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 *The Crusaders Basketball schedule is now up, click on 2010-2011 schedule for the latest*

*Denzel Sanders will play basketball for the Raritan Valley Lions, click on College Players for the list*

* Jaquan Pearyer is getting recruited by numerous schools from the area, please stay posted for his decision*

JERRY CARINO'S PRESEASON TOP 10

Notice the top 10, all group 4 teams and private schools, except one team, look at #10

The full story can be read on Jerry Carino's site at the following address: 

http://blogs.mycentraljersey.com/hoopshaven/

1. Gill St. Bernard’s: We’ve heard Jaren Sina, Alex Mitola and Dom Hoffman have been putting on a show this summer. The Knights’ only weakness is depth.

2. Plainfield: Tyrone Johnson’s departure drops the Cardinals from potentially great to very good, but talent aplenty remains, including four key contributors from last season.

3. Rutgers Prep: Tim Ortelli has plenty to work with here, starting with 6-7 junior Matt Rennie and savvy guard Mike Klinger. Charting the Argos’ progress under the taskmaster will be fascinating stuff.

4. Immaculata: The Spartans need big bodies to emerge but their three-man backcourt figures to be outstanding. Several young talents got valuable minutes last winter and that will pay dividends.

5. Montgomery: Point guard Ryan McCoy is a difference maker and two other key cogs return for the defending Central Group IV victors.

6. Ridge: The Somerset County champs lost a ton to graduation but starters Conor Skea and Tom Gambino are back and twins Dylan and Jack Kerwin are ready to take the backcourt reins.

7. Hillsborough: Other than Ridge nobody lost as much talent to graduation, but the Raiders bring back three key contributors.

8. Union Catholic: Much of the cast is back from a club that went 13-11 against a tough schedule. Seniors Brian Flores and Jamaad Nash form a potent inside-outside combo and 6-11 Mike Marciano is a presence.  

9. Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Dropping from the Watching Division to the Mountain will be a boost, and so will high-scoring senior Chuck Oliver and three-year starters Patrick Dougher and Tim Bonacum.

10 (tie). Franklin and Bound Brook: We’ve heard good things about the Warriors’ summer. The Crusaders have held their own against the big boys on the summer circuit and when you add Rivera a 20-win ledger seems highly likely.

 Congratulations to Coach Melesurgo 

Coach Melesurgo has been selected by the New Jersey Coaches Association to be the head coach of the North All-Star team in the 2011 High School All-Star game located at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ in March 2011. Another sign of how far the Crusaders Basketball program has grown.

              Crusaders Face Spotswood in Rd. 1

                 Cranford Added to Crusader Classic '10

The Crusader Classic will have a different look this upcoming winter. Somerset Vo-Tech have dropped out  of this seasons tournament, replacing them will be Cranford High School. Cranford a group 3 powerhouse from the Watchung Conference will already add to a strong field of teams with group 2 Spotswood (last year 22-4) and North Plainfield High School. Please click on Holiday Tourney for the complete schedule. The Crusaders will open up with last years champion Spotswood at 7pm. Lets get the gym packed in red for this great annual holiday event!

         Congrats to the Following Crusaders

  POSTSEASON HONORS FROM THE 2009-2010 SEASON

Star Ledger Most Exciting Players in NJ- Jaquan Pearyer

Star Ledger All-Somerset County 3rd team- Jaquan Pearyer

Skyland Conference 1st Team- Jaquan Pearyer, Denzel Sanders

Courier News Honorable Mention- Jaquan Pearyer, Denzel Sanders

Star Ledger All-Rebound Team- Denzel Sanders

Star Ledger All- Assist Team- Jaquan Pearyer

Star Ledger All-Junior Team- Jaquan Pearyer

FIRST PRACTICE BEGINS:

NOV. 26TH 10AM, 2PM

NOV. 27TH 10AM, 2PM, 7PM

OPEN GYM DATES:

Sept. 18th 7-9pm

Sept. 20th 7-9pm

Sept. 25th 7-9pm

Sept. 27th 7-9pm

Sept. 29th 7-9pm

Oct. 4th 7-9pm

Oct. 6th 7-9pm

Oct. 11th 7-9pm

Oct. 13th 7-pm

Oct. 18th 7-9pm

Oct. 20th 7-9pm

Oct. 25th 7-9pm

Oct. 27th 7-9pm

Nov.1st 7-9pm

Nov.3rd 7-9pm

Nov. 8th 7-9pm

Nov. 10th 7-9pm

Nov. 15th 7-9pm

Nov. 17th 7-9pm

12/17-7pm vs. Manville

12/20-4pm vs.Morris Tech

12/21- 7pm vs. Belvidere

12/23- 5:30pm at Pingry

Crusader Classic

12/27-7pm vs.Spotswood

12/29- Cranford or NPlain

The Last 7 years:

Snapped State Worst 34 Game Losing Streak

2007 Skyland Champs

2008 Skyland Champs

5 Consecutive Winning Seasons

5 Consecutive State Tourney Appearances

5 Somerset County Wins

3 Consecutive 1st Round State Wins

2010 Star Ledger Ranked #7 in Somerset Cty

Top 10 Rankings in NJ (Group 1)('08-6th, '09-9th)

Most Wins Since 1990 ('08, '10)

All-time Leader Scorer (Hawkins, 1320)

3 College Basketball Players