Woodbridge Girls Basketball Beats North Star in State Tournament

Barrons advance to quarterfinals after 66-53 victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Woodbridge girls basketball team defeated North Star Academy 66-53 in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 state tournament. Laila Stanford led Woodbridge with 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Angel Smith had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 blocks. Woodbridge, the 9th seed, will now face top-seeded Bayonne in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Why it matters

This marks Woodbridge's first state tournament win in 12 years, a significant accomplishment for the program. The victory sets up an intriguing quarterfinal matchup between the underdog Barrons and powerhouse Bayonne team.

The details

Woodbridge had four players score in double figures, led by Laila Stanford's 17 points and 7 rebounds. Angel Smith added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 blocked shots. Layla Mercado also scored 15 points, while Laila Shakoor had 11 points and 3 assists. Bobbi Jo Timinski led the team with 4 assists.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • Woodbridge will face Bayonne in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

The players

Laila Stanford

A key player for the Woodbridge Barrons, scoring 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the win.

Angel Smith

Contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 blocked shots for Woodbridge.

Layla Mercado

Scored 15 points for the Barrons in their first-round state tournament victory.

Laila Shakoor

Had 11 points and 3 assists for Woodbridge.

Bobbi Jo Timinski

Led Woodbridge with 4 assists in the game.

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What’s next

Woodbridge, the 9th seed, will play at top-seeded Bayonne in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

The takeaway

Woodbridge's first state tournament win in 12 years is a significant accomplishment for the program, and sets up an intriguing quarterfinal matchup against powerhouse Bayonne.