It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Newark Academy can now relate to. They were dealt a 71-43 defeat at the hands of the St. Joseph Regional Green Knights on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Minutemen have suffered since December 28, 2024.
Leading St. Joseph Regional to victory were Jahmir Joseph and Anthony Pacciarelli. Joseph went 11-for-22 on his way to 29 points in addition to five assists and three steals, while Pacciarelli shot 62% from the field en route to 19 points along with seven boards and four steals. The game was Joseph's sixth in a row with at least 17 points. Tom Diomedi was another key player, putting up six points.
Newark Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. The win (which was St. Joseph Regional's third in a row) raised their record to 20-7.
Newark Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Joseph Regional, they have already played their next contest, a 52-49 defeat against Seton Hall Prep on the 3rd.
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