High School SportsPublished: Dec. 16, 2025, 8:26 p.m.
John Schmitt (86) of Toms River East tries to make a move against Ryan Kerber (56) of Freehold Borough during the Winding River Holiday Tournament boys ice hockey game between Toms River East and Freehold Borough at Winding river Skating Center in Toms River, NJ on 12/26/24.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media
John Schmitt had two goals, including the game-winner in the third period to help give Toms River East, No. 14 in the NJ.com Top 20, a 2-1 victory over Howell in Howell.
Liam Magovern added an assist for Toms River East (5-0).
David Gawalis made 31 saves on 32 shot attempts in the net for Toms River East.
Freshman forward Adrien Thomas scored his first career varsity goal for Howell (3-3).
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