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Friday, March 5, 2010

NJSIAA Notrh 1, Group 2 tournament
GIRLS BASKETBALL:Back at full strength, Ramsey pulls another upset

Moriah Sweeney's early season injury was was an obstacle for Ramsey, but her return to fill strength has been a catalyst for the Rams, who pulled their second straight state tournament upset, 40-39, over Hawthorne.

By Rich Barton
NJS.com Staff Writer

HAWTHORNE – When Ramsey ended their 2008-2009 season with a first-round loss to Hawthorne in the state tournament, there were no tears because, with virtually the entire team returning, there was plenty of promise for this year and the success it was supposed to bring. And after a fast start to 2009-10, the expectations for the Lady Rams rose.But when leading scorer Moriah Sweeney went down a hip injury, their fortunes took a hit. In any other season, a nine-game losing streak meant no shot at playing in a state tournament, let alone thriving in one. But with the new rule in place throughout the state that takes under .500 teams to fill out each section’s 16-team bracket, the Rams had new life. MORE...

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Ramsey's Moriah Sweeney.

FEBRUARY
GIRLS BASKETBALL:Ramsey ends nine-game skid and Highlands' state tourney hopes

DECEMBER
ICE HOCKEY:Ramsey ices St. Peter's Prep in Holiday Classic

MORE RAMSEY HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS COVERAGE

NOVEMBER
FIELD HOCKEY:Northern Highlands repeats as county champion

OCTOBER
FIELD HOCKEY:Ramsey responds and reaches county final

TENNIS:Ramsey turns the tables in sectional semifinals