Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only St. Joseph Regional walked away with it. They blew past the Newark Academy Minutemen 71-43 on Friday. The win was nothing new for the Green Knights as they're now sitting on three straight.
Jahmir Joseph
| 02/14/25 vs DePaul Catholic | 7 |
| 12/27/24 @ Immaculate Conception | 8 |
| 12/23/24 vs Morris Catholic | 9 |
| 01/11/25 vs Rutgers Prep | 10 |
| 12/29/24 vs Linden | 11 |
St. Joseph Regional had a senior duo take command as Jahmir Joseph shot 50% from the field on his way to 29 points in addition to five assists and three steals and Anthony Pacciarelli went 8-for-13 en route to 19 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Joseph has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Tom Diomedi, who posted six points.
St. Joseph Regional's victory bumped their record up to 20-7. As for Newark Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
St. Joseph Regional wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 52-49 defeat against Seton Hall Prep on the 3rd. Newark Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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