Dynamic duo of Wilbert Beras and Luis Placido lead New Milford to victory

By Team Reports Jan 17, 2024, 10:49am

Recap: New Milford Knights vs. Bergen Charter

The New Milford Knights posted their biggest win since December 19, 2023 on Monday. They put the hurt on Bergen Charter with a sharp 71-49 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win New Milford has posted against Bergen Charter since December 21, 2017.

New Milford was led to victory by Wilbert Beras and Luis Placido. Beras scored 15 points, while Placido dropped a double-double on 20 points and 14 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Beras has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dariel Liranzo, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals.

New Milford's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Bergen Charter, their defeat was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 7-3.

New Milford will take on Leonia at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Leonia is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for Bergen Charter, they will head out on the road to face off against Passaic Arts & Science Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Jersey (Passaic Arts & Science Charter is ranked 251st, while Bergen Charter is ranked 228th).