Micah Gordon and Other Sectional Finals Superstars

<p>The sectional finals for Groups 2 and 4 took place on Friday with eight teams taking home a trophy. Prospects had monster games as they helped their teams lift hardware. Here are the prospects who had big games to help their teams win the sectional finals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344521' first='Micah' last='Gordon'], 6'0 PG Plainfield 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Gordon torched Linden for a night-high 33 points as he helped Plainfield retain its sectional title. The 6'0 guard used his tight handle to get to his spot on the floor and consistently got to the three-point line during the game. Gordon shot the ball with confidence from deep as he drilled three shots from behind the arc. He made smart decisions with the ball in his hands and got deflections to jump start fast breaks. Gordon has been putting up big numbers all season long as he looks to win a second consecutive Group 4 title with Plainfield.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2763527' first='Chris' last='Abreu'], 6'2 PG Cherry Hill East 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Abreu powered the Cougars' offense in the South Jersey Group 4 title game against Lenape as he had a game-high 23 points. The 6'2 guard used his quick first step to get to his spot on the floor and finished nicely around the rim. Abreu wasted little motion in his release and showed the ability to shoot both off the dribble and catch. He jumped passing lanes to get steals and ran the offense effectively throughout the game. Abreu is a speedy guard prospect who should continue to make plays at both ends of the floor in the state semifinals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628179' first='Mason' last='Murawski'], 6'2 CG Middle Township 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Murawski sparked the Panthers' upset victory over Camden as he tied <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604422' first='Alex' last='Pace']</strong> with a game-high 22 points. The 6'2 guard buried five triples in the game as he made The High pay for giving him space behind the arc. Murawski moved well without the ball in his hands, freeing himself for open jumpers and layups in the half court. He rarely forced jumpers in the half court and slid his feet on the defensive end. Murawski is a sharp-shooting guard prospect who should continue to torch the nets from distance in the state semifinals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1790209' first='Ethan' last='Lin'], 6'4 PG Montgomery 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Lin had a strong game for the Cougars in their overtime win over Hillsborough as he scored a game-high 22 points. The Penn commit used his size to see over his defender and got to his spot on the floor during the game. Lin rose up with confidence on his jumper and drew contact in the paint. He used his length to make an impact on the defensive end and played off the ball as well. Lin has won three straight sectional titles and is looking to end his varsity career with a state title.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Owen Farley, 6'0 SG Ramsey 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Farley had a strong game for the Rams as he had a game-high 19 points in the win. The 6'0 guard knocked down jumpers from behind the arc and set his feet before he shot. Farley did more than just shoot as he also got into the lane off the bounce and finished well around the rim. He moved well without the ball in his hands and got deflections on the defensive end. Farley has been consistent all season for the Rams in the backcourt, which should carry over into the state semifinals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2205839' first='Luke' last='Cruz'], 6'9 PF Rumson Fair-Haven 2026</strong></h2>   <p>Cruz was dominant for the Bulldogs in their road win over Manasquan as he put up 17 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. The 6'9 forward was able to get to the rim off the bounce and drew contact in the paint. Cruz got position down low and showed the ability to pass out of the post. He skied for rebounds on both ends of the floor and swatted shots around the rim. Cruz has been dominant all season long for Rumson Fair-Haven and will look to continue his ways against Middle Township in the state semifinals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2786649' first='Avery' last='Cano'], 5'10 CG Lyndhurst 2028</strong></h2>   <p>Cano was a big part of the Golden Bears' comeback victory as he scored a game-high 18 points. The 5'10 guard got into the lane off the bounce and drew contact in the paint. Cano made smart decisions with the ball in his hands and showed the ability to play off the ball. He worked hard on the defensive end and was unafraid of taking big shots down the stretch. Cano has come up with clutch moments for Lyndhurst during the season, which should continue in the state semifinals.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2201964' first='Elijah' last='Caldwell'], 5'6 East Orange 2027</strong></h2>   <p>Caldwell keyed the Jaguars' offense in their win over Hackensack as he put up 11 points and four assists. The 5'6 guard blew by his defender off the bounce as he rarely got sped up by on-ball pressure. Caldwell ran the offense effectively and shot the ball with confidence from deep. He got deflections on the defensive end and fought for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Caldwell is a speedy guard prospect who will look to put pressure on Plainfield's backcourt during the state semifinals.</p>

The sectional finals for Groups 2 and 4 took place on Friday with eight teams taking home a trophy. Prospects had monster games as they helped their teams lift hardware. Here are the prospects who had big games to help their teams win the sectional finals.