Season Matchups
Every opponent Newark Central faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
Season
4-22
2025-26 record
20
Distinct opponents
-20.5
Avg scoring margin
Shawn McCray
Head coach
Biggest win
56-41
vs Belleville Essex County Invitational, First Round
Jan 30, 2026 · Regular season
Toughest loss
23-70
at Columbia
Feb 12, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
64-68
at West Side
Jan 27, 2026 · Regular season
Highest scoring
70-83
vs Marion P. Thomas Charter
Jan 9, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 2 | 0-2 | 66 | 122 | -28.0 | L 32-60 · Feb 5, 2026 |
| Columbia | 2 | 0-2 | 73 | 132 | -29.5 | L 23-70 · Feb 12, 2026 |
| Marion P. Thomas Charter | 2 | 1-1 | 134 | 141 | -3.5 | W 64-58 · Jan 24, 2026 |
| Newark Collegiate | 2 | 0-2 | 70 | 144 | -37.0 | L 32-73 · Feb 17, 2026 |
| Newark East Side | 2 | 0-2 | 82 | 118 | -18.0 | L 53-59 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| West Side | 2 | 0-2 | 118 | 132 | -7.0 | L 64-68 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| Bard Newark Public Schools Invitational, Final Round | 1 | 0-1 | 43 | 54 | -11.0 | L 43-54 · Dec 30, 2025 |
| Belleville Essex County Invitational, First Round | 1 | 1-0 | 56 | 41 | 15.0 | W 56-41 · Jan 30, 2026 |
| Bloomfield | 1 | 0-1 | 45 | 75 | -30.0 | L 45-75 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| Bridgewater-Raritan | 1 | 0-1 | 40 | 73 | -33.0 | L 40-73 · Dec 13, 2025 |
| East Orange | 1 | 0-1 | 33 | 75 | -42.0 | L 33-75 · Dec 20, 2025 |
| Hillside | 1 | 0-1 | 60 | 92 | -32.0 | L 60-92 · Jan 13, 2026 |
| Irvington | 1 | 0-1 | 33 | 64 | -31.0 | L 33-64 · Jan 17, 2026 |
| Millburn | 1 | 0-1 | 29 | 68 | -39.0 | L 29-68 · Dec 16, 2025 |
| Newark Academy Essex County Invitational, Second Round | 1 | 0-1 | 44 | 64 | -20.0 | L 44-64 · Feb 2, 2026 |
| Newark Data Science Newark Public Schools Invitational, Semifinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 54 | 49 | 5.0 | W 54-49 · Dec 29, 2025 |
| Newark Global Studies Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, First Round | 1 | 0-1 | 34 | 42 | -8.0 | L 34-42 · Dec 23, 2025 |
| Newark Tech | 1 | 0-1 | 39 | 73 | -34.0 | L 39-73 · Jan 19, 2026 |
| North Star Academy | 1 | 0-1 | 28 | 68 | -40.0 | L 28-68 · Feb 9, 2026 |
| Technology Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 1-0 | 55 | 42 | 13.0 | W 55-42 · Dec 27, 2025 |
Source: NJ.com — Newark Central 2025-26 season
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