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What Shore high school boys basketball players have scored 1,500 points?

Stephen Edelson, Asbury Park Press
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It’s one of the benchmarks for greatness for Jersey Shore high school basketball, with those topping the 1,500-point plateau for their career forming the foundation of the hardwood history in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

From Lakewood’s Jack Ardon, who became the state’s first 2.000-point scorer in 1958, to recent additions to the club like Marlboro’s Jack Seidler, MVP of the 2022 Shore Conference Tournament final, the group is a who's who of hoops history locally.

As the 2023-24 season begins, here’s a look at every player to score more than 1,500 points at the Shore:

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The Ranney School's Bryan Antoine celebrates a dunk against Federal Way during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 21, 2019, in Springfield, MA.
The Ranney School's Bryan Antoine celebrates a dunk against Federal Way during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 21, 2019, in Springfield, MA.

Jersey Shore All-Time Scoring List

Points     Name, School (year)

2,514  Bryan Antoine, Ranney (2019)

2,302   Norm Caldwell, Croydon Hall (1973)

2,278   Rob Higgins, Middletown North (2019)

With his parents on the end, his coach (Mike Iasparro) in the center, Middletown North's Rob Higgins (2nd from the left) celebrates his career milestone (2,000 career points) on Jan. 24, 2019 at Middletown North High School in a 66-63 loss to Neptune.
With his parents on the end, his coach (Mike Iasparro) in the center, Middletown North's Rob Higgins (2nd from the left) celebrates his career milestone (2,000 career points) on Jan. 24, 2019 at Middletown North High School in a 66-63 loss to Neptune.

2,235   Chris Fleming, Lacey (1988)

2,210   Jermaine Clay, Central (1990)

2,175   Jim Dolan, St. Joseph’s (1982)

2,152   Jack Ardon, Lakewood (1958)

2,000   Peyton Wejnert, Southern (2016)

1,995   Bob Verga, St. Rose (1963)

1,984   Pat Andree, CBA (2016)

1,936   Randy Holmes, Lakewood (1991)

1,906   Ed Zucker, Manalapan (1983)

1,867   Mike Gesicki, Southern (2014)

1,864   Les Hendricks, Henry Hudson/Croydon Hall (1971)

1,851   Robbie Hall, Southern (1975)

1,824   Dan Sofield, Jackson Liberty (2019)

1,812   Brendan Barry, Rumson-FH (2016)

1,795   Scottie Lewis, Ranney (2019)

Charlotte Hornets guard Scottie Lewis (16) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
Charlotte Hornets guard Scottie Lewis (16) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

1,793  Greg Adams, Toms River North (1997)

1,790   Neil McCallum, Southern (1999)

1,781   Tom O'Donnell, Keyport (1969)

1,780   Chris Yetman, Mater Dei (1990)

1,753   Mike McNeil, Donovan (1986)

1,752   Jaron Griffin, Manchester (2005)

1,750   Tim Brown, Lakewood (1989)

1,742   Kevin Billerman, St. Joseph’s (1971)

1,742   Joe Spitale, Brick (1983)

1,726   Corey Albano, Toms River South (1993)

1,703   Dan Handerhan, Lacey (1995)

Keyport's DJ Thomson attempts a free throw against Mater Dei Prep. The Seraphs defeated the Red Raiders, 65-48 on Feb. 3, 2021.
Keyport's DJ Thomson attempts a free throw against Mater Dei Prep. The Seraphs defeated the Red Raiders, 65-48 on Feb. 3, 2021.

1,703   DJ Thomson, Keyport (2022)

1,689  Kevin Murawinski, Middletown South (2001)

1,683   Anthony Wright, Asbury Park (1988)

1,683   Jarelle Reischel, Point Beach (2012)

1,680   Tom White, Manasquan (2004)

1,679   Nolan Hall,  Southern (2002)

1,675   Jahiz Patterson, Henry Hudson (2000)

1,674   Ryshaun Conover, Lakewood (1999)

1,671   Bob Roma, CBA (1975)

1,664   Nick Russo, Keyport (1977)

1,661   Mark Hlatky, Ocean (1971)

1,628   Jeff Peras, Freehold Township (1978)

1,597   Kris Tardio, Red Bank Catholic (1996)

1,592   Kelvin Troy, Lakewood (1977)

1,578   Ron Krayl, Point Beach (1964)

1,578   Remond Palmer, Asbury Park (1985)

1,573   John Crotty, CBA (1987)

CBA’s John Crotty dunks a ball at his family’s home in Spring Lake in 1986.
CBA’s John Crotty dunks a ball at his family’s home in Spring Lake in 1986.

1,560   Mark Donnelly, Red Bank (1993)

1,550   Joe Scott, Toms River East (1983)

1,544   Wayne Gantt, St. Joseph’s (1978)

1,544   Keith Kurowski, CBA (1992)

1,534   Kirk Robinson, CBA (1966)

1,529   Jakari Spence, Toms River North/Manchester (2020)

1,527   Matt Vadas, Manasquan (2010)

1,522   Matt Mullery, St. John Vianney (2006)

1,513   Harrie Garris, Central (1986)

1,506   John Reed, Wall (2006)

1,503   Jack Seidler, Marlboro (2022)

1,501   Stan Czekay, Brick (1997)

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey Shore boys basketball career scoring all-time leaders in points