Parlin, NJ — Sayreville, NJ — The Sayreville Bombers opened their holiday tournament with a hard-fought 66-57 victory over New Dorp on Monday, showcasing grit, balanced scoring, and defensive intensity in front of an energized home crowd. The Bombers jumped out early, taking an 18-13 lead after the first quarter behind aggressive play from senior guard Chidi Chukwurah. New Dorp responded in the second frame, outscoring Sayreville 21-15 to grab a slim halftime advantage. But the Bombers regrouped after the break, reclaiming control with a 19-16 third-quarter push. In the final period, Sayreville’s defense locked down, holding New Dorp to just seven points while adding 14 of their own to secure the win. Quarter-by-Quarter: 1st: Sayreville 18 – New Dorp 13 2nd: Sayreville 15 – New Dorp 21 3rd: Sayreville 19 – New Dorp 16 4th: Sayreville 14 – New Dorp 7 Bombers’ Big Performances Chidi Chukwurah led all scorers with 24 points, adding seven rebounds and four assists. Sam Jones chipped in 21 points and four boards, while Ziyan Jones contributed 12 points and three steals. The unsung hero was Andrew Provenza, who dominated the glass with 15 rebounds and added four steals, earning him the Blue Collar Hard Hat and Boards Boss awards. Stat Leaders: Chidi Chukwurah: 24 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast Sam Jones: 21 pts, 4 reb Ziyan Jones: 12 pts, 3 stl Andrew Provenza: 3 pts, 15 reb, 4 stl