New Jersey High School Basketball - Newark Academy succumbs to University
February 9, 2023: Newark, NJ 07108 The University Phoenix topped the visiting Newark Academy Minutemen basketball team by a final score of 53-35 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Phoenix face the West Orange Mountaineers (West Orange, NJ) in a Super Essex - Liberty game, on Saturday, February 11. University will attempt to move on its 17-6 season record. The Mountaineers enter the game with a 10-10 record after their 54-40 non-league loss to Bayonne (Bayonne, NJ).
With the defeat, Newark Academy moves to 17-5 on the year. The Minutemen host Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ) to face the Ridgers in a non-league game on Thursday, February 16. The Ridgers enter the game with a record of 19-2. Glen Ridge lost 53-25 in their recent league game against Central (Newark, NJ)
