It was another packed week for East Brunswick athletics, with teams competing in tournaments, battling through close games, and continuing strong early season performances across multiple sports.
Boys Basketball (8–1)
The boys basketball team faced a challenging stretch at the Albert E. Martin Buc Classic, falling in a tight semifinal matchup against Howell before bouncing back with a strong 64–42 win over Red Bank Regional in the third place game.
Matt Mikulka led the offense throughout the tournament, while the Bears showed depth and composure in the bounce back win to finish the event on a positive note.
That momentum carried into Saturday morning, when East Brunswick earned a gritty 72–70 overtime win over Cranford. Corey Thomas led the way with 20 points, while Cam Vick and Andrew Caruso also delivered key contributions in a game that went down to the final moments.
The Bears closed the week at 8–1, continuing a strong start to the season.
Girls Basketball (7–0)
Girls basketball remained unbeaten with two more convincing wins.
East Brunswick opened the week with a 58–40 victory over Holmdel, setting the tone early and maintaining control throughout. Ava Catanho led the way with 20 points, while Sophia Tannura and Julianna DelosSantos Branson helped control the glass.
The Bears followed that up with a dominant 71–43 win over Piscataway. Catanho once again led the scoring with 25 points, while Zoey Aleixo and Julianna DelosSantos Branson made their presence felt on both ends of the floor.
At 7–0, East Brunswick continues to look balanced, confident, and tough to slow down.
Wrestling (1–2)
The wrestling team stayed busy with both tournament and dual meet action.
East Brunswick competed at the Bear Tournament, scoring points across several weight classes against a deep field. Later in the week, the Bears picked up a 42–30 win over North Brunswick, highlighted by pins from George Crostewitz and George Hanna, along with strong performances throughout the lineup.
The Bears finished the week at 1–2, showing steady progress as the season continues.
Girls Wrestling (0–1)
Girls wrestling was also in action, battling North Brunswick in a closely contested dual.
East Brunswick picked up wins from Leilanni Huggins, Camila Morgado Mendoza, Olivia Mitchell, Marisol Torra, and Rachel Erlich, but ultimately fell just short in a 30–28 loss.
Despite the result, the Bears showed toughness and growth in a matchup that came down to the final bouts. East Brunswick sits at 0–1 early in the season.
Looking Ahead
Sunday’s game was not played and will be included in next week’s roundup, as East Brunswick teams continue a busy and competitive stretch of games.
