Alain Gonda accounted for 20 points in eighth-seeded Phillipsburg's 63-60 victory over ninth-seeded Dickinson in Phillipsburg in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament. Phillipsburg (18-8) carried a 27-18 advantage over Dickinson (17-10) into the midway point. Richard Manigault (15), Alex Kollias (10) and Bryce Feddeman (10) all had double figures in the win. Jacqual Gertrude led the way for Dickinson with 22 points while Beyon Wilson and Jason Gar

HUNTERDON/WARREN/SUSSEX TOURNAMENT FINAL BRACKET Friday, Feb. 22 at Centenary College, 5 1-Sparta (21-2) vs. 3-Phillipsburg (17-7) HOW THEY GOT HERE Sparta Quarterfinals: 1-Sparta 56, 9-North Hunterdon 39 
| Game recap Semifinals: 1-Sparta 61, 4-Delaware Valley 52 | Game recap Phillipsburg Second round: 3-Phillipsburg 44, 14-Newton 37 | Game recap Quarterfinals: 3-Phillipsburg 51, 6-Wallkill Valley 40 
| Game recap Semifinals: 3-Phillipsburg 42, 2-Hunterdon Central 41 |

Richie Manigault scores 29 points on Monday, Feb. 18 helping to lead the Stateliners over Immaculata 67-63. Richie becomes Phillipsburg boys basketball's 10th 1,000 point scorer in school history. Congratulations to Richie and his family on this tremendous achievement. This victory was the 9th in a row for the red hot Phillipsburg basketball team as they look to close out their regular season versus Delaware Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at home.

Phillipsburg defeats Hunterdon Central in Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex boys basketball tournament semi-final. The Stateliners will face Sparta in the championship game on Friday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 pm at Centenary University.

A defensive masterclass and a big-time shot by Richie Manigault comprised the Phillipsburg High School boys basketball team’s recipe for success on Saturday afternoon. The Stateliners beat Hunterdon Central 42-41 at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, clinching a spot in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex championship. Phillipsburg will meet Sparta in the county final on Friday at Centenary University. After a few Phillipsburg turnovers, David Johansson gave Hunterdon Central a on