New Jersey High School Basketball - Newark Central thwarts Irvington
December 16, 2024: Newark, NJ 07103 The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Newark Central Blue Devils (Newark, NJ) and the visiting Irvington Blue Knights (Irvington, NJ), observed Newark Central's basketball team knock off Irvington by a score of 42-22.
The Blue Devils (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ). The Knights come into the Super Essex - Liberty challenge with a 0-1 record. In their last challenge, West Essex dropped by Payne Tech (Newark, NJ), 55-51, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Blue Knights encounter the St. Benedict's Prep Gray Bees (Newark, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 17. Irvington will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.