The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
The Student News Site of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

The Fanscotian
Senior guard Jayson Williams-Johnson stands with his family during his senior night. Williams-Johnson attended SPFHS and was a key member of the Raider basketball team.

SPF Native Jayson Williams-Johnson Reaches Round of 32 in March Madness as Member of Oregon Ducks

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Basketball team huddles during a timeout. The Raiders went 15-12 in 2023-2024, and won the Union County Conference - Mountain division.

SPF Boys Basketball Shoots to Start 2024-2025 Season off Strong

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
December 17, 2024
Sam Sponheimer Announces Commitment to Stockton University Mens Basketball

Sam Sponheimer Announces Commitment to Stockton University Mens Basketball

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Jack Sponheimer (No. 1) dribbles at the top of the key, trying to fend off a Cranford defender. The SPF Boys Basketball team lost 56-48 on Thursday, Feb. 8 to the Cranford Cougars at SPFHS.

SPF Boys Basketball Fizzle in First Round of Union County Tournament; Fall to Cranford 56-48

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
February 9, 2024
Senior forward Jack Merkel drives to the rim for a layup. Merkel led the team in their 70-30 win against Roselle on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Merkel Masterclass: Jack Merkel’s Strong Performance Leads SPF Boys Basketball Past Roselle on Senior Night

Michael Savare, Tech Editor
January 24, 2024

Photo Exclusive: SPF vs. Union Catholic (Boys Basketball-1/20)

James Nitro, Image Editor
January 23, 2024
Raider Jack Sponheimer (left) fights for a loose ball with Viking AJ Altobelli (right). The SPF Boys Basketball team lost 70-62 to Union Catholic on Saturday Jan. 20 at SPFHS.

Union Catholic Bests SPF Boys Basketball in Battle of Scotch Plains 70-62; Carpien Scores 22

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
The SPFHS Boys Basketball team celebrates with Coach Steven Siracusa after his 100 career victory. The Raiders defeated the Cranford Cougars 53-38 on Thursday Jan. 11 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

SPF Boys Basketball Continues Winning Ways Against Cranford; Siracusa Achieves 100 Coaching Win While Win Streak is Boosted to Six in a Row

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Varsity bowler Jason Sidito throws a ball down the lane, hoping to make the spare. Sidito needed to make the spare to keep his tenth frame alive.

Entering the New Year: A Look Through the Ups and Downs of the Winter Sports Season so Far

Michael Savare, Tech Editor
January 9, 2024

Photo Exclusive: SPF vs. Westfield (Boys Basketball-1/4)

James Nitro, Image Editor
January 9, 2024
Senior Anderson Pollack looks towards the basket after shooting. The Raiders lost 45-44 against Rahway on Tuesday Dec. 19 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

Boys & Girls Basketball Go 1-1 in Home Opener Doubleheader; Baylock Scores 18

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
December 20, 2023
Players huddle around coach Steven Siracusa during a timeout against the Elizabeth Minutemen on Feb. 12. The SPF Boys Basketball team finished the 22-23 season with a record of 16-10 and made it to the sectional quarterfinals.

Looking Ahead at the Boys Basketball 23-24 Season: How a New Wave of Stars Will Lead the Raiders to Victory

Jonah Leske, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
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