Township Celebrates Lady Raiders' Basketball

The Township Committee on Tuesday applauded the accomplishments of the Ramapo High School girls basketball team, which earned its second straight county championship this year.

Many of the players and coach Sandy Gordon were presented with a proclamation honoring the girls' 23-7 record at the governing body's regular meeting.

The Lady Raiders had a dream season in 2009-10, again winning the Bergen Jamboree while getting to the semifinals of the state sectional championships. The girls finished their season ranked #4 in the Bergen Record, and standout guard Sarah Halejian won her second straight North Jersey Player of the Year honor.

"Be it proclaimed... the Ramapo High School girls varsity basketball team, coach Sandy Gordon and her staff are hereby extended congratulations on behalf of our entire community for the significant success they have achieved, and our thanks for serving as positive role models for the young athletes of our community and for illustrating the rewards which can be achieved through commitment and diligence in pursuing excellence," the proclamation read.

Ramapo was the first team to repeat as county champs since 2000 with their 63-53 win over Holy Angels.

The girls are likely to again threaten their NBIL foes next year, as the team retains much of its line-up, with the losses of Emma Giegerich, Emily Sassano and Erinn Hogan.