Girls Basketball – WOBM Semifinal Scoreboard

WOBM Christmas Classic

Semifinals

At Pine Belt Arena

(2) Middletown South 59, (3) Red Bank Catholic 45

Middletown South head coach Tom Brennan picked up his 300th career victory as junior Stephanie Karcz tied her career high by pouring in 27 points to lead the Eagles past the Caseys and into Tuesday's championship game at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Belt Arena against defending champion Manasquan.

Sophomore Alexandra Balsamo added 12 points, and senior guard Angela DeBartolome and junior Julia Valkos each chipped in with eight points for Middletown South.

Senior guard Alex Barazotti led the Caseys with 14 points and forward Maureen Coakley added 10.

(1) Manasquan 83, (4) Freehold Twp. 44

Senior Marina Mabrey poured in a game-high 30 points, 23 in the first half, and guard Stella Clark added 17 as the defending WOBM champion Warriors rolled into the finals by topping the Patriots.

Sam Famulare led Freehold Township with 15 points.

Consolation

At Pine Belt Arena

(11) Toms River North 38, (10) Jackson Memorial 27

Christina Ribaudo dropped in 12 points to help the Mariners top the Jaguars.

(8) Brick Memorial 58, (12) Manchester 42

Danielle Oakley scored 14 points to send the Mustangs past the Hawks.

(6) Donovan Catholic 57, (7) Central 42

The Griffins knocked off the Golden Eagles behind 14 points from senior guard Chelsea Crowe.

(5) Colts Neck 57, (9) Point Boro 52

Elise Brown poured in 18 points to help the Cougars pick up a win over the Panthers.

At Toms River North