Newark Memorial is 2-8 against Moreau Catholic since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The pair will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 18th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Newark Memorial strolled past Washington with points to spare, taking the game 50-36. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Newark Memorial.
Newark Memorial's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Angelina Baca, who scored 19 points. Sydney Scott was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Meanwhile, Moreau Catholic was able to grind out a solid victory over Irvington on Tuesday, taking the game 52-40.
Newark Memorial's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Moreau Catholic, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
Newark Memorial took a serious blow against Moreau Catholic in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 74-27. Can Newark Memorial avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
