North Star Academy is 0-5 against Payne Tech since January of 2020 but things could change on Friday. Both will round out the year against one another at at 11:30 a.m. North Star Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Payne Tech likes a good challenge.
North Star Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 78-58 margin over North Plainfield on Monday.
| 12/23/24 @ North Plainfield | 17 |
| 12/21/24 @ Belleville | 16 |
| 12/17/24 vs Montclair | 21 |
North Star Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Johnny Mayers Ii out in front who went 6 of 12 on his way to 17 points and four steals. Mayers Ii's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tajee Carter, who went 9 of 17 on his way to 20 points.
Meanwhile, Payne Tech faced Linden in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Sunday. Payne Tech lost to Linden at home by a 55-39 margin. The matchup marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The win got North Star Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Payne Tech, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
North Star Academy came up short against Payne Tech in their previous meeting back in February, falling 65-55. Can North Star Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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