Moorestown Boys Basketball Team Captures First State In 60 Years

MOORESTOWN, NJ - After six decades, the Moorestown High School boys basketball is back on top with a state championship.

Moorestown defeated Ramapo, 58-44, to capture the NJSIAA State Group 3 championship at Rutgers University on Sunday, nj.com reports. It was the team’s first state title in 60 years.

Jagger Zrada lead the way with 20 points, one rebound, one assist and three steals, according to the box score. Nick Cartwright-Atkins had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, as well as three steals and a blocked shot.

Moorestown (27-5) is riding a 14-game win streak as it heads into the Tournament of Champions on Wednesday, March 13, against State Group 2 champion Haddonfield. To view the full Tournament of Champions bracket, visit nj.com.

Moorestown advanced to the state final by defeating Wall, 64-44, in the state semifinals. Cartwright-Atkins lead the way with 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and a blocked shot in that one.

Last week, Moorestown defeated Mainland, 61-43, to win the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 3 championship. Zrada lead the way with 16 points in that one, followed by Cartwright-Atkins with 14 and Vinnie Caprarola with 11.

Moorestown advanced to the championship game with a 52-43 win over Timber Creek in the semifinals. Zrada lead the way with 23 points, including five three-pointers, in the win. Cartwright-Atkins was next with 12 points.

In the quarterfinals, Moorestown defeated Delsea, 71-48. Cartwright-Atkins lead the way in that one with 21 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, three steals and a blocked shot. Evan Francisco and Akhil Giri each had 14 points for Moorestown.

Moorestown opened the tournament with a 77-39 win over Deptford. Zrada lead the way with 22 points, followed by Cartwright-Atkins with 12 and Logan Jagodzinski with 10 points.