Boys Basketball Roundup for Friday, Dec. 30

Lauren Knego
Bridgewater Courier News

Franklin 53, J.F. Kennedy 52: Joshua Gestosani led Franklin (2-4) with 14 points at the LeGrand/Haley Holiday Jubliee. DeWarren Watkins finished with eight points. For J.F. Kennedy (1-5), Bendji Pierre scored 19 points. Peter Obertan added 12 points. 

Tottenville (NY) 64, Edison 57 (OT): Justin Turner finished with 19 points and two steals for Edison (1-5) at the Huskies Holiday Classic at Matawan. Jaymin Vakharia added 15 points and three assists. Joe Cudakiewicz chipped in 11 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals. 

St. Joseph (Met.) 48, Seton Hall Prep 45: Michael Granda finished with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals, and blocked a 3-point attempt by Seton Hall Prep as time expired to lead St. Joseph (6-0) to the Neptune Holiday Jubilee title. Letrell West, who was named Tournament  MVP, contributed 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Richard Greaves added 10 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Malachi Walker chipped in 11 rebounds, four points, two assists, four blocks and two steals. 

Westfield 55, Elizabeth 32: Adam McDaniels scored  a game-high 21 points to pace Westfield (3-2) at the Len Sepanek Tournament. Matt LaCorte added 19 points. 

Carteret 43, Manalapan 39: Kahir Raymond let Carteret (6-1) with 13 points at the Huskies Holiday Classic at Matawan. Isaiah Daniels-Porter and Jemar Jordan each scored 12 points. 

Mater Dei 55, Sayreville 40: Ryan O'Leary led Sayreville (5-2) with 12 points at the Buc Classic at Red Bank Regional. 

Metuchen 51, Academy for Urban Leadership 35: Thomas Christine led Metuchen (4-1) with 10 points. Sohan Ullal and Danny Flaherty each added eight points.