Basketball Recap: Newark Catholic Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Jan 30, 2026, 7:58pm
Basketball Recap: Newark Catholic Green Wave vs. Northridge Vikings
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| 01/30/26 - Away | 53-50 W |
| 01/03/26 - Home | 62-50 W |
| 01/31/25 - Home | 53-55 L |
| 12/21/24 - Away | 54-56 L |
| 01/26/24 - Away | 38-66 L |
| + 5 more games |
Newark Catholic hadn't done well against Northridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Green Wave came out on top in a nail-biter against the Vikings, sneaking past 53-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Green Wave have posted since December 30, 2025.
The victory made it two in a row for Newark Catholic and bumps their season record up to 9-7. As for Northridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Newark Catholic will square off against Granville at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northridge, they will challenge Licking Heights at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Hornets have now posted at least 55 points in their last ten matchups.
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