Basketball Recap: Irvington Picks Up Third Consecutive Win
By Team Reports
Jan 9, 2026, 10:09am
Basketball Recap: Irvington Vikings vs. Newark Memorial Cougars
Vikings
| 01/08/26 @ Newark Memorial | 68-54 |
| 01/06/26 vs Kennedy | 73-51 |
| 01/03/26 vs Piedmont Hills | 69-63 |
Irvington entered their tilt with Newark Memorial on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 68-54. This was payback for the Vikings, who suffered a 60-42 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Irvington's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Newark Memorial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irvington will square off against James Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Newark Memorial, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against McClymonds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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