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By Dennis Wilson Orozco became the 11th boy in Bergen County history to reach the 2,000 point milestone when he bombed a three-pointer through the rim early in the second quarter when the Tigers’ routed Cliffside Park 55-22 to claim their 20th “W” of the season.

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Hawthorne Christian head basketball coach Kevin Standford addresses him team during the semis versus DePaul.

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By Edward Kensik HAWTHORNE — Kevin Standford had just finished a one-year stint with the Washington Generals, yes those Washington Generals of Harlem Globetrotters fame.

Standford had gone through a rigorous one-year stint with the Generals and was looking to play basketball overseas in Denmark or Sweden.

But at the same time a teaching position and a coaching position opened up at Hawthorne Christian, his alma mater where he played basketball before playing at Eastern University, outside Philadelphia.

“I was going to play overseas but a teaching and coaching position opened up for me at Hawthorne Christian,” said Standford. “I guess the Lord wanted me to come here so I jumped at it.”

That was the start of the new century and for Standford it’s been an up and down 11 seasons especially when you are talking about a school that has an enrollment of 103 students, boys and girls.

But there Standford and the Defenders were in the Passaic County semi-finals on Feb. 18 at Kennedy High School going up against a DePaul school that has almost six times the enrollment. The other two schools in the semi-finals were Kennedy with an enrollment of 1,775 and an Eastside in Paterson, a team that was put together from an NJ Sports Fitness & Wellness Telephone: (973) 605-1213 Fax: (973) 605-1883 editor@sportsfitnesswellness.com 173 Morris Street, 2nd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 page 4

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While Hawthorne Christian lost 60-54 to DePaul and missed out on getting to their first county final, the game came down to the last minute where the Defenders could have even tied the game with a three pointer.

For Standford though his team does not talk about the David versus Goliath thing, he knows that his players play with or against some of the premiere players in the county in AAU or traveling basketball in the offseason.

The Defenders have been building since last season when they only won 10 games to this season when they were at 19-3 after the loss to DePaul. “I don’t know if you can plan to win 19 games,” said Standford. “We won 10 games and did not lose anybody coming back.”

Count Hawthorne Christian sophomore Alex Thomas as a fan of his coach. “He knows what I am going through,” said Thomas who is a center just like Standford who was a big man at Hawthorne Christian.

“He’s great at analyzing my play. He sees the flaws of what I am doing.”

While Hawthorne Christian missed out on winning at counties this time, Standford and the Defenders won their first league title in school history taking the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference Patriot B division

championship.

“It’s great to be able to put a banner up in the gym,” said Standford. “After the kids graduate they can come back and see it.”

It’s not fair though to any of the Hawthorne Christian programs when it comes to league titles. It has only been four years that the school has been part of a league. Previously, the teams competed as an independent.

The first two seasons they were part of the former Bergen County Scholastic League Olympic division and then when the state realigned the leagues they joined the NJIC. For Standford it was definitely a difference from playing basketball to picking up the board and teaching basketball. “I was around the game a lot but it’s a different perspective when you are on the sidelines with the ball in your hand,” said Standford who admitted it took some time. “I definitely was getting my feet wet.”

He said that he was able to get advice from several coaches when he took over. “I was fortunate to be able to pick the brain of some of the coaches in the county,” said Standford.

While many coaches complain about the interference of parents, Standford said that he has not had any problems with his parents. They send home a contract about what to expect from the players, parents and the coaches that is signed by

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He added that one of the biggest challenges facing him in high school basketball is the long season. “How to keep the team motivated and interested over a three months season is a challenge,” said Standford.

“There is always an excitement at the beginning of the season.”

He also remarked that he stresses to the players that there is plenty to play for on the court. “Our motto is to work whole heartedly for the Lord and not just man,” said Stanford.

For Standford he never will forget his path coming to Hawthorne Christian especially playing for the Generals. He said that they played almost every day for almost 100 straight days, but he will never hand over the experience.

“It was amazing playing at some of the biggest arenas up and down the east coast like Madison Square Garden,” said Standford. The Harlem Globetrotters have two teams, one playing on the East Coast and the other on the West Coast.

“It was every night except for Super Bowl Sunday. It was a grueling schedule.”

But he will not take anything away from his experience as the head coach for the Defenders and he sees himself being at his alma mater for another ten if not 20 years in the future.

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Congratulations from teammates, coaches and fans were extended to David as the game was paused after his 1,000th point.

Athletic Director Danny Brown presented David with a game ball.

By Tim Sohn

NJSports Fitness & Wellness recently caught up with Saddle River Day School men’s varsity basketball captain David Rosado, after he scored his 1,000th point on Feb. 7.

Athletic Director Danny Brown also joined the conversation:

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Rosado: I played sports in kindergarten. I played baseball. Then I started playing basketball in fifth grade for a year. I didn’t play organized basketball until seventh grade.

at first because I didn’t know anybody, and nobody knew me either. It was good as a first year because they didn’t know what to expect from me. I enjoyed playing as a new player in the league and at the school.

Question: What is the team’s record right now (Feb. 23)?

Brown: Question: What do you like about basketball specifically? What drew you to that sport?

Rosado: I was decent at it, so I enjoyed playing. I’m more of a team player. I like the team feel compared to tennis or wrestling.

Question: What was it like coming in as a junior at Saddle River?

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It was a challenge

We’re going to have our first state game ever here at Saddle River Day on Tuesday night (Feb. 28). We made it to the states. Last night, we had a semifinal game against St. Joe’s. David scored 40 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists to have a triple double at a semi-final game here in Bergen County. So, he’s probably the best player to ever play here at this school, or at least in the last 20 years. He’s leading the county in scoring right now. As of last night, he’s leading the entire county of all Catholic

and public and private schools, as he did last year. He is now second in New Jersey in the state in high school boys.

Rosado:

I’m sixth in the state in assists, and I’m ninth in the state for rebounds for a game.

Question: So, what do you think makes David unique as a player? What are his strong points?

Brown:

Very high skill level.

Besides his athleticism, very high skill level in all facets of the game – dribbling, passing, great court vision. His passing has been phenomenal this year. He got everyone involved.

He’s not actually averaging as many points as he did last year because his assists are way up.

He really got the whole team involved thus the higher success rate.

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It took me two years, and this year trying to get everybody involved. I was just worried about getting wins this year. I wasn’t really worried about getting my 1,000th point that much. But it came, and I was extremely grateful that I was able to reach it in the two years I was here. My family was more than proud of me, and I couldn’t be happier to have them there. It was just another game. It wouldn’t have meant anything if we lost. I was just happy we got it and we won the game.

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David is very, very graceful.

He is not one to promote himself, not one to look for accolades. It was a little bit more difficult to get him to understand the impact of what he did here for himself, but really for the school. And it was important that he understands that. It was a great game. It was more important that we get the win and get into the states, and everyone knew that.

David could have had an opportunity to dunk the ball a couple of times to make it a very, very dramatic 1,000 points, but he passed up those two opportunities right away to make great passes to his teammates. They built an early lead, and when it happened, it happened. It wasn’t a thing he had to have for his career. It’s here, and it’s great, and he’ll be noted for it. But it was more important to get the team over the hump to get into the states.

Question: Did you receive a lot of support from your teammates, family and friends?

Rosado: Absolutely. They were happier than I was. I was just worried about getting the win.

Brown:

That was probably the most fans that have been at a game at Saddle River Day basketball for many, many years. It was packed. The gym seats 640 people, and we were at capacity. It was standing room only.

Question: Did you think you would get the 1,000th point during that specific game?

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Question: Did you feel any pressure during the game?

Rosado:

I scored it at the free-throw line, and I think it was the most pressure-some free shot that I’ve ever shot, considering everybody was holding their breath every time I shot the ball.

in two years.

Question: Do you have any specific plans for the future?

Rosado:

Not definite, but I do want to work in international business, and I want to travel.

Question: How does David do, academically?

Question: Are you looking to play basketball at a college somewhere?

Brown:

Rosado: Yeah.

The academic requirements here at Saddle River Day – this is a college prep school – so the standards here are very high, if you want to compare them to the rest of the county or state. David has done very, very well academically. He will have no problem getting into the school of his choice, if he chooses to play, which he does. That was David’s goal of coming to Saddle River Day, after having several other parochial schools as a choice. He chose this as a very mature young man to understand what it would do for him

Question: You don’t know where yet though?

Rosado: Not yet.

Brown:

David has been to visit a couple of schools in San Diego, obviously all the local schools are hot and heavy for him. His family is looking to move out west, so he has looked at some schools out there. His options are still open. There’s about 11 schools that are pursuing him pretty consistently at this point.

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Rosado: Yeah, after awhile. I only needed three to get it, and I could have had it the game before, but I just didn’t score enough. But we won the game before that too. I didn’t want to focus on it and then not play my regular game and just try to focus on getting those three points.

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Question: Is there anything either of you would like to add?

Brown: David was selected Athlete of the Week this year.

I mentioned his scoring level last year and this year. I would expect him to finish again as the leader in the county for sure and very high in the states. I think equally, or even more important, is his attitude and the respect that he has, not just amongst his peers, but amongst the referees, the other athletic directors and the other coaches.

He is very well received and respected for his attitude as a player, as a competitor, and what he has given back to the school here is very, very important as well. He’s a good all-around kid. We’re proud as a school to have him represent us; that’s for sure.

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By Rick Wolff First, let me start with this: if you haven’t seen Jeremy Lin, the sensational new point guard for the NY Knicks, play yet, do yourself a favor and make sure you do.

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So…if you can spot all this about Lin, and I can see this, how come ALL the pro and college coaches and scouts couldn’t see this? Here’s a 63 guard who led his HS team in California to a state championship, but the only two D-I programs that sniffed at him were Harvard and Brown, not exactly known as basketball powerhouses.

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Just put me in the game.”

Remember, for every star player, there are countless other kids who bide their time, riding the pines. For me, I can personally attest to that feeling. Back in the early 1970s, after being All-County in baseball and football in high school, I found myself transformed into a benchwarmer on the Harvard varsity baseball team.

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But then I would head back to Harvard, and would find myself the bench. The coach just wasn’t impressed with what I could offer the Crimson.

But then, after my junior year, my story had a happy ending. Based upon my showings in the ACBL, the Detroit Tigers took a chance on me and made me a lowlevel draftee.

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time since 1987. Jackie Reyneke tickled the twine with 24 points and Sonya West contributed 23 but the verdict was resolved at the charity stripe when the Lady Highlanders built up a 22-8 advantage.

Leading 17-12 after eight minutes, Teaneck bridged the second and third quarters with a 45-18 run to rout Paramus Catholic 70-37 in the lower bracket of the semifinals. Kayla Gibbs tallied a game-high 20 points while the well-balanced Highwaywomen’s attack included 14-point efforts

by King-Gilchrist and Rebecca Sparks with Monique Cheek adding a dozen points, Paramus Catholic pulled out a 55-54 victory over Immaculate Conception/Lodi when senior guard Alyssya Corntett tossed the ball through the rim as the buzzer went off to top the quarterfinal excitement.

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ern Highlands held off Ridgewood 51-45.

In the pre-quarterfinals, eighth-seeded Ridgefield Park rallied from a 15-point deficit to topple No. 9 River Dell 4642. Sophomore center Katherine Haines netted a game-high 20 points and grabbed nine rebound while her teammate Julie Rovito scored 10 points.

Immaculate Conception/Lodi, the No. 12 seed eliminated fifth-seeded Ramapo as frosh center Samantha Fuehring tallied 17 points, picked off six rebounds and blocked a pair of shots while Alyssa Sinski added 13 points.

Junior center Dejah Taylor recorded a double-double as Paramus Catholic defeated Bergenfield 59-49. Taylor scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while senior guard Alisha Cornett was the game’s top scorer, popping 18 points into the basket. Teaneck routed Glen Rock 72-39 as Gibbs scored 25 points with

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Wood-Ridge’s Nicole Fleck became the 10th Bergen County girl to surpass the 2,000-point plateau in career points when she pitched 20 points into the basket on February 22 when the Blue Devils dropped a 64-36 verdict to Hanover Park.

Bergenfield earned its first share of a conference title since 1990 when the Lady Bears defeated Ramsey 4424 on February 21 to create a three-way tie for the championship of the Big North Conference Patriot Division with Pascack Valley and River Dell. The Lady Bears’ Jessi Corredor reached the 1,000 point plateau when she netted 22 points in a triumph over Indian Hills.

Leonia senior Miya Okado tallied 27 points in a win over Waldwick to reach the 1000point mark.

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It was the first time since 1996 that the champion was undefeated and the Highwaymen were also the last team to accomplish the feat.

Four Highwaymen powered the attack with Joel Hernandez netting a team-high 17 points, seven of which came at the charity stripe while Chris Jones flipped 14 into the basket. Shaakir Lindsey, who dominated the final two minutes after the Ironmen had cut the gap to three points, tallied 13 points with Neville Fincher adding 11 points.

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Don Bosco Prep jumped out to a 23-11 lead after one quarter before pulling away to a 76-59 romp over Hackensack in the semifinals. Leonte Carroo pumped a game-high 22 points through the iron with Jemal Mosely adding 15, seven of which came at the freethrow line while Paul Jorgenson chipped in with an 11-point effort.

Teaneck bridged the second and third quarters with a 3815 run in routing Tenafly 6035. Jones tossed a game-high 19 points into the basket with Lindsey adding 16 and Hernandez netting ten points.

Hackensack utilized a wellbalanced attack with five players reaching double figures as the Comets snapped a 30-30 deadlock at the intermission to defeat Paramus Catholic 7570 in the quarterfinals. Jamik Moore popped a team-high 19 points into the basket with Rashad Figueres netting 16, Eu-

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gene Marshall and Chris Myles scoring a dozen apiece and Keon Lewis adding five points.

Kyle Mallard topped with Paladins, hitting the hoop with a game-high 26 points.

Teaneck went on a 12-2 run to open the game in defeating Cresskill 72-53 Joel Hernandez recorded a double-double, scoring 21 points and hauling down 11 rebound while dishing off seven assists. His teammate Chris Jones tallied a game-high 22 points.

Trailing by three in the second half, DBP went on a 22-3 run to pull away to a 66-49 triumph over Dwight-Englewood as Justin Salem and Tom Sweeney came off the bench to combine for 23 points. DwightEnglewood’s Wesley Dickinson powered the Bulldogs’ upset attempt by flipping 23 points into the basket, grabbing a dozen rebounds and blocking two shots.

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The Tigers received 33 points from their starting guards, senior Chris Orozco and junior Steve Sobo while senior forward Marco Baratta netted 10 points.

Wood-Ridge’s record-shattering 119-95 victory over Manchester in regulation on February 17th was fueled by a north Jersey season-high output of 45 points by junior guard Mike Gibney that included a quartet of threepointers and seven conversions from the charity stripe.

His teammate Gary Whritenour finished with 26 points, including seven treys.

Tenafly’s Orozco became the 11th Bergen County player to surpass the 2,000-point career plateau on February 21st when netted 18 points as the Tigers defeated Cliffside Park 55-22 to record their 20th “W” of the campaign.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) February 8, 2012 — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “the academic success of America’s youth is strongly linked with their health.” In fact, students with higher grades are less likely to be physically inactive and engage in unhealthy dietary behaviors.

“As educators, we generally see that students who are active in school activities — which often include sports activities — are strong academic performers,” says Heather Ottogali of the Ridgewood Huntington Learning Center.

“The research is clear — exercise is good for kids in more ways than one. We encourage families to promote an active lifestyle. Not only is it important for a child’s physical health, it also appears to have a very positive impact on a student’s academic well-being.”

Ottogali shares the following information on the positive relationship between exercise and academics, as reported in the “Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance” research brief published by the Active Living Research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: • In a 2006 study of nearly 12,000 adolescents from across the U.S., it was found that adolescents who reported participating in school activities (sports or physical education) or activities with their parents were 20 percent more likely to earn A’s in math and English.

• Two large studies in Australia (2001) and Korea (2003) and two smaller studies in the United States found physical fitness scores to be significantly and positively related to academic performance (students from elementary through high school).

• A 2001 study of fourth-grade students in Massachusetts found that students who received 56 or more hours of physical education per school year scored significantly higher on standardized test scores in English and language arts than did students who received 28 hours per school year.

• Researchers analyzed FITNESSGRAM test results from more than 2.4 million Texas students in grades 3 to 12 during the 2007-2008 school year and found significant correlations between physical fitness achievement and better performance on state standardized tests.

“At Huntington, we strive to give children the organizational and time management skills to be better students and keep their stress levels down,” says Ottogali. “Our experience is that students who are capable of managing their stress effectively are well equipped for the school challenges to come. Exercise is one of the best stress relievers and a wonderful way for a child to feel better, resulting in both a healthy body and a healthy mind.”

For more information about Huntington Learning Center, contact Sena Salloum, Huntington Learning Center of Ridgewood at 201-261-8400 Ext. 515.

“As educators, we generally see that students who are active in school activities — which often include sports activities — are strong academic performers.”

—Heather Ottogali Ridgewood Huntington Learning Center

Founded in 1977, Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s longest-running supplemental education services provider. Today they continue to be an industry leader providing instruction in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics and study skills as well as SAT and ACT preparation to tens of thousands of students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Huntington prides itself on its unparalleled programs that help parents, caregivers and educators identify the gaps in skills and knowledge that can limit learning potential. Huntington’s personalized programs of instruction enable children to excel. To learn more or to locate a center near you, call 1-800 CAN LEARN.

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By Dennis Wilson With five of the eight regional qualifiers having been completed, a large contingent of Bergen and Passaic youngsters have earned berths in the 2012 NJ Kid’s State Wrestling Tournament State Championships. The finals will be held between March 10 and 18 in Morrestown and Union.

Toms River Qualifier (January 25) Bantam Division 45: 2. Jay Bode (Pequannock) 55: 1. Anthony Motta (Fair Lawn); 3. Carson Wells (Pequannock) 60: 2. Nicholas Motta (Fair Lawn) 70: 2. Justin Onello (Closter); 3. Derek Nolan (Northern Highlands) Novice Division 80: 1. Kyle Jacob (Pascack Hills); 4. Alexander Puerto (Fair Lawn) 85: 3. Max Nolan (Northern Highlands) HW: 1. Jason Burklow (Pequannock) Junior Division 65: 1. Michael Kelly (Pascack Hills) 85: 1. Shane Griffith (Westwood); 3. Cole Bosch (Fair Lawn) 90: 3. Wade Unger (Pascack Hills) 95: 4. John Trevisan (Ridgewood) 169: 2. John Grionetti (Northern Valley) Intermediate Division 91: 1. Alec Kelly (Pascack Hills) 112: 2. Vincent Concina (Pascack Hills) 152: 4. Jake Pletsch (Pascack Hills) Randolph Qualifier (January 22) Bantam Division 50: 1. Taisel Kurachi (River Dell); 3. Max Unger (Woodcliffe Lake/Mont) 55: 2. Louden Mazzeo (Pascack Hills); 3. Matthew Field (Paramus; 4. Aidan Bolger (West Milford) 60: 1. Michael Matsakis (West Milford) 65: 2. Kevin Carmichael (Paramus); 3. Bryan Martel (Park Rodge) 70: 1. Colin Calvetto page 24

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Novice Division 65: 4. Logan Mazzeo (Pascack Hills) 70: 4. Andrew Dippolito (Northern Valley) 75: 1. Mason Godfrey (Pascack Hills) 75: 4. Ryan Cawood (Park Ridge) 80: 1. Christian Carmichael (Pascack Hills); 3. Kieran Calvetti (Ridgewood) 85: 1. Zachary Lewis (Park Ridge); 95: 1. Haailey Montefusco (Rutherford) 124: 2. Joseph Brunner (Waldwick/Midland Park) Junior Division 60: 4. Nicholas Piccininni (Paramus) 65: 3. Matthew Murawski (Northern Valley) 70: 2. Luke Mazzeo (Pascack Hills); 3. Kenny Kerwin (Passaic Valley) 75: 3. John Garda (Emerson) 105: 1. Cole Krshjpane (Mahwah) 112: 2. Kevin Martel (Park Ridge); 4. Johnny Meyer (Park Ridge) 120: 4. Luke Conenello (Ridgewood) 128: 1. Joseph Soreco (West Milford) 144: 1. Baker Darwich (Passaic Valley) Intermediate Division: 75: 2. Max Bonardi (Pascack Hills); 3. Daniel Nelson (Mahwah) 91: 2. Sam Schneider (Park Ridge) 105: 2. Nicholas Ciambrone (Paramus) 112: 3. Josh Lewis (Park Ridge);

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Union Qualifier (January 29) Novice Division 60: 2. Logan Hurwitt (Northern Highlands) 75: 4. Tommy Goodwin (Pequannock) North Hunterdon Qualifier Bantam Division 60: 4. William Barna (Lakeland) Novice Division 70: 1. Pierson Tobia (Park Ridge); 3. Ryan Shaw (Emerson) 75: 3. Ryan Cawood (Park Ridge); 4. Tommy Goodwin (Pequannock) 80: 1. Will Homeeijer (Pascack Hills) 95: 1. Gunnar Nystedt (River Dell) Junior Division 60: 1. Nicholas Piccininni (Pascack Hills) 65: 2. Gregory Sabbal (Passaic Valley) 80: 2. Gabe Robles (Park Ridge) 85: 3. Robert Carmichael (Pascack Hills) 90: 3. Justin DeMeester (Garfield) 95: 3. John Trevisan (Ridgewood) 112: 2. Johnny Meyer (Park Ridge) 144: 1. Ryan Smith (Passaic Valley) Intermediate Division 85: 2. Scott Smith (Passaic Valley); 3. Francisco Robles (Park Ridge) 91: 3. Jack Bilali

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YOUTH WRESTLING 100: 2. Michael Vietri (Dumont) 105: 3. Brett Kornberg (New Milford) 112: 4. Michael Kowal (Wyckoff) 120: 4. Benjamin Cohen (Fair Lawn) 128: 4. Anthony LaDuca (Garfield) 136: 2. Patrick Brand (Fair Lawn) Intermediate Division 75: 3. Zachary Arata (Mahwah) 85: 4. Jake Paparozzi (Northern Highlands) 91: Paramus: 3. John Cameron (Paramus) 98: 4. Evan Quinn (Cresskill) 105: 4. Matthew Cooney (Paramus) 120: 2. Bobby Lavelle (Pascack Hills); 3. Michael Scaravilli (Lodi) 136: 3. Steven White (West Milford) 144: 1. Rafal Kolodziel (East Rutherford) 152: 2. Tristan Owens (Lakeland) 160: 1. Kevin Mulligan (Pascack Hills) 175: 2. David LoCascio (Kinnelon)

High School Cadet Division 94: 2. Tyler Giovanetti (Ridgewood); 3. Chaz Huber (Lakeland) 103: 1. Patrick Jacoby (Ridgewood) 112: 1. Tyler Tepe (Passaic Valley); 4. Brandon Ostrander (Lakeland) 119: 2. Michael Rosalia (Butler) 125: 2. Michael Gibbons (Butler) 130: 1. Tristan Gierek (Indian Hills) 135: 1. Brendan Murphy (Pequannock); 2. Robert Tarvins (Ridgewood); 4. Brandon Zofrea (Lakeland) 140: 1. Robert Rigoglioso (Ridgewood) 145: 1. Peter Brower (Butler) 152: 1. Travis Canty (Butler); 2. Quentin Randazzo (Lakeland) 160: 1. Tyler Mercante (Garfield); 3. Michael Silvestor (Pascack Hills) 171: 2. Ernie Benson (Pequannock) 189: 2. Ryan Mack (Butler)

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Everyone has heard of the Golden Rule, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. What about leave the gym the way you wish to find it? A major part of gym etiquette that has been lost in society today is putting weights back in their proper place after using them.

Taking the time to put weights you used back in their proper place is a common courtesy that goes a long way.

Before starting to work out with a bar or machine that is unattended, proper gym etiquette is to ask anyone in that area of the gym if they are using it or if they saw anyone else using it. Nine times out of ten an unattended bar with weights on it is not in use, and that is why putting your weights back after using them is important.

However, there is a chance that someone has taken the time to set up the weight on the bar and still has a few sets to go, so asking before using is always the right thing to do.

Cardio machines are frequently used in the gym and for good reason. Unfortunately, a cardio machine is also a potential health problem. Cardio machines help users get their heart rate up, burn fat and burn calories, but every action has a reaction and in this case the reaction is sweat. The amino acids that are in sweat are breeding grounds for bacteria. Bacteria are a potential health risk for the members of the gym. Upon finishing on a cardio machine, you must always wipe down the machine

with the cleaner provided by your gym.

Following these three simple guidelines of proper gym etiquette will go a long way in your gym. Making sure that you put weights back after using them, asking before using, and cleaning a cardio machine after use will give you a good reputation in your gym.

A good reputation in the gym can help you network with other members and create contacts for a career or your social life.

45 Years Later Pro Basketball Returns to Bergen County By Sarah Jones On the 45th anniversary of the introduction of pro basketball to Bergen County by the American Basketball Association (ABA), the International Basketball League (IBL) is ready to take North Jersey by storm with the introduction of the Jersey G-Force, a brand new team that will call Bergen County Community College its new home. The team was created by sports agent Timmy Butts in an effort to give promising basketball players a chance to play professionally while looking for opportunities on overseas teams.

In 1967, the Teaneck Armory in Teaneck, NJ was the original venue for what is now the NBA’s New Jersey Nets franchise that will relocate to Brooklyn, NY for the 20122013 season. The team was first called the New Jersey Americans and competed in the American Basketball Association before moving to Long Island where it changed its name to the New York Nets. editor@sportsfitnesswellness.com

When ABA fans remember the New York Nets, they recall two ABA titles won in 1973-74 and 1975-76 with two Hall of Famers – Rick Barry and Julius “Dr. J” Eving.

Butts sees tremendous potential in local players and hopes that with the introduction of this team many of them can prosper in their careers, “There are great basketball players in the New York-New Jersey area who have the ability to play at the next level, if not in the United States, in the emerging markets overseas.” He continued, “Bringing the IBL to the New Jersey area will have a two-fold benefit as it gives basketball players a chance for exposure and development, while providing high quality family entertainment in our community that is affordable.”

Despite the fact that the team’s official schedule has yet to be released, it was announced that on March 25-26 prospective players will be given an opportunity to attend a tryout camp in hopes of earning a spot on the team. Barry Mestel, owner of the IBL’s Orlando Venom and Winning Ways pro, a basketball scouting and training company, will oversee the tryouts which will be held at the Monroe Sports Center in Monroe, NJ. Also in attendance will be G-Force head coach Wes Matthews, a two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Matthews brings years of professional experience as well as proven, effective coaching expertise. He most notably trained his son, Wesley Matthews Jr., who just recently signed a contract with the Portland Trailblazers. Matthews will be joined by assistant coaches Andre Ricketts and James Ryan.

The IBL, originally created in Vancouver, WA, is currently in its eighth season and boasts some impressive statistics, including having over 1000 players compete in the league, from

which over 200 went on to play for international teams, while another 24 moved to the NBA. The IBL has already proven to be a successful platform for prospective players and Commissioner Sharleen Graf sees great potential in the newest IBL addition.

“The IBL is committed to the development of bringing basketball to communities in the east, servicing our teams and fans. Expect a positive impact in the community, strong competition and for the Jersey-based team to transition to full season status with the support of the league” stated Graf. “To see two leaders on the east coast working together already as Tim and Barry are to fi nd the best athletes raises the bar and refl ects on the collaborative environment of the IBL.” The G-Force will only play a quarter of the full IBL schedule as a branding team with the first game slated for this spring. To learn more about the IBL and the G-Force, including try-out camp schedules, visit www.IBL.com. page 33

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