Roselle Park Girls Basketball Wins Group 1 Tournament Opener

Sidney Smith's 37 points power Roselle Park to victory over Florence

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Roselle Park Girls Basketball Team defeated Florence 72-30 in the First Round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Tournament on Friday. Sidney Smith led the way for the Panthers, scoring 37 points with five assists and three steals. Otilia Dobre scored 13 points and had three steals, while Madison Wilkes scored eight points and had 13 rebounds.

Why it matters

The win advances Roselle Park to the Quarterfinal Round of the state tournament, where they will face a tough opponent in Keansburg. Girls basketball is a popular high school sport in New Jersey, and tournament success can generate excitement and pride within the local community.

The details

Roselle Park dominated Florence from start to finish, outscoring them 72-30. In addition to Smith's big game, Otilia Dobre and Madison Wilkes also made major contributions. Jayda Boyd added four steals for the Panthers. The win sets up a Quarterfinal Round matchup against Keansburg on Monday.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Quarterfinal Round matchup against Keansburg is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The players

Sidney Smith

The star player for the Roselle Park Girls Basketball Team, scoring 37 points with five assists and three steals in the win over Florence.

Otilia Dobre

A key contributor for Roselle Park, scoring 13 points and recording three steals in the tournament opener.

Madison Wilkes

Scored eight points and grabbed 13 rebounds for Roselle Park in the victory.

Jayda Boyd

Recorded four steals for the Roselle Park Panthers in the First Round win.

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What they’re saying

“We played a great team game and everyone contributed to the win. Now we're focused on the next round against Keansburg.”

— Sidney Smith, Roselle Park Girls Basketball Player

What’s next

Roselle Park will face Keansburg in the Quarterfinal Round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Tournament on Monday, March 3, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Roselle Park's dominant win over Florence showcases the team's depth and talent, setting them up for a deep tournament run. The community will be rallying behind the Panthers as they look to advance even further in the state playoffs.