Basketball Recap: The Pingry School's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

The Pingry School had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Hunterdon Central Red Devils by a score of 49-41 on Thursday. This was a revenge game for the Big Blue: when they faced off against the Red Devils back in December of 2024, they had to take a 51-46 loss.

The Pingry School's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Neel Sappidi, who went 8 for 15 en route to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Caleb Polanco, who posted 12 points.

Big Blue

Previous 5 Games

01/23/25 @ Hunterdon Central	49-41
01/16/25 vs Montgomery	41-64
01/14/25 vs Immaculata	49-62
01/11/25 @ Westfield	37-68
01/09/25 vs Bridgewater-Raritan	59-43

The Pingry School's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Hunterdon Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-14 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Pingry School won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Bound Brook at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hunterdon Central, they will be playing at home against Perth Amboy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.