In a much anticipated decision, St. Anthony H.S. and Playaz Basketball Club do it all performer Kyle Anderson has decided to take his game out West, as he has committed to play for  The U.C.L.A. Bruins! Anderson, the 2nd ranked player in the country chose the storied history of  U.C.L.A. over Seton Hall, Georgetown, Florida and St. Johns! The 6’8 guard feels this is a great fit! His dad Kyle Sr.said”We are happy that it’s over and any of the five schools would have been a good choice for him. We are happy that he is happy with his decision”! Anderson is a talent with the highest I.Q. probably in the nation! He has consistently made people better during his scholastic career as evidenced by his helping St. Anthony’s win the mythical National Highschool Championship! He is a proven winner who’s game is constantly getting better, which is saying alot! On a personal note Hoop Journal would like to extend it’s congratulations to Kyle, Kyle Sr., mother Suzanne and the entire family on his decision! Without a doubt the sky is the limit!

Kennedy H.S. Paterson………. In Fall Ball action,the Bergen Comets and Essex County Raiders played the most entertaining game of the night! Sophomore Rashard Figures led the Comets to a 61-55 win with 22 points, while Senior Mershan Monroe(right) added 11 and came up with clutch plays throughout! Senior Aaron Boddie led the Raiders with 10 points as did Jamal Reed! In other contests the Sparta Minutemen beat the Hawthorne Defenders 47-35 as Senior Jaquan Bryant(left) led the attack with 15 points! Senior Paul Little led the Defenders with 18 points, while Sophomore Alex Thomas added 10! The Essex Terriors  overcame some spectacular play from Silk City Knights Senior Sammy Singletary to win 50-42! Singletary(bottom right) more than held his own with 29 points on an assortment of layups and pull up jumpers, but Junior Jared Hall scored 13 and Senior Abelo Yekeh chipped in 12 to offset Singletary’s output! In the last game of the evening,the Union City Players beat the Englewood Force 38-35 behind the play of Senior Raied Saleh,who’s 12 points led the scoring! 

Jersey City,N.J…………..While everyone is on the Kyle Anderson watch, St. Anthony teammate Jimmy Hall, the 6’8 power forward with the condor wingspan has committed to play his college basketball at Hofstra University! The New York native( Brooklyn)who played A.A.U. with New Heights chose the school primarily for the family atmosphere! He also held offers from Temple,Siena,Penn State and George Washington! Hoop Journal wishes the best in the future for Hall!