Tahmier Moore's Career-High 18 Points Lead Phillipsburg Over Franklin

Liners surge late to post 68-56 victory in Skyland Conference boys basketball game

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Junior guard Tahmier Moore came off the bench to post a career-high 18 points and Phillipsburg High School fended off Franklin's third quarter uprising to post a 68-56 victory in a Skyland Conference boy's basketball game on Wednesday night. Sophomore forward Dominic Bracco added 17 points and junior guard Christian Martin had another good all-around game for Phillipsburg, who surged in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for Phillipsburg, who have picked up the pace at the right time of the season and are now 7-14 on the year after winning four of their last six games. The Stateliners are heading to the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex semifinal game against Hunterdon Central, a team they have beaten in four of their last five meetings.

The details

Phillipsburg was in control in the first half and led 28-19 going into intermission before Franklin caught fire and went on a 23-13 run in the third quarter to take a 42-41 lead heading into the final eight minutes. The Stateliners found their lost momentum quickly with a 27-14 surge of their own in the fourth quarter, with Moore scoring eight points, Bracco adding seven, and Shamari Lavacia and Caleb Clymer combining for eight more in the game-deciding quarter.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night.
  • Phillipsburg has won four of their last six games heading into Saturday's Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex semifinal game.

The players

Tahmier Moore

A junior guard for Phillipsburg High School who came off the bench to score a career-high 18 points in the win.

Dominic Bracco

A sophomore forward for Phillipsburg High School who scored 17 points in the game.

Christian Martin

A junior guard for Phillipsburg High School who had eight points, seven rebounds and four assists in the game.

Shamari Lavacia

A player for Phillipsburg High School who contributed six rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists.

Caleb Clymer

A player for Phillipsburg High School who grabbed seven rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Tahmier played unbelievable and provided a lot of energy. He handled the pressure well tonight and really came through when we needed it.”

— Todd Sigafoos, Phillipsburg coach (tapinto.net)

“We also took three charges on defense and that's something we haven't done a lot of this season. I think that set the tone a little bit with the kids.”

— Todd Sigafoos, Phillipsburg coach (tapinto.net)

What’s next

Phillipsburg will face Hunterdon Central in the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex semifinal game on Saturday. Phillipsburg has beaten Hunterdon Central in four of their last five meetings.

The takeaway

This win shows that Phillipsburg has found its stride at the right time of the season, winning four of their last six games. The team's balanced scoring attack and improved defensive effort were key factors in the victory over Franklin, setting them up well for their upcoming semifinal matchup.