Season Matchups
Every opponent North Star 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
15-11
2025-26 record
21
Distinct opponents
6.0
Avg scoring margin
David Hammonds
Head coach
Biggest win
68-28
vs Newark Central
Feb 9, 2026 · Regular season
Toughest loss
53-79
at Newark Collegiate
Jan 27, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
43-45
at Perth Amboy
Feb 26, 2026 · Playoffs
Highest scoring
76-50
vs Cedar Grove Essex County Invitational, Second Round
Feb 2, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge | 2 | 2-0 | 96 | 90 | 3.0 | W 56-53 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| Science Park | 2 | 2-0 | 117 | 74 | 21.5 | W 48-40 · Feb 17, 2026 |
| University | 2 | 2-0 | 127 | 84 | 21.5 | W 64-46 · Feb 12, 2026 |
| West Essex | 2 | 2-0 | 123 | 104 | 9.5 | W 66-59 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| West Orange | 2 | 1-1 | 131 | 130 | 0.5 | L 58-61 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| Bayonne | 1 | 0-1 | 50 | 69 | -19.0 | L 50-69 · Dec 20, 2025 |
| Belleville | 1 | 1-0 | 62 | 42 | 20.0 | W 62-42 · Feb 19, 2026 |
| Bloomfield | 1 | 1-0 | 50 | 41 | 9.0 | W 50-41 · Jan 24, 2026 |
| Cedar Grove Essex County Invitational, Second Round | 1 | 1-0 | 76 | 50 | 26.0 | W 76-50 · Feb 2, 2026 |
| Columbia Slow Mo Showcase | 1 | 0-1 | 33 | 42 | -9.0 | L 33-42 · Jan 11, 2026 |
| Episcopal (TX) KSA Tournament | 1 | 1-0 | 63 | 36 | 27.0 | W 63-36 · Dec 30, 2025 |
| Livingston 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Preliminary Round | 1 | 0-1 | 47 | 52 | -5.0 | L 47-52 · Jan 29, 2026 |
| Marion P. Thomas Charter | 1 | 1-0 | 58 | 33 | 25.0 | W 58-33 · Jan 19, 2026 |
| Montclair | 1 | 0-1 | 52 | 60 | -8.0 | L 52-60 · Dec 22, 2025 |
| Newark Academy Essex County Invitational, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 0-1 | 42 | 48 | -6.0 | L 42-48 · Feb 6, 2026 |
| Newark Central | 1 | 1-0 | 68 | 28 | 40.0 | W 68-28 · Feb 9, 2026 |
| Newark Collegiate | 1 | 0-1 | 53 | 79 | -26.0 | L 53-79 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| North Buncombe (NC) KSA Tournament | 1 | 0-1 | 47 | 53 | -6.0 | L 47-53 · Dec 31, 2025 |
| Perth Amboy | 1 | 0-1 | 43 | 45 | -2.0 | L 43-45 · Feb 26, 2026 |
| Pingry KSA Tournament | 1 | 0-1 | 42 | 60 | -18.0 | L 42-60 · Dec 28, 2025 |
| Verona | 1 | 0-1 | 37 | 41 | -4.0 | L 37-41 · Jan 10, 2026 |
Source: NJ.com — North Star Academy 2025-26 season
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