Reflecting on the recent cold days, I decided to write about a cold-hardy shrub that also grows well in Hawaii. Indian hawthorn is an evergreen shrub that is adaptable to a variety of locations here.

Behind a strong performance from Audrey Amoruso, third-seeded Indian Hills took down 10th-seeded Hawthorne 5-0 in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 semifinals in Indian Hills.

Gavin Enright added on 15 points for Indian Hills (15-6). Julian Gonzales, Dylan Cambian and Pablo Gonzale each scored 12 points for Hawthorne (7-12), while Ryan McFarlan added on 10 points. Nominate ...