Vitello, Solomon Lead Boys Past Ridge

A 19-point performance from Sal Vitello helped the Bridgewater-Raritan boys basketball team overcome a 10-point first quarter deficit on its way to stopping Ridge High, 54-39, on Thursday night in Bridgewater.

Bridgewater earned its third win comfortably, despite trailing 16-6 heading into the second quarter, as Vitello and Isiah Solomon helped rally the Panthers to a two-point lead heading into halftime. Solomon finished the game with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Also contributing for the unbeaten Panther’s was Robbie Myers with seven points and eight rebounds, while Scott Bieda and Eric Murdock each scored five points. Bridgewater improved to 3-0 with the win.

Dylan Kerwin finished with 13 points for Ridge (1-2).

Girls Basketball Moves to 2-1

The Bridgewater-Raritan girls basketball team also overcame a slow start to stop Ridge, 53-32, on Thursday in Basking Ridge.

Leading the way for Bridgewater was Denisha Petty Evans who finished with 22 points, seven rebounds, six steals and three blocks, to help her Panther team to its second victory of 2011.

Ridge led 13-10 heading into the second quarter, but a strong effort from the Bridgewater-Raritan defense held Ridge to single digits in the following three quarters-including just three points in the second frame.

Mary Kronenwetter finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, and Hannah Brophy added five points to go along with seven rebounds, one block and one assist.

Boys Swimming Falls

Wins from Victor Luo in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke wasn't enough, as the Bridgewater-Raritan boys swim team fell to Christian Borthers Academy on Thursday, according to NJ.com.

Coming up:

• Ice hockey vs. Watchung Hills, Friday at 4:50 p.m.