Basketball Recap: James Porter Key Part of a Team Effort in Indians Win

After losing to Nutley the last time they met, Weequahic decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Weequahic Indians walked away with a 51-44 victory over the Nutley Maroon Raiders on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Indians.

James Porter

Steals

02/07/25 vs Nutley	6
02/06/25 @ Eagle Academy	6
12/23/24 vs Science Park	6
02/02/25 vs Lincoln	4
01/30/25 vs Tech	4
+ 12 more games

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Weequahic to victory, but perhaps none more so than James Porter, who went 6 for 12 en route to 14 points and six steals. Weequahic is undefeated when Porter posts five or more steals, but 9-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Riyahd McDonald, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 18 boards.

Weequahic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.

Weequahic now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Nutley, they dropped their record down to 12-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Weequahic will welcome Golda Och Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Nutley, they will be playing at home against Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.