It was one of those weeks where everywhere you looked, East Brunswick was delivering — in the pool, on the court, and even in heartbreak games that still gave fans plenty to cheer about.
From dominant swim meets to buzzer-beating drama and tournament wins, the Bears packed a lot into a few days.
🏀 Boys Basketball: Drama, Poise, and a Moment to Remember
East Brunswick boys basketball stayed perfect with a 75–71 overtime win over Franklin in a game no one in the gym will forget.
Late in regulation, with the clock nearly gone, Cam Vick buried a shot at the horn to send the game to overtime — the kind of moment that freezes time and then explodes all at once. One shot. One moment. Unforgettable.
In overtime, East Brunswick took control and closed it out. Vick finished with 24 points, while Matt Mikulka added 17, and the Bears showed poise when it mattered most to move to 6–0.
🏊♂️ Boys Swimming Makes a Statement
The East Brunswick High School boys swimming team left no doubt on Monday, rolling past South Brunswick 124–46 to stay undefeated.
East Brunswick piled up wins across nearly every event, showing both depth and speed. Patrick Blalock stood out with victories in the 200 and 500 freestyle, while Alexander Maliev had a strong night in both the 100 free and 100 back. Relays were another strength, with the Bears sweeping multiple relay events and controlling the meet from start to finish.
The win moved East Brunswick to 3–0, and it looked every bit like a team hitting its stride early in the season.
🏊♀️ Girls Swimming Keeps Rolling
Not to be outdone, the girls swimming team stayed perfect with a convincing 122–48 win over South Brunswick.
The Bears were strong across the board, led by Evelyn Kennedy, who took first in both the 200 IM and 100 free, and Katherine Kennedy, who delivered wins in the 50 free and 100 breast. East Brunswick also swept the relays, turning consistency and teamwork into another lopsided victory.
At 4–0, this group continues to look deep, disciplined, and tough to beat.
🏀 Girls Basketball: Ava Catanho Puts on a Show
East Brunswick girls basketball stayed unbeaten with a 62–38 win over Mount St. Mary, and this one had a clear headline performance.
Ava Catanho was on another level, pouring in 30 points and setting the tone early. Whether it was knocking down shots from deep or attacking the basket, she looked completely in control.
She wasn’t alone. Ava Krzywdzinski filled up the stat sheet with 12 points and six steals, and East Brunswick’s defense made life difficult all night. The Bears improved to 4–0, continuing a strong early-season run.
🏒 Boys Ice Hockey Falls in Wild Back-and-Forth Battle
Not every result went East Brunswick’s way, but the boys ice hockey team gave fans a thriller in a 7–6 loss to Freehold Borough.
The Bears showed resilience all night, answering goal after goal and refusing to fold. Joseph Hayes scored twice and added an assist, while Sebastian Whyte and James Tomasini each chipped in a goal and two assists.
Even in defeat, this was the kind of effort that shows how competitive this group can be moving forward.
🏀 Tournament Win Adds to the Momentum
The wins kept coming as East Brunswick knocked off Ranney 78–69 in the Albert E. Martin Buc Classic at Red Bank Regional.
Matt Mikulka led the way with 26 points, matching Ranney’s top scorer shot for shot, while Vick added 22 more. East Brunswick pulled away late, continuing a perfect start and adding a tournament victory to an already impressive résumé.
🔵 The Big Picture
Whether it was swimmers dominating the lanes, basketball players stepping up in big moments, or hockey battling to the final horn, it was a week that showed the depth and heart of East Brunswick athletics.
There were stars, there were team efforts, and there were moments that will be talked about long after the final buzzer.
And it feels like there’s plenty more still to come.
