Jefferson's Patricia Orlandoni leaps high with the ball during a shot in the first half. Orlandoni scored 13 points. (
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Newton's Taylor Squiers scored 3 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and is credited with 1 steal. (
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In the second quarter Jefferson's Allyson Legora holds the ball while scanning the court for an open teammate to pass to. Legora scored 2 points. (
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Newton's Olivia Buckley dribbles the ball while covered by Jefferson's Patricia Orlandoni in the second half. Buckley scored 8 points. (
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Newton's Amy Fehr holds the ball while scanning the court for an open teammate to pass to. Fehr grabbed 5 rebounds. (
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Jefferson's Mackenzie Rock (24) is in the midst of a shot in the second quarter. (
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Jefferson Township High School (Oak Ridge) defeated Newton High School in girls varsity basketball on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The final score was 45-32. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) sectional tournament, Semifinal Round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 took place at Jefferson Township High School.
Ivana Tisma scored a game-high 18 points for Jefferson Township. Patricia Orlandoni scored 13 points. Deanna Torsiello scored 6 points. Olivia Demko scored 4 points. Leah Demko and Allyson Legora scored 2 points apiece.
Jessie Brannick scored a team-high 12 points for Newton. Maddie Gore scored 9 points. Olivia Buckley scored 8 points. Taylor Squiers scored 3 points.
Jefferson Township will play against Westwood Regional High School in the next round on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Team records: Jefferson Falcons 23-6. Newton Braves 19-9.
