2/18/25
Branchburg, NJ-Mercer women’s basketball (16-7) lost 67-69 at Raritan Valley CC (18-10) following a strong second half comeback from the Vikings who trailed by twelve at the half. Sophomore Gabriella Ross (Lakehurst, NJ/Monsignor Donovan Catholic) had 26 points and freshman Zaakirah Edwards (Philadelphia, PA/Mastery Charter) had 10 points, going 8 for 8 from the free throw line. Sophomore Jhava Wilson (Trenton, NJ/Trenton Central) had 10 points and sophomore Lia Sekhniashvili (Madrid, Spain / American School of Madrid) had eight points. Freshman Jayla Jones (Mount Holly, NJ/Rancocas Valley) and sophomore Carla Cencerrero Gallego (Mataro, Spain/Institut Laia l'Arguero) each had six rebounds in the loss.
The Vikings next play Raritan Valley in the Region 19 Playoffs at a date and time to be determined.