Madison Boys Basketball Rolls Past Hanover Park, 76-45

Madison cruises to victory with a dominant third quarter performance.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

The Madison boys basketball team defeated Hanover Park 76-45 on Tuesday afternoon. Madison jumped out to an early 23-12 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, erupting for 24 points in the third quarter to blow the game open. Madison's scoring was spread across the lineup, led by Gavin Randall and Sam Tanner who each scored 15 points. Hanover Park was led by Nick Martinelli with 14 points and Michael Keegan with 9 points and 6 assists, but they were unable to overcome Madison's big third quarter.

Why it matters

This win helps Madison maintain their strong season, improving to 16-8 overall and 4-3 in conference play. For Hanover Park, the loss drops them to 6-18 on the year and 1-6 in conference, as they continue to struggle to find consistency this season.

The details

Madison (16-8, 4-3) set the tone immediately, jumping out to a 23-12 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. After a brief lull in the second, the Dodgers erupted for 24 points in the third quarter to blow the game open, taking a 54-26 advantage into the fourth before finishing strong with a 20-point final period. Madison's scoring was spread across the lineup, led by Gavin Randall and Sam Tanner, who each scored 15 points. Randall knocked down a mix of inside baskets and a three, while Tanner powered the offense with a team-high seven two-point field goals.

  • The game was played on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Madison will travel to face Newark Eastside on February 19. Game time is 4pm.

The players

Gavin Randall

A Madison player who scored 15 points in the game, knocking down a mix of inside baskets and a three-pointer.

Sam Tanner

A Madison player who scored 15 points in the game, powering the offense with a team-high seven two-point field goals.

Nick Martinelli

A Hanover Park player who scored 14 points with four three-pointers.

Michael Keegan

A Hanover Park player who finished with 9 points and a team-best 6 assists.

Jake Colatrella

A Hanover Park player who delivered a standout performance with 16 rebounds, along with 6 points, 3 steals, and a block.

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What’s next

Madison will travel to face Newark Eastside on February 19. Game time is 4pm.

The takeaway

This win helps Madison maintain their strong season, improving to 16-8 overall and 4-3 in conference play. For Hanover Park, the loss drops them to 6-18 on the year and 1-6 in conference, as they continue to struggle to find consistency this season.