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Columbia Advances Past Dickinson in Boys Basketball, 59-48
The Cougars will face top-seeded Piscataway in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Columbia High School's boys basketball team defeated Dickinson 59-48 in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Thursday. Matthew Synsmir scored 17 points for the Cougars, who jumped out to an early 19-10 lead and pulled away in the fourth quarter. Jayvon Rogers contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Nate Kirby added 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists for the winning side.
Why it matters
This victory advances Columbia to the quarterfinals of the state tournament, where they will face top-seeded Piscataway. The Cougars' strong performance against Dickinson demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in the postseason.
The details
Columbia started the game quickly, taking a 19-10 lead after the first quarter. They maintained their advantage throughout, outscoring Dickinson 15-9 in the fourth quarter to seal the 59-48 win. Matthew Synsmir led the Cougars with 17 points, while Jayvon Rogers (16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists) and Nate Kirby (11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists) also made major contributions.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
- Columbia will face Piscataway in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
The players
Matthew Synsmir
A player for the Columbia High School boys basketball team who scored 17 points in the victory over Dickinson.
Jayvon Rogers
A player for the Columbia High School boys basketball team who scored 16 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 3 assists in the win.
Nate Kirby
A player for the Columbia High School boys basketball team who contributed 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the first-round victory.
What’s next
Columbia will face top-seeded Piscataway in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Saturday.
The takeaway
Columbia's convincing win over Dickinson demonstrates the team's ability to compete at a high level in the state tournament. Their balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort will be key as they advance to face the top-seeded team in the next round.
