GMC Recap

Colonia showed itself to be the class of the conference throughout the season on its way to a GMC title...but will go through the entire off-season saying "We came up just short" after a loss to Ramapo in the North Jersey Group III Final. That loss aside, the Patriots finished 27-5 and beat a national program in La Lumiere(IN) along the way. 6'6" junior guard Aiden Derkack is among the best players in the state and northeast for 2026 and averaged nearly 25ppg. Classmate RJ Wortman gave him quite a bit of help on the offensive end this winter as well. With only Zachary Smith graduating from the key contributors, Colonia will be heavy favorites to make another run at a GMC title and will surely be hungry to gain some revenge on Ramapo next winter.

Sayreville took a step forward, finishing 23-5, but they, like Colonia, will spend the offseason saying "We went home too early" after an upset loss to Freehold Twp in states. Junior guard Sam Jones had another All-GMC season, crossing 1,000 points in his career. He had a season high of 32 against South Plainfield. His teammate, rugged forward Chidi Chukwurah, also crossed the 1,000 point mark, averaging nearly 20ppg.

Timothy Christian finished 15-11 in Dennis McNulty's final season but packed a tough 1-2 punch in high Jalen Fleming and 6'8" Chukwudi Mamah, who both made a case for All-GMC status as seniors.

GMC Player Of The Year

Aiden Derkack, Colonia

Derkack's value is immeasurable. He's the unquestioned top player in Central Jersey and he is a leader for Colonia in all aspects. He's an All State level performer with high level scholarship interest and offers.

All-GMC First Team Sensational Seven

Sam Jones, Sayreville

Aiden Ur, St. Thomas Aquinas

Chidi Chukwurah, Sayreville

RJ Wortman, Colonia

Jalen Fleming, Timothy Christian

Alex Grospe, South River

Laivon Balthazar, Perth Amboy

All-GMC Second Team Sensational Seven

Keithan Shuler, Sayreville

Zachary Smith, Colonia

Chukwudi Mamah, Timothy Christian

Dan Jennings, Saint Thomas Aquinas

Jordan Jones, South Plainfield

Matt Mikulka, East Brunswick

Nate Davis, Piscataway

All-GMC Third Team Sensational Seven

Owen Reynolds, Middlesex

Cameron Hayes-Durina, Metuchen

Jadiel Manzueta, Perth Amboy

Ryan Hutchins, Dunellen

Donald Nwaigwe, Piscataway

Jayden Guadalupe, Highland Park

Se'Mir Tolbert Brimage, Spotswood

GMC Final Rankings

1. Colonia(27-5)

2. Piscataway(24-6)

3. Sayreville(23-5)

4. Saint Thomas Aquinas(15-12)

5. Old Bridge(15-11)

6. South Plainfield(16-11)

7. Metuchen(20-8)

8. Timothy Christian(15-11)

9. Perth Amboy(15-12)

10. Middlesex(18-10)