Hunterdon Central Advances in HWS Semifinals, 59-52, over Phillipsburg

Fourth-seeded Red Devils to face Delaware Valley in championship game

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Hunterdon Central's boys basketball team defeated Phillipsburg 59-52 in the semifinal round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament on Saturday. Gavin Baden scored 20 points for the fourth-seeded Red Devils, who outscored Phillipsburg 14-8 in the third quarter to open up an 8-point lead. Owen Landi added 12 points and went 6-for-6 from the free throw line, while Wesley Wolfe and Kieran Livingston each contributed 10 points for Hunterdon Central.

Why it matters

This victory advances Hunterdon Central to the championship game of the prestigious Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, where they will face off against second-seeded Delaware Valley. The Red Devils have had an up-and-down season so far, but this semifinal win shows they have the talent and resilience to compete with the top teams in the region.

The details

Hunterdon Central, the fourth seed, jumped out to a 36-28 lead over Phillipsburg by outscoring them 14-8 in the third quarter. Gavin Baden led the way with 20 points, while Owen Landi added 12 points and went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Wesley Wolfe and Kieran Livingston each chipped in 10 points for the Red Devils.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Hunterdon Central will face Delaware Valley in the championship game on Friday at 5 p.m.

The players

Gavin Baden

A key player for Hunterdon Central, scoring a team-high 20 points in the semifinal victory.

Owen Landi

Contributed 12 points and went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line for Hunterdon Central.

Wesley Wolfe

Scored 10 points to help Hunterdon Central advance to the championship game.

Kieran Livingston

Also scored 10 points for Hunterdon Central in the semifinal win.

Delaware Valley

The second-seeded team that Hunterdon Central will face in the championship game.

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What’s next

Hunterdon Central will play second-seeded Delaware Valley in the championship game on Friday at 5 p.m. at Centenary University.

The takeaway

Hunterdon Central's semifinal victory over Phillipsburg demonstrates the team's ability to compete with the top programs in the region. Despite an up-and-down regular season, the Red Devils have found their stride at the right time and will look to capture the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament championship against a tough Delaware Valley squad.