PHS Boys Basketball

PHS Loses to Hopewell Valley 32-29

2010-01-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

JAMIE PERETZMAN-It was an auspicious beginning for the Princeton Tigers in their game tonight against Hopewell Valley, but it did not end as they would have liked it to.

Due to an administrative error with the Hopewell score book, a technical foul was called. Skye Ettin, with two seconds elapsed on the score board, knocked down both technical free throws.

Following the technical foul, Princeton and Hopewell jockeyed back and forth for position, one obtaining the lead, then the other. After the first quarter, Hopewell led 10-7.

The rest of the game was that low scoring. After Princeton dominated Hopewell in last year's regular season meeting, this game proved to be an offensive struggle for the Little Tigers.

The team shot a combined 25% from the floor, and had 18 turnovers compared to 4 assists. Ironically, the Little Tigers, a below average free throw shooting team, shot 54.2% from the line, their second highest percentage this season.

Although they had many offensive struggles, their defensive effort was stout. They only allowed 32 points to Hopewell Valley and totaled 9 steals and 5 blocks.

The story for the Little Tigers continues to be when they will put all the pieces together. One night they might have a very strong defensive game while struggling offensively. The next game they might be great offensively but poor defensively. Then, the next they might shoot 60% from the floor while shooting 40% from the free throw line.

The Little Tigers next game is tomorrow against Emily Fisher Charter School.

BOX SCORE:

Skye Ettin-9 points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 5 Steals

Thatcher Foster-4 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists

Eric Shorter-6 Points, 4 Rebounds

Eamon Cuddy-4 Points, 2 Rebounds

Jordan Metro-3 Points, 3 Rebounds

Davon Black-3 points, 1 Rebound

Central Jersey Group III Sectional Semi-finals: Princeton High School-55; Monmouth Regional High School-46

2009-03-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-

The Seniors just refuse to quit.

Senior captains Brian Dunlap, DeQuan Holman and AJ Dowers are carrying the Tigers on their backs through the playoffs. They have marched them through number four seed Point Pleasant Boro and won. They have marched them through number one seed Monmouth Regional and won. And on Tuesday, they will march them into battle with third seeded Neptune for the Central Jersey Group III sectional championship.

With 5 minutes left in the first quarter, the game was tied 4-4. A couple seconds later PHS went ahead 6-4 and never relinquished the lead.

PHS ran its offense through leading scorer, (17 ppg) DeQuan Holman. Holman kept his composure throughout the entire game and handled the ball very well. Second leading scorer, (13.3 ppg) Brian Dunlap hit 12 out of 15 free throws, many of them with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game, when MRHS started to foul intentionally. Finally, the man in the middle, AJ Dowers had arguably the game of his life scoring 10 points, and bringing down 12 rebounds. He also had 3 blocks.

As this Hoosier-like dream continues, PHS will take on Neptune High School on Tuesday, March, 10 at 7:00 pm at Franklin High School.

BOX SCORE:

BRIAN DUNLAP-21 POINTS, 5 ASSISTS

DEQUAN HOLMAN-12 POINTS, 7 REBOUNDS, 3 ASSISTS

AJ DOWERS-10 POINTS, 12 REBOUNDS, 3 BLOCKS

SKYE ETTIN-6 POINTS, 2 REBOUNDS, 2 ASSISTS

JOSH GORDON-4 POINTS, 3 STEALS

THATCHER FOSTER-2 POINTS

Central Jersey Group III sectional Quarterfinals. Princeton High School-47; Point Pleasant Boro-35

2009-03-05T20:30:00.000-08:00

JAMIE PERETZMAN-The Little Tigers are moving on to the Semi-finals in the Group III central New Jersey tournament. Princeton's stifling defense caught Point Pleasant off guard. The momentum swung in PHS's favor when in the third quarter, off a pass from Brian Dunlap, AJ Dowers rose above the rim, and dunked the ball with authority. After that, Point Pleasant's morale was deflated and their fans were out of the game. This is the first state playoff win for PHS since 1994. They will take on Monmouth Regional High School (the team that beat them in the states last year) on Saturday. Time TBD.

BRIAN DUNLAP-18 POINTS, 2 ASSISTS, 3 STEALS

DEQUAN HOLMAN-18 POINTS, 2 ASSISTS

AJ DOWERS-9 POINTS, 3 REBOUNDS AND ONE HUGE DUNK

SKYE ETTIN-2 POINTS, 3 REBOUNDS, 1 ASSIST. (DID NOT PLAY MOST OF GAME DUE TO FOUL TROUBLE.)

Game Against Palmyra High School. PHS-63; Palmyra-50

2009-02-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

SCORES POSTED BY JAMIE PERETZMAN

Brian Dunlap-24 points, including 4 of 6 from three, and 4 assists.

DeQuan Holman-22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.

Skye Ettin-7 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.

Thatcher Foster-4 points, 2 blocks.

Josh Gordon-5 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Chris Bechler-1 point

Game against Lawrence High School. LHS-60; PHS-55

2009-02-13T20:27:00.000-08:00

SCORES POSTED BY JAMIE PERETZMAN

Brian Dunlap-22 points, including 8 for 8 from the free throw line.

Skye Ettin-15 points, 9 rebonds.

DeQuan Holman-10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists.

AJ Dowers-7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks.

Thatcher Foster-1 point, 5 rebounds

State Tournament

2009-02-13T08:18:00.001-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-The Princeton High School Little Tigers have been awarded the 5th seed in the group 3 NJSIAA state tournament.

They will have a bye in the first round and then on March 5 they will play at Point Pleasant Borough, the 4th seed.

Until then, PHS will play Allentown at home in the first round of the Mercer County Tournament. PHS, the 2nd seed will play Allentown on Tuesday, February 17.

Game Against West Windsor Plainsboro South High School. WWPS-60; PHS-48

2009-02-10T18:09:00.000-08:00

SCORES POSTED BY JAMIE PERETZMAN

Skye Ettin-17 points, 5 rebounds

DeQuan Holman-14 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds

Brian Dunlap-8 points, 2 assists

AJ Dowers-5 points, 4 rebounds

Josh Gordon-2 points, 4 steals.

Game against Ewing High School. PHS-57; EHS-50.

2009-02-08T14:33:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-In the process of winning its ninth straight game, PHS clinched a very rare home playoff game in the Mercer County Tournament.

Ewing appeared to be a very talented and athletic team, however a lack of cohesiveness cost them the game. On the whole PHS played a strong game but a fourth quarter lapse nearly cost the Little Tigers the contest.

A 17-0 PHS run from the last minute of the first quarter until 3:57 remained in the first half staked the Little Tigers to a 14 point lead. However Ewing chipped away and PHS took a five point lead into the locker room.

After a spirited half time speech by assistant coach Bobby Davison, PHS came out with fire in the second half. PHS came out to a 14-9 run to bring their lead to 10 points with 45 seconds remaining in the quarter. They ended the third with a 46-36 lead.

In the fourth quarter after a plethora of PHS turnovers Ewing cut the score to 51-50 PHS. Then, with 1:10 left in the quarter, Devon Holman stole the ball and passed it to his brother DeQuan for the lay-up and the foul. He missed the free throw, but his layup extended the lead to 3 points. Then, with 11 seconds remaining, Brian Dunlap stole the inbounds pass and hit the layup to ice the game.

DeQuan Holman was the high scorer with 20 points. He added 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Brian Dunlap had 14 points and 5 assists and Skye Ettin, who fouled out late in the game, had 13 points.

PHS will be taking on its rival, West Windsor Plainsboro South on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:00. Please come out and support the playoff bound Little Tigers. This game has major post-season implications including seeding for the Mercer County Tournament.

Game against Hamilton West. PHS-41; HWHS-39

2009-02-08T14:19:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-In a packed gym, with Hamilton West's season in the balance, Princeton High School prevailed by the skin of its teeth.

The score fluctuated the entire game, with PHS leading one minute and Hamilton West leading the next. It was not until the fourth quarter that Hamilton West opened a five point lead on the Little Tigers. The way the game had been going, it seemed as though a five point lead would be enough.

However, PHS managed to chip away at the lead until the score was tied. That is when AJ Dowers came to the foul line. Dowers, a 55% free throw shooter hit two clutch shots to put PHS ahead. After Hamilton hit one free throw to cut PHS's lead to one. It was Skye Ettin who then came to the line.

It would have been ideal for him to hit two free throws to bring PHS's lead to three points in order to force HW to hit a half court three to send the game to overtime...a very unlikely prospect. Instead Ettin, a 60% free throw shooter missed his first, but made his second.

HW came charging down the court with six seconds remaining. Star point guard, Brandon Johnson found his teammate wide open under the basket. Unfortunately, he missed the lay-up and PHS went home with the victory, which effectively ended Hamilton West's season.

It is crucial in this part of the season for PHS to win every single game in order to ensure a high seeds in the Mercer County Tournament and the Central Jersey Group III state tournament.

DeQuan Holman, who fouled out late in the game led PHS with 15 points and he added 8 rebounds. Skye Ettin had 13 points and AJ Dowers had 9 points 8 rebounds and 5 blocks.

Hamilton Game Postponed

2009-02-03T12:51:00.000-08:00

The Hamilton game scheduled for today has been postponed until tomorrow February 4th 2009

Game against Robbinsville High School. PHS-74; RHS-54

2009-01-30T20:28:00.000-08:00

Scores posted by JAMIE PERETZMAN

DeQuan Holman-28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals.

AJ Dowers-10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks.

Thatcher Foster-2 points, 1 steal

Chris Bechler-6 points, 3 steals

Brian Dunlap-7 points, 5 assists, 2 steals

Skye Ettin-19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals

Game against Steinert High School. PHS-73; SHS-47

2009-01-30T19:59:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Princeton High School extended its winning streak to 6 games by pounding Steinert High School.

The first quarter started out slow for the Little Tigers, as it commonly has this year. They allowed Steinert to be within five at the end of one, 20-15. However, during the second quarter PHS went on a 16-9 run to go into halftime leading 36-24.

From the third quarter to the end of the game, PHS controlled the tempo. They never relinquished the lead they had had from the opening tip-off. In the fourth quarter PHS went on a 12-0 run to virtually end all hopes of a Steinert comeback.

DeQuan Holman led the scoring with 23 points and added 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Skye Ettin had 17 points and 5 rebounds and Brian Dunlap had 16 points including 6 for 6 from the foul line. He also had 9 assists.

From the start, the usually solid Steinert team looked overmatched by PHS's ball pressure and suffocating defense. This defense ranks second in the CVC behind only W-W South. The Little Tigers lead the league in offense.

EXTRA NOTES: Davon Black, a freshman for PHS came off the bench in the last minute of Tuesday's victory and scored the first varsity points of his high school career. Sophomore Eamon Cuddy saw his first action of the season, but he did not score.

Game against Princeton Day School. PHS-83; PDS-47

2009-01-27T19:05:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Mission accomplished.

As a result of a 36 point victory against cross-town rival Princeton Day School, Princeton High School not only won its fifth game in a row, all by double digits, it clinched a spot in the New Jersey State Playoff tournament.

All the painstaking practices, film sessions and weight lifting have paid off for the playoff bound PHS Little Tigers. However, as nice as a playoff spot is, head coach Jason Carter has made it clear that they are not yet done. Ideally, PHS wants to clinch a home playoff game, which hasn't been done since 1995, when Carter was a player at PHS.

The dedicated fan base helped to make PHS's "away" game into a virtual home game. It is this reason, this "6th" man that makes a home playoff game so important.

Trips to PDS's gym elicit memories of PHS's first round Mercer County Tournament Victory last year. But also, their annual game is a contest to determine which Princeton area High School reigns supreme in the realm of basketball. It is also the reuniting of PDS star player Joe Rogers and his former school. The 5th year senior left PHS two years ago to join the PDS squad. In Monday's game, Rogers accumulated 6 points and a technical foul and then left the game.

This game surely lived up to the chippiness level of many of the past contests between these bitter rivals. PDS had two technical fouls and one intentional foul while PHS was able to keep its composure knowing that it had its adoring fans to get their backs.

In a surprisingly close first quarter, it was Brian "Dirty" Dunlap that hit a three pointer at the buzzer to keep the momentum in PHS's direction. From that point on it was easy sailing and Carter was able to rest his starting five in the third game of a 6 games in 9 day stretch. The bench for PHS found it hard to score points while conceding too many of them to PDS.

The aforementioned Brian Dunlap led the scoring with 23 points including 6 assists and 5 steals. Skye Ettin followed with 18 points and 7 rebounds and DeQuan Holman had 14 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Game against Voorhees High School. PHS-64; VHS-50

2009-01-26T06:03:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Problem solved. Throughout the course of this season Princeton High School's biggest problem had been slow starts. Not on this day, however. Facing a tough, out of conference opponent the Little Tigers went on a 25-0 run in the first quarter to make short work of Voorhees High School.

Voorhees (6-3) looked confused by PHS' ball pressure, which resulted in many turnovers. VHS, who had beaten Montgomery the game before, looked ill prepared for its game against PHS' speed, quickness, and pace.

Leading up to the Voorhees game, PHS head coach Jason Carter instilled in the minds of his players that Voorhees was a very good team and that this game would provide a measuring stick for the season. However, none of the players thought that they would win this easily.

The score after the first quarter was 28-4 PHS. Despite the large lead, Carter wanted to keep the pressure on. He knew that Voorhees had the capability to play much better than they were and he feared a comeback.

With 2:45 left in the second quarter, PHS took its largest lead of the game, 29 points, 39-10. At half time the Little Tigers led 39-12.

In the third quarter, Voorhees played more like itself. They outscored PHS 18-11 to cut the PHS lead to 50-30 after the third quarter. However, Voorhees got itself into foul trouble early in the second half, and the anomalously stellar foul shooting by PHS allowed the Little Tigers to keep their double digit lead. A below average free throw shooting team for much of the year the Little Tigers were 15-19 (78.9%)in this contest.

In the 4th quarter, Voorhees showed their real skill, outscoring PHS 20-14. However, PHS already had too large a lead to overcome.

It was the first quarter in this game that both created a big lead and demoralized Voorhees that won the game for PHS. This also shows how important quick starts are.

DeQuan Holman, after spending his morning taking the SATs, arrived at gametime and scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Skye Ettin followed with 15 points, and Brian Dunlap had 14 points including 5 for 5 from the foul line.

PHS (8-3) will take on Princeton Day School (2-8) in a big rivalry game on Monday, January 26 at PDS's gym. Game time is 5:30.

Spaghetti Dinner, February 11

2009-01-23T20:21:00.000-08:00

On February 11, the Princeton High School boy's basketball team is hosting a spaghetti dinner to raise money for its program. There will be two seatings. The first will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the late seating will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For adults the ticket price is $8 and for children age 12 and under the ticket price is $5. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for this event please see a member of any one of the three basketball teams. The dinner will be held in the Princeton High School cafeteria. Please make checks payable to the PHS Basketball Booster Club.

Game against West Windsor Plainsboro North High School. PHS-73; WWPN-56

2009-01-23T19:58:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Going on the road in the Colonial Valley Conference is never easy. But against West Windsor North Princeton High School tamed its unfamiliar surroundings with hard nosed defense and an explosive offense, always the recipe for success away from home. The convincing seventeen point victory improved the Little Tigers record to 7-3.

Once again, PHS did not come out to start the game with the intensity and high quality play they exhibited later in the game. This tendency of getting off to slow starts has become a dangerous pattern for PHS. The Little Tigers ended the first quarter with a 15-9 lead. However, as the game progressed PHS cranked it up considerably. The traveling PHS fans made the tough conference road game a virtual home game.

Leading at halftime 32-20. PHS knew that its former assistant coach Dale Florio, now the head man at WW-P, was going to have his team playing hard in the second half. PHS needed to match and then surpass North's intensity. They did just that.

Midway through the third quarter PHS extended its lead to 18 points and ended the third quarter leading North 52-37. This 15 point lead however, turned very quickly into an 8 point lead. But because North had entered the penalty with their fouls fairly early in the half PHS was able to close the game out from the free throw line. PHS, although not a great foul shooting team, with a free throw percentage of 60%, was able to convert enough from the line to close out the game. Overall PHS went 22 for 34 (65%) from the line.

Any time a team can win a conference game on the road, it is an accomplishment. Even more of an accomplishment is holding the usually high scoring Knights to only 56 points.

DeQuan Holman lead the scoring with 18 points, Brian Dunlap followed with 17 points and 4 assists. Skye Ettin had a double double with 11 points and 11 rebounds and Thatcher Foster added 11 points including a clutch 3 for 3 from the foul line.

PHS will take on Vorhees High School on Saturday, January 24 at 1:00 in the Princeton High School gym.

Game against Allentown High School (NJ) PHS-67; AHS-35

2009-01-23T19:24:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-Allentown High is typically in the lower tier of the Colonial Valley Conference. In a game PHS expected to win, the Little Tigers, perhaps overconfident, got off to a slow start. As the first quarter unfolded things were a little too close for comfort.

After going up 12-0 with 3:51 left in the first quarter, PHS allowed Allentown to climb back into the game ending the quarter on an 8-2 run to cut the Princeton lead to four, 12-8.

PHS continued its bad habit of starting out slowly allowing Allentown to have a little hope as the second quarter played out. After the Little Tigers took a 25-9 with 4:31 left in the half, Allentown scored 9 more points in the quarter to PHS's 5 sending the Little Tigers into the locker room with a 30-18 halftime lead.

Obviously disappointed by its first half performance, PHS knew it had to play its kind of basketball--fast breaks, hard-nosed defense and immense ball pressure It is the third quarter that exemplified the type of team that PHS has the potential to be.

After Allentown scored a basket in the first 17 seconds of the third quarter to cut the PHS lead to ten, PHS went on to score the next 35 consecutive points to extend its lead to 65-20. Shortly thereafter head coach, Jason Carter, emptied his bench. In garbage time, Allentown finished out the game with on a 15-2 run making the final score a little more respectable.

Skye Ettin led the scoring with 26 points, followed by Brian Dunlap's 14 points and 5 assists and DeQuan Holman's 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Game against Northern Burlington High School. PHS-68; NBHS-51

2009-01-18T11:22:00.000-08:00

BY JAMIE PERETZMAN-To avoid going 0-3 in what was arguably their most difficult week of the season, Princeton High School thought of its game against Northern Burlington as a must win.

Following two heartbreaking losses where the lead was lost late in the game on both occasions, the rout of Northern Burlington was much welcomed. PHS just wanted to salvage one win before heading into the meat of its CVC schedule.

One player in particular stepped up to this challenge of persevering through physical and mental weariness. DeQuan Holman, following two mediocre games, dropped 35 points on Northern Burlington, a career high.

If you consider the opposite of PHS' performances against Notre Dame and Trenton that would be the Northern Burlington game. The Little Tigers made 52% of their field goals, grabbed 19 total rebounds and made 14 out of 19 free throws. (74%) PHS also decreased its recent habit of over-dribbling and moved the ball around with great effectiveness, hitting wide open lay-ups a majority of the time. The reason for this turnaround is because PHS went back to the basics for this game. The motion offense was only put in this season and following two consecutive losses, PHS went back to its basic offensive sets. They also pressured the athletically inferior Northern Burlington and forced them to commit many turnovers.

In addition to his 35 points DeQuan Holman added 5 assists, 5 rebounds and 6 steals. Skye Ettin had 13 points, and 4 rebounds and Brian Dunlap had 10 points including 6 for 6 from the free throw line, 5 assists and 4 steals.

Princeton High School (5-3) will host Allentown High School on Tuesday, January, 20 at 6:00 in an effort to break its 2 game CVC losing streak.

Game against Trenton High School. THS-61; PHS-51

2009-01-16T17:12:00.000-08:00

A hush fell over the locker room following tonight's game. In a game where a 9 point half time lead was turned into a 10 point loss, there was nothing to say.

In the 1st half, it looked as though Princeton High School had some poise and patience running its offense and on the other side of the ball, stifling defense to hold Trenton to only 21 points. PHS made its shots in the paint and most of its free throws.

Then came the second half.

It started out well for The Tigers, a couple lay-ups here and there ballooned the lead to 12 points. Then, Trenton went on the offensive. When the smoke had cleared, Trenton claimed the lead for the first time in the game, and never looked back.

PHS tried to prolong the game by fouling in the last minute and at one point cut the lead to 7 points, but like all the teams PHS has played this year, Trenton made its free throws. During Trenton's comeback, the basketball being played was fast, sloppy and mistake-ridden but it was Trenton who was able to make order out of the chaos.

From the second half score of 30-21 in PHS's favor, the game resulted in a 19 point turnaround. Trenton scored 40 points in the second half to PHS's 21.

It seemed as though Trenton was a better team than they looked in the first half and they displayed its true talent in the second half. They hit more of their shots, decreased the turnovers and stopped the PHS attack dead in its tracks.

Skye Ettin had the high score with 20 points and 3 rebounds, Brian Dunlap had 8 points 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Devon Holman had 7 points and DeQuan Holman had 6 points and 8 assists.

Although a very tough loss for PHS, they will have to try and shake it off because they take on Northern Burlington in a non-conference game tomorrow, January 17 at 11:30 a.m.

By Jamie Peretzman

Game against Notre Dame High School. NHS-55; PHS-52 OT

2009-01-14T20:29:00.000-08:00

In a close game that came down to the last minute of regulation and into one overtime period, missed field goals and free throws and abundant and unnecessary fouls turned out to be the downfall of Princeton High School.

Notre Dame, which seemed like a carbon copy of Springfield-Delco, made a very high percentage of its field goals and free throws. Perhaps there is a pattern with PHS having trouble with good-shooting and disciplined teams. Their only two losses of the season came against teams of this nature.

A major component to PHS's offense is its fast break. However, Notre Dame neutralized it with a very good transition defense. Every player on their team sprinted back on defense to stop the PHS attack.

At the half, Notre Dame was up two. However, PHS went on a surge in the third quarter. Josh Gordon hit a three pointer to extend the lead to 27-24. Then, off a steal, DeQuan Holman sprinted down the floor and joined AJ Dowers as the only players to dunk in a game. The Little Tigers then extended their lead to ten. At that point, PHS should have retained the mental advantage but on Notre Dame's next possession, they hit a three to combat the excitement in the gym.

PHS led 42-39 at the end of three. However, PHS reached the double bonus very quickly and sent Notre Dame to the line many times in the fourth quarter. With less than a minute left and the score tied 46-46, PHS had the last shot. Although Dequan Holman had an open look from three, it rimmed in and out. Into overtime they went.

In the overtime period, Notre Dame got the lead very quickly and never lost it. Although PHS cut it to 1, turnovers on offense, too many fouls and missed shots are why PHS lost. Notre Dame didn't help the PHS cause by making all of its free throws down the stretch.

DeQuan Holman was the high scorer for PHS with 14 points and added 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Both Skye Ettin and AJ Dowers scored 10 points and Brian Dunlap had 9.

PHS will take on Trenton Central High School this Friday, January 16, and Northern Burlington on Saturday, January 17. Also, the Lawrence game has been rescheduled to February 12 according to HighSchoolSports.net.

By Jamie Peretzman

Game against North Brunswick canceled.

2009-01-09T18:00:00.000-08:00

Due to concerns about the weather, the game against North Brunswick scheduled for Saturday January 10 has been canceled. There is not as of this point a definitive date that the game will be made up.

Game against Nottingham High School. PHS-79; NHS-42

2009-01-09T04:58:00.000-08:00

Payback is sweet.

During the football season it was Nottingham running back Kendrick Williams who led his team to a victory over PHS. However, last night Princeton running back and starting guard Josh Gordon turned the tables. It is the 5'9" Williams who also makes the Nottingham basketball team go but last night he was held scoreless in the first half on his way to scoring only six points for the game as PHS continued its strong early season play with a 37 point rout of the visiting Northstars.

Nottingham was coming off a 2 point win against North Brunswick, the team that PHS plays on Saturday. PHS was coming off a win against Hopewell Valley, but it was Nottingham who left defeated.

PHS's defensive pressure was on display for all 32 minutes. The Little Tigers held Nottingham to only 16 first half points. But what made this game such an outstanding show of force was the fact that the only thing stronger than the defense, was the offense.

At the end of the first quarter, PHS led 20-11, at the end of the second quarter 36-16, and at the end of the third quarter expanded the lead to 62-26.

PHS was able to exploit the youth, inexperience and height advantage it had over Nottingham. The Northstars had match up problems from the opening tip-off with AJ Dowers at 6' 8'' and Skye Ettin at 6' 4" and a starting lineup with four starters six feet tall and under.

DeQuan Holman led the scoring with 18 points and kept up his tremendous defense with 6 steals. AJ Dowers, continuing his dominating streak scored 16 points and had 5 rebounds and Skye Ettin scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Although the foul shooting still needs some work, it appears as though PHS is right where it wants to be heading into a tough out of conference road game against North Brunswick on Saturday January 10 at 2:00.

Extra Notes: Steven Fuchs provided a spark coming off the bench and in the process scored his first points of the season. Everyone on the varsity team has now scored this season.

By Jamie Peretzman

Game against Hopewell Valley High School. PHS-69; HVHS-41

2009-01-06T20:15:00.000-08:00

In their home opener, the Princeton High School Little Tigers gave their fans exactly what they wanted.

In an explosion of points and defensive prowess, PHS proved itself in a divisional match up. Everybody except one player on the team scored a basket and for the first time this year everyone on the team received playing time.

The game started out slowly for PHS, as it commonly has this year. In fact, Hopewell scored the first points. The first possession for PHS resulted in two missed lay-ups, but they never looked back from there. At the half PHS led by 12 points and at the end of the third quarter PHS led by 17.

Although Hopewell lost the game, they played hard. They dove for loose balls and it never seemed like they gave up even though they were down by many points. That being said, PHS played a very strong game.

The only facet of the game that it looks as though PHS needs to work on is its foul shooting. For the season, as a team, PHS is shooting an anemic 62% from the foul line.

DeQuan Holman once again led the scoring with 16 points and added 5 steals. Brian Dunlap dropped in 13 points with 6 assists and 2 rebounds and AJ Dowers, proving himself a strong post player, scored 14 points, all but 4 scored in the paint.

PHS sent a message to the defending CVC champion and the CVC as a whole; a message they will try and back up all season. It looks as though the win against William Allen was beneficial to the team as PHS looks to ride its momentum. PHS will host Nottingham High School on Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 and will travel to North Brunswick H.S. for an out of conference game on Saturday January 10 at 2:00.

Extra Notes: Marlowe Alter and Chris Bechler both scored their first varsity points on Tuesday, January 6. Alter ended up with 2 points and Bechler had 5.

By Jamie Peretzman

Game against William Allen High School. PHS-44; WAHS-43

2008-12-31T08:23:00.000-08:00

Coach Carter with Coach Doug Snyder, Coach Karim and Coach Davison

The student has become the teacher.

In his return to the William Allen Holiday Tournament after a loss in 2007 PHS coach Jason Carter and his experienced group of juniors and seniors avenged last season's defeat with a pulsating 44-43 victory over the host school. In the process Carter defeated William Allen coach Doug Snyder his old high school coach he played for at PHS.

Coming off a disappointing loss to Springfield-Delco High School on Monday, PHS was seeking redemption. From the opening tip off, PHS was far more energetic and intense than its opponent. After the first quarter, to the surprise of the packed William Allen gymnasium, PHS was up 17-9.

With a strong second quarter the Little Tigers added to their lead taking a nine point lead into the locker room at 30-21.

PHS led 37-30 after three, but in the fourth quarter things tightened considerably as William Allen quickly tied things up. However, PHS struck back as Jordan Metro, playing for the injured Thatcher Foster, hit a layup to put PHS up by 2. AJ Dowers was then put in as a defensive replacement which turned out to be a smart move. On William Allen's next possession, Dowers came up with a huge block and threw it out to DeQuan Holman who was fouled intentionally. He went to the line for a 1-1 and hit both. Allen then came down the floor and hit a three pointer in the corner to cut the lead to 1. With 5 seconds left Josh Gordon inbounded the ball to Holman who was fouled. But this time he missed his first shot and the half court prayer by William Allen was wide. Final score, PHS-44; WAHS-43.

DeQuan Holman, the MVP of the game, had 18 points with 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Skye Ettin had 11 points 5 rebounds and 3 steals and AJ Dowers had 6 points with 6 rebounds and 2 huge blocks.

As PHS returns triumphantly to Princeton, closer as a team and with a big win under its belt, the team looks forward to playing for the first time this season in its own gym winners of two of its first three games.

By Jamie Peretzman

Game against Springfield Delco High School. SHS-63; PHS-58

2008-12-29T18:37:00.001-08:00

The Tigers only lost to Springfield-Delco by 5 points in their first game of the William Allen tournament in Allentown, Pa, but the final score is not indicative of how the game transpired.

Springfield-Delco never relinquished the lead that it held for the entire game. Although Princeton High School attempted and sometimes succeeded in going on runs, they turned out to be superfluous. PHS could never quite take over the lead.

The repeated fouls and lackluster defense contributed to PHS's loss. In each of the two halves, PHS reached the double bonus. Not a smart move considering Springfield shot 20/26 from the free throw line. Springfield was also impressive from the three point line nailing 5. Springfield looked very disciplined and rarely missed a shot.

The game was always within reach for PHS, fluctuating from a 2 point deficit to an 11 point deficit, but PHS could not catch up to Springfield.

Skye Ettin was named the MVP for PHS for the first game of the round robin. He scored 16 points and added 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Brian Dunlap scored 13 points with 6 assists and DeQuan Holman scored 9 points and added 7 assists. The bench for PHS also brought some needed intensity like Jordan Metro's 4 points and Devon Holman's 6 points off of two threes.

The purpose of the road trip to Allentown is to test PHS's mettle against non-CVC teams. Springfield gave them a good test and turned out to be an appropriate measuring stick for what PHS needs to work on to be successful this season.

PHS will take on William Allen High School tomorrow, December 30 at 7:30 p.m. William Allen has already defeated Springfield-Delco.

By Jamie Peretzman

Lawrence Game has been rescheduled

2008-12-25T15:26:00.000-08:00

The Lawerence Game originally scheduled for December 19th, has been rescheduled for Monday February 2nd @PHS

William Allen Holiday Basketball Tournament Game Schedule

2008-12-24T06:15:00.000-08:00

December 29th Game 1 PHS Vs Springfield Delco 5:30 Away uniforms

December 30th Game 2 PHS Vs Willam Allen 7:00 Home uniforms

Game against Hightstown High School. PHS-67; HHS-50

2008-12-22T20:17:00.000-08:00

Because Princeton High School's home opener against Lawrence was cancelled last Friday, they were forced to go on the road for their first game of the year. The unsuspecting victim was Hightstown High School.

Right from the tip off, ironically not won by PHS, they controlled the tempo of the game. The Little Tigers rarely set up their motion offense because of the mass of points scored off fast breaks, and they gave Hightstown a taste of their own medicine by using a full court press.

PHS had a tremendous advantage on its side. The die hard followers of the team made the trek to the Hightstown gym, making the "hostile" away game virtually a home game. This "6th man" yelled and screamed the PHS Little Tigers to victory.

PHS had not won a game in Hightstown's own backyard for a very long time, and the coaching staff and the players were pleased with the collective effort. Everybody that stepped onto the court on December 22, contributed positively to the 17 point victory.

The double-digit margin was very indicative of how the game transpired. PHS came out firing and running all over the Hightstown players.

DeQuan Holman led the scoring with 16 points, and added 7 assists and 6 steals. Thatcher Foster had 13 points, Brian Dunlap had 8 points and 5 assists and AJ Dowers, the man of the match, boasting a recent acceptance into Washington and Lee University, had 15 points and 7 rebounds. AJ also had a dunk that brought down the house and deflated the dwindling morale of Hightstown. His scream that followed the slam reverberated throughout the gymnasium and shook the floor boards.

PHS' next games will take place during the Holiday Break at the William Allen tournament in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Hope to see you all at the games next year!

By Jamie Peretzman

T-Shirts

2008-12-21T09:37:00.000-08:00

If you would like a T-Shirt they are available to purchase. Long sleeve are $17.00 and in stock. Short Sleeve t-shirts are $12.00 and out of stock but come in January 5th. Both are available in all sizes.

Hightstown Game December 22

2008-12-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

The Highstown game has been changed to December 22nd. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday December 23rd. It is @Highstown High School. 4:00 freshman, 5:30 JV, 7:00 Varsity

Clinic

2008-12-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, December 20, the Princeton High School varsity players, coaches and managers gave back to the community that has supported them throughout their entire high school career.

They held a clinic for the Dillon basketball players who wanted to improve their basketball skills. They worked on dribbling, passing, shooting, endurance, and to the chagrin of Coach Carter, listening skills.

It seemed as though the kids really enjoyed the clinic and were having fun. Everybody learned a little something about basketball that they can hopefully use in games and to further their basketball careers.

It also gave a chance for the varsity players to practice their coaching skills and they got a lot of practice because there was a great turnout.

Since PHS's game on Friday against Lawrence was canceled due to snow, PHS will take on Hightstown on the road on Monday, December 22.

If you want to support the team t-shirts are available to purchase. There are long sleeve Princeton High School basketball shirts in stock for $17 each in all sizes and as of January 5, short sleeve t-shirts for $12 in all sizes.

By Jamie Peretzman

Lawrence Game Canceled For Tonight

2008-12-19T12:29:00.000-08:00

The game tonight vs Lawerence High School has been canceled it will be rescheduled

Scrimmage against Bordentown High School. PHS-56; BHS-41

2008-12-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday, December 16, Princeton High School matched their pre-season mark from last year by improving their record to 4-0. They beat Bordentown Regional High School by 15 points.

PHS came out with more energy than their opponents despite the tediously long bus ride through the freezing rain. From the tip off, PHS looked more lively than Bordentown, and it showed on the court.

PHS led after the 1st half 29-15, with every member of the team contributing positively. PHS looked more focused, and more fit than Bordentown. A majority of PHS's points were scored off fast breaks, when they were able to exploit the porous transition defense that Bordentown through out.

In the second half, it looked as though Bordentown had something to prove. The second half was neck and neck for the full sixteen minutes. However, PHS prevailed 27-26. The final score read 56-41.

Skye Ettin led the scoring with 23 points, followed by 19 points and 11 rebounds from DeQuan Holman, and 13 points and 11 assists from Brian Dunlap.

Pre-season for the PHS Little Tigers is now over. So as they try to continue their winning ways, they will take on Lawrence High School this Friday in their home opener and first game of the 2008-09 season.

By Jamie Peretzman

2008-09 Season Tip-Off Banquet December 17th PHS cafeteria@6:30 PM

2008-12-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, December 17th in the PHS cafeteria @6:30 PM

Seniors: Drinks

Juniors: Salads and bread

Sophomores: Entrees

Freshman: Entrees

Should Serve up to 12-14 people

Some Favorites fried Chicken, Buffalo Wings, Pizza, Hoagies, Spaghetti & Meat balls, Pasta salad, lasagna

Scrimmage against Florence High School; PHS-46 FHS-29

2008-12-12T16:35:00.000-08:00

Princeton High School improved their pre-season record to 3-0 on Friday evening with their win over Florence High School.

PHS came out a little slow in the first half and had an abundance of turnovers. Florence's stingy defense frazzled the Princeton players and there were many missed layups by PHS resulting in a first half score of 18-16 in Florence's favor.

In the second half, nerves calmed, as PHS started to execute their gameplan; fast breaks, and moving the ball on offense. They hammered Florence in the second half, 30-11.

Skye Ettin led the scoring with 18 points. Brian Dunlap had 8 points and Devon Holman continued his solid play with 6 points.

On Tuesday, December 16, PHS will take on Bordentown on the road in a pre-season scrimmage.

The home opener for PHS is on Friday, December 19.

By Jamie Peretzman

Scrimmage against RIverside High School: PHS-75; Riverside-36

2008-12-10T18:13:00.000-08:00

Princeton High School improved to 2-0 in the pre-season with their win over Riverside High School on Wednesday, December 10.

After a long bus ride in the pouring rain, the team arrived at the gymnasium and only had 10 minutes to warm up. This proved not to be important after Princeton came out and scored 18 points in the first quarter.

Confusing Riverside with its press, and scoring many of its points off fast breaks, it looked as though the hard and long practices were paying off.

Skye Ettin led the scoring with 23 points, DeQuan Holman followed with 19 points, and Brian Dunlap had 13 points.

PHS's next game will be against Florence High School on Friday, December 12 at Florence.

By Jamie Peretzman

Scrimmage against Burlington Township. PHS-79 Burlington-32

2008-12-06T11:04:00.001-08:00

The scrimmage against Burlington Township was the result of all the pent up energy and excitement that Princeton had, as they looked to play their first organized game since last season.

AJ Dowers was the star of the game with 20 points and 17 rebounds, Skye Ettin added 12, Brian Dunlap had 16, and DeQuan Holeman, who only played the second half, scored 12 points.

When all is said and done, the game was a good effort by Princeton. The coaching staff was very pleased. The players applied all they had learned in 6 practices, and came out with great intensity and presence.

Although, Princeton prevailed over Burlington Township on Friday, there is a lot of things to work on, and practice before the regular season commences.

Princeton High School will take on Riverside High School on the road next Wednesday.

By Jamie Peretzman

PHS Boys Basketball Schedule 2008-2009

2008-12-01T16:06:00.000-08:00

December 5th @Burlington Township High School (scrimmage) 4:00

December 10th @Riverside (Scrimmage) 5:30

December 12th @Florence (Scrimmage) 4:00

December 15th @Pennsauken (Scrimmage) Cancelled.

December 16th @Bordentown (Scrimmage) Time 5:30

December 19th Lawerence High School @PHS 6:00

December 23rd @Highstown High School 7:00

December 28th Leaving for Allentown Holiday Tournament 9:00 AM

December 29th and 30th @Allentown Holiday Tournament

January 6th Hopewell Valley Central @PHS 6:00

January 9th Nottingham High School @PHS 6:00

January 10th @North Brunswick Township High School 2:00

January 13th @Notre Dame High School 7:00

January 16th Trenton Central High School @PHS 6:00

January 17th @Northern Burlington Regional 11:30

January 20th Allentown High School @PHS 6:00

January 23rd @West Windsor-Plainsboro North 7:00

January 24th Voorhees @PHS 1:00

January 26th @Princeton Day School 4:15

January 27th Steinert High School @PHS 6:00

January 30th @Robbinsville High School 7:00

January 31st @Hillsborough High School 1:00

February 3rd @Hamilton High West 7:00

February 6th @Ewing High School 7:00

February 10th West Windsor-Plainsboro South @PHS 6:00

2008-2009 Varsity Roster

2008-12-01T16:02:00.000-08:00

#12 Brian Dunlap Sr 6'0" 155

#32 AJ Dowers Sr 6'8" 225

#23 DeQuan Holman Sr 6'1" 180

#31 Chris Bechler Sr 5'11" 140

#21 Steven Fuchs Sr 6'1" 170

#10 Marlowe Alter Sr 5'7" 125

#4 Skye Ettin Jr 6'4" 165

#22 Joshua Gordon Jr 5'7" 170

#34 Thatcher Foster Jr 6'5" 185

#11 Devon Holman Jr 5'8" 150

#24 Jordan Metro Jr 6'4" 170