Basketball Recap: Fini Kaiser's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Newark Catholic over Waterford

After flying high against Ridgedale last Saturday, Newark Catholic came back down to earth. 2025 welcomed the Newark Catholic Green Wave with a 57-32 loss courtesy of the Waterford Wildcats on Saturday. The Green Wave were probably out for revenge after losing 53-42 to them when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Several Green Wave players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Fini Kaiser, who posted ten points and five rebounds.

Newark Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season. As for Waterford, their record is now 11-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark Catholic will welcome Mt. Vernon at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waterford, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Federal Hocking at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Federal Hocking's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.