Brearley Girls Varsity Basketball Team Advances to Semifinals

Kenilworth's Brearley High School girls basketball team defeats South Amboy High School 55-27 in playoff game

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Brearley Girls Varsity Basketball team continued its playoff run on Monday, March 2, defeating South Amboy High School on the road by a score of 55-27. With the win, the Bears' record now stands at 18-4 on the season. Junior star Georgia Sode recorded a double-double with 20 points and 22 rebounds, along with 3 assists and 8 steals. Senior guard Mackenzie Seifried added 13 points and 4 steals as the Bears' defense dominated the second half.

Why it matters

The Brearley girls basketball team's playoff run and decisive victory over South Amboy highlights the strength and success of the program, which has built a reputation for excellence in the Kenilworth community. The team's advancement to the semifinals is an exciting milestone that showcases the hard work and talent of the players.

The details

In the game against South Amboy, the Brearley Bears were able to capitalize on their size advantage in the second half, attacking the rim for layups and free throws after South Amboy had forced them to take more 3-pointers than desired in the first half. The Bears' stifling defense also played a key role in the victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • With the win, the Brearley Bears' record now stands at 18-4 on the season.

The players

Georgia Sode

A junior star player who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 22 rebounds, along with 3 assists and 8 steals.

Mackenzie Seifried

A senior guard who added 13 points and 4 steals for the Bears.

Tim Ryan

The head coach of the Brearley Girls Varsity Basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“In preparing for South Amboy, we knew our advantage would be our size on the inside, but they did a really good job in the first half of forcing us to shoot more 3s than we wanted. In the second half, I thought we did a better job of setting the pace with our pressure, and then attacking the rim for layups and free throws.”

— Tim Ryan, Head Coach (TAPinto Kenilworth)

What’s next

The Brearley Girls Varsity Basketball team will advance to the semifinals of the NJSIAA tournament, where they will face a yet-to-be-determined opponent.

The takeaway

The Brearley girls basketball team's dominant playoff performance showcases the program's continued excellence and the hard work of its players. Their advancement to the semifinals is a testament to the team's dedication and the support of the Kenilworth community.