17 points and knocked down five three-pointers. Eaton and redshirt sophomore forward Shaedon Simpson came off the bench and helped deliver the victory. Eaton recorded 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. While Simpson had seven points and four rebounds.
Saint Peter’s ability to force turnovers was one of the factors that led them to victory. The Peacocks had a total of 21 points off turnovers while Mount St. Mary recorded just six.
Their next game will be away against Manhattan on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Interested In Playing Volleyball In Bayonne Or Hoboken? Then This Is For You!
Winter season registration is now open for Hudson Wave Volleyball, located in Bayonne and Hoboken.
Participants can register for:
- Little Volley – co-ed, kindergarten to fifth grade (Hoboken)
- Little Volley – co-ed, kindergarten to fifth grade (Bayonne)
- Wave Training – females, sixth grade to 12th grade (Hoboken)
- Wave Training – co-ed, sixth grade to 12th grade (Bayonne)
You can secure your spot today before it’s too late; click here for Wave Training or here for Little Volley.
Kearny Is Looking For Recreation Coaches
The town of Kearny is in search of a Recreation Crew coach for the spring and summer season.
If you or anyone you know is interested in the role, you can reach out to Ralph Cattafi at [email protected].
“Help coach, mentor and make a difference this season!” the Town of Kearny wrote.
Harrison High School Student Reaches 1,000 Point Milestone
Harrison High School junior guard Angel Castellano has officially reached 1,000 career points in just three seasons, according to a Facebook post by the Harrison Team on Facebook.
“With hard work, determination and heart, Angel reaches a milestone that only a few get to achieve,” Harrison Team wrote.
The Blue Tide currently sit at 4-10 for the season. They look to bounce back in the month of February as the season is in its final stretch with just five games left.
Castellano looks to add more points to his career tally as he and the Blue Tide take the court next at home Monday, Feb. 2 against Palisades Park.
