Season Matchups
Every opponent Payne Tech faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
9-13
2025-26 record
18
Distinct opponents
-2.9
Avg scoring margin
Brad Howard
Head coach
Biggest win
68-43
at Newark East Side
Dec 20, 2025 · Regular season
Toughest loss
39-76
at Seton Hall Prep 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Quarterfinal Round
Feb 7, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
90-91
at Franklin Zebra MLK Jr. Roundball Classic
Jan 19, 2026 · Regular season
Highest scoring
90-91
at Franklin Zebra MLK Jr. Roundball Classic
Jan 19, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts | 2 | 0-2 | 118 | 129 | -5.5 | L 52-55 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| East Orange | 2 | 1-1 | 122 | 116 | 3.0 | L 53-62 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| Newark Tech | 2 | 2-0 | 150 | 132 | 9.0 | W 72-66 · Feb 5, 2026 |
| Seton Hall Prep | 2 | 0-2 | 109 | 137 | -14.0 | L 54-61 · Feb 12, 2026 |
| College Achieve Asbury Park - National The EssexFest | 1 | 0-1 | 72 | 75 | -3.0 | L 72-75 · Jan 3, 2026 |
| Franklin Zebra MLK Jr. Roundball Classic | 1 | 0-1 | 90 | 91 | -1.0 | L 90-91 · Jan 19, 2026 |
| Hackettstown | 1 | 1-0 | 59 | 46 | 13.0 | W 59-46 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| Mendham | 1 | 0-1 | 42 | 55 | -13.0 | L 42-55 · Feb 27, 2026 |
| Millburn 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, First Round | 1 | 1-0 | 73 | 59 | 14.0 | W 73-59 · Jan 31, 2026 |
| Morris Catholic | 1 | 1-0 | 78 | 74 | 4.0 | W 78-74 · Feb 19, 2026 |
| Newark East Side | 1 | 1-0 | 68 | 43 | 25.0 | W 68-43 · Dec 20, 2025 |
| Northern Highlands Tyrone Collins Tip-Off | 1 | 0-1 | 58 | 68 | -10.0 | L 58-68 · Dec 13, 2025 |
| Orange | 1 | 1-0 | 74 | 67 | 7.0 | W 74-67 · Jan 11, 2026 |
| Patrick School - National | 1 | 0-1 | 53 | 84 | -31.0 | L 53-84 · Jan 13, 2026 |
| Seton Hall Prep 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 0-1 | 39 | 76 | -37.0 | L 39-76 · Feb 7, 2026 |
| St. Benedict's | 1 | 0-1 | 64 | 78 | -14.0 | L 64-78 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| Thrive Charter Brick City Showdown | 1 | 0-1 | 46 | 57 | -11.0 | L 46-57 · Dec 21, 2025 |
| Weequahic | 1 | 1-0 | 68 | 59 | 9.0 | W 68-59 · Jan 24, 2026 |
Source: NJ.com — Payne Tech 2025-26 season
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