Season Matchups
Every opponent Newark Academy faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
Season
14-14
2025-26 record
22
Distinct opponents
-1.8
Avg scoring margin
Dan Petrillo
Head coach
Biggest win
60-21
at Franklin School (Jersey City)
Dec 13, 2025 · Regular season
Toughest loss
40-76
at Shabazz
Jan 15, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
39-36
at Livingston
Feb 19, 2026 · Regular season
Highest scoring
92-64
vs Pioneer Academy
Feb 20, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 2 | 2-0 | 109 | 75 | 17.0 | W 46-34 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| Cedar Grove | 2 | 1-1 | 112 | 111 | 0.5 | L 54-62 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| Montclair Kimberley | 2 | 1-1 | 97 | 107 | -5.0 | L 40-61 · Feb 25, 2026 |
| Shabazz | 2 | 0-2 | 79 | 136 | -28.5 | L 39-60 · Feb 12, 2026 |
| Verona | 2 | 1-1 | 99 | 108 | -4.5 | W 58-52 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| West Caldwell Tech | 2 | 1-1 | 107 | 98 | 4.5 | L 38-45 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| Bard | 1 | 1-0 | 53 | 37 | 16.0 | W 53-37 · Jan 24, 2026 |
| Caldwell 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Preliminary Round | 1 | 0-1 | 38 | 61 | -23.0 | L 38-61 · Jan 29, 2026 |
| Columbia Essex County Invitational, Semifinal Round | 1 | 0-1 | 36 | 55 | -19.0 | L 36-55 · Feb 14, 2026 |
| Doane Academy 2025-26 Boys Basketball - Prep B Tournament, Final Round | 1 | 0-1 | 41 | 62 | -21.0 | L 41-62 · Feb 9, 2026 |
| Dwight-Englewood | 1 | 0-1 | 42 | 64 | -22.0 | L 42-64 · Feb 26, 2026 |
| Franklin School (Jersey City) | 1 | 1-0 | 60 | 21 | 39.0 | W 60-21 · Dec 13, 2025 |
| Hanover Park | 1 | 1-0 | 60 | 52 | 8.0 | W 60-52 · Feb 7, 2026 |
| Livingston | 1 | 1-0 | 39 | 36 | 3.0 | W 39-36 · Feb 19, 2026 |
| Livingston Oratory Holiday Tournament | 1 | 0-1 | 36 | 51 | -15.0 | L 36-51 · Dec 29, 2025 |
| Morristown-Beard | 1 | 0-1 | 37 | 54 | -17.0 | L 37-54 · Jan 17, 2026 |
| Newark Central Essex County Invitational, Second Round | 1 | 1-0 | 64 | 44 | 20.0 | W 64-44 · Feb 2, 2026 |
| North Star Academy Essex County Invitational, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 48 | 42 | 6.0 | W 48-42 · Feb 6, 2026 |
| Oratory In-Season Tournament | 1 | 0-1 | 58 | 70 | -12.0 | L 58-70 · Dec 28, 2025 |
| Pioneer Academy | 1 | 1-0 | 92 | 64 | 28.0 | W 92-64 · Feb 20, 2026 |
| Princeton Day 2025-26 Boys Basketball - Prep B Tournament, Semifinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 47 | 42 | 5.0 | W 47-42 · Jan 31, 2026 |
| West Orange | 1 | 0-1 | 36 | 49 | -13.0 | L 36-49 · Jan 9, 2026 |
Source: NJ.com — Newark Academy 2025-26 season
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