Recap
Immaculata Pulls Away to Win Battle at the Bomb Shelter Championship Over Sayreville, 71-61
Immaculata 71, Sayreville War Memorial 61
Parlin, NJ — Sayreville, NJ — The Battle at the Bomb Shelter Holiday Tournament Championship ended with Immaculata claiming the title, defeating the Sayreville Bombers 71-61 in a game that featured momentum swings and a spirited comeback attempt by the Bombers.
The first quarter was a dead heat, with both teams locked at 15-15 after eight minutes of play. Immaculata then took control in the second quarter, outscoring Sayreville 26-11 to build a commanding halftime lead. The Bombers fought back in the third, winning the frame 20-17 behind aggressive drives and improved ball movement. Sayreville continued to chip away in the fourth, edging Immaculata 15-13, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
1st: Sayreville 15 – Immaculata 15
2nd: Sayreville 11 – Immaculata 26
3rd: Sayreville 20 – Immaculata 17
4th: Sayreville 15 – Immaculata 13
Bombers’ Standouts
Chidi Chukwurah: 22 points
Ziyan Jones: 13 points
Sam Jones: 11 points
JC Lewis: 9 points
Chukwurah led the scoring effort, attacking the rim and keeping Sayreville within striking distance. Ziyan Jones added energy on both ends, while Sam Jones and JC Lewis provided key contributions during the second-half rally.

