Basketball Recap: Wednesday's Defeat Ends Emerson's Winning Streak

Cavaliers

Previous 5 Games

01/08/25 @ Park Ridge	41-54
01/06/25 vs Waldwick	41-28
01/03/25 vs Midland Park	61-44
12/28/24 vs Bergen Charter	72-70
12/27/24 vs Saddle Brook	64-43

It was a good run, but Emerson unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 54-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Park Ridge Owls. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Cavaliers came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 83rd, while the Owls are ranked 226th).

Emerson's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Park Ridge, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Emerson will take on Saddle River Day at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Saddle River Day's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Park Ridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Midland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Park Ridge is facing Midland Park at the right time seeing as Midland Park is stuck on a three-game losing streak.