New Jersey High School Basketball - Newark Academy nipped by West Essex
January 25, 2011: North Caldwell, NJ 07006 In Tuesday's league match, the host West Essex Knights basketball team scored a tight 74-67 triumph over the Newark Academy Minutemen.
In their next game, the Knights face the Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) in a Super Essex - Colonial match, on Thursday, January 27. West Essex will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 66-57 league loss to Barringer (Newark, NJ).
With the defeat, Newark Academy moves to 8-5 on the year. The Minutemen host Millburn (Millburn, NJ) to face the Millers in a Super Essex - Colonial match on Thursday, January 27. The Millers enter the match with a record of 3-11. Millburn lost 68-43 in their recent league match against Central (Newark, NJ)