Ice Hockey: Three stars and daily stat leaders from Jan. 17-18

Jeff Hafley’s meteoric rise up the NFL ranks continued with his biggest step forward yet this week.

Chidi Chukwurah recorded a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double for Sayreville with six assists in its 74-64 win against Middle Township in the Zebra MLK Jr. Roundball Classic hosted at New Brunswick High School.

Ten different players scored in this one, as Hanover Park stramrolled to a 59-11 victory over Morris Tech in East Hanover.Always one of Morris County’s most consistently successful programs, the Hornets have won three of four to improve to…

Norah Quinn led Cinnaminson with 18 points in its 61-23 triumph against Lower Cape May in Cinnaminson.

With only a few more weeks to go until spring training, the Mets are still on the hunt for a starting outfielder and pitching upgrades for their rotation.

Marissa Ramos scored 18 points for Memorial with nine rebounds in its 36-34 win against Harrison in West New York.Trailing 27-23 entering the fourth quarter, Memorial (4-7) outscored Harrison 13-7 to take the lead and win.

Hayley Dekok nailed four 3-pointer for Hightstown and scored 16 points in its 45-44 comeback win against West Windsor-Plainsboro South in Hightstown.WW-PS (7-7) led 38-26 entering the fourth quarter when Hightstown (5-8) outscored WW-PS…

Olivia Gasik led all scorers with 14 points, helping power Shawnee to a 41-31 victory over Timber Creek in showcase action at Bishop Eustace in Pennsauken.Now back to .500 at 7-7, the Renegades erased a six-point halftime deficit by…