Soccer Recap: Newark Memorial Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Newark Memorial and Roseland University Prep squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Newark Memorial had to settle for second. They fell 2-0 to the Roseland University Prep Knights. Considering the last time the Cougars couldn't score was back in January, the team can't take the result too hard.

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

02/26/25 vs Roseland University Prep	0-2
02/22/25 vs Kennedy	4-1
02/19/25 vs Moreau Catholic	5-2
02/12/25 vs Moreau Catholic	1-0
02/07/25 vs Irvington	10-0

Newark Memorial moved to 13-11 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 23 goals over those five games. As for Roseland University Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.

Newark Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Roseland University Prep, they will face off against Piedmont at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.