Here’s a sampling of the boys stars from the action. Drew Crouse, James Buchanan — Crouse scored 38 points in an 82-75 loss to Bishop McDevitt. Pat Denisco, Bishop McDevitt — Denisco scored 31 points, draining seven 3-pointers, in an 82-75 win over James Buchanan.

Bourne's Nate Reynolds headlines this week's crew with a 38-point, 21-rebound performance against Apponequet and a 26-point night against Somerset Berkley.

New Jersey has been a hotbed for boys basketball talent for the years, and this season is no exception. The NJ Advance Media boys basketball staff has done its homework, going back from the start of the season and double-checking notes to find some of the top performances throughout the state.

Brighton McKnight, Camp Hill — McKnight scored 19 points in a 56-37 win over Columbia. Ian Goodwin, Camp Hill — Goodwin scored 13 points in a 56-37 win over Columbia. Jahkai Sloane-Marks, Susquehanna Township — Sloane Marks scored 20 points, 5 in overtime, in a 62-56 win over Spring Grove.

We compiled nine candidates for the season's first MetroWest/Milford Daily News Boys Basketball Players of the Week for Dec. 29-Jan 5.

We asked Section III boys basketball coaches for a player who has stepped up and earned the midseason Most Valuable Player title this winter.

Standout performances from area players in their inaugural season at the varsity level headline this week of boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite to be crowned the Supernova.