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Outstanding perimeter threat Addy Keenan (22), reliable senior Tea Fiore (10) and ace defender Fallon Fiore help lead coach Amanda Keenan's Caldwell Chiefs who are on a nice roll entering this Saturday's Group 2 state final vs. Manasquan with a scheduled 4 p.m. tip-off at Rutgers University's Jersey Mike's Arena. (Photos by Jeff Stiefbold) (continued from page 1) They return only this year’s leading scorer Jordyn Hallawell (14.3 points per game) in the first 5 from the 2024-2025 squad, while also welcoming back another key rotation piece in Shannon Looney (9.8 ppg), who is another senior backcourt performer. Another main varsity impact player this season has been sophomore Calista Vowteras (9.6 ppg). “It’s another good group which has faced a strong schedule,” said Kukoda. “We’re anticipating a strong opponent in Caldwell and I’m confident that we’ll be ready to compete at a high level.” The Warriors are a member of the Shore Conference-A Division which includes state powers such as No. 1 ranked Red Bank Catholic, Kukoda’s high school alma mater, and St. John Vianney. Caldwell comes out of the Super Essex Conference’s top division, the American, with home-and-home regular season contests vs. teams such as 2026 Essex County Tournament finalists West Orange and University. The Chiefs, who were edged by University, 48-46, in the ECT semifinals back on Feb. 14, after defeating the Phoenix twice during the regular season, split their regular season meetings with West Orange and also had a solid independent SEC victory over Group 1 state finalist Arts. Manasquan has lost a combined five games to both RBC and St. John Vianney, buy gave Vianney quite a battle in their third meeting of the season before falling, 46-41 in the semifinals of the Shore Conference Tournament. Caldwell’s scoring is led by junior guard Addy Keenan (18.8 ppg) and senior Tea Fiore (16.9 ppg). The Chiefs’ stellar defense is led at the point of resistance by Tea’s sister, sophomore Fallon Fiore (5.6 ppg, 4.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.9 steals per game) who also does a little of everything as a key supporting player on the offensive end. NJSIAA Group 2 State Final, 4 p.m., Saturday, at Rutgers Jersey Mike’s Arena: Starters: For Caldwell: 22 junior Addy Keenan, 10 senior Tea Fiore, 12 sophomore Fallon Fiore, 13 sophomore Elena Kearns, 3 sophomore Aailyah Rodriguez Follow Sideline Chatter on 'X' @Chattermeister
Caldwell is a together group that performs in front of a strong fan base consisting of both youthful and older fans who all enjoy cheering for their Chiefs such as senior Tea Fiore.
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