Season Matchups
Every opponent Verona faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
Season
16-11
2025-26 record
21
Distinct opponents
4.1
Avg scoring margin
Eric McElroy
Head coach
Biggest win
61-26
vs Sussex Tech
Feb 6, 2026 · Regular season
Toughest loss
35-64
at Arts
Mar 2, 2026 · Playoffs
Closest game
38-40
at Cedar Grove West Essex Holiday Tournament, Consolation
Dec 29, 2025 · Regular season
Highest scoring
63-47
at Belleville
Jan 20, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Caldwell Tech | 3 | 2-1 | 156 | 123 | 11.0 | W 56-37 · Feb 27, 2026 |
| Belleville | 2 | 2-0 | 111 | 81 | 15.0 | W 48-34 · Feb 17, 2026 |
| Montclair Kimberley | 2 | 1-1 | 97 | 93 | 2.0 | W 48-39 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| Newark Academy | 2 | 1-1 | 108 | 99 | 4.5 | L 52-58 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| Shabazz | 2 | 0-2 | 82 | 122 | -20.0 | L 50-70 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| Arts | 1 | 0-1 | 35 | 64 | -29.0 | L 35-64 · Mar 2, 2026 |
| Barringer | 1 | 1-0 | 46 | 24 | 22.0 | W 46-24 · Dec 22, 2025 |
| Barringer Essex County Invitational, First Round | 1 | 1-0 | 56 | 51 | 5.0 | W 56-51 · Jan 30, 2026 |
| Cedar Grove | 1 | 1-0 | 49 | 44 | 5.0 | W 49-44 · Dec 18, 2025 |
| Cedar Grove Dennis Gregory Memorial Classic | 1 | 1-0 | 52 | 50 | 2.0 | W 52-50 · Jan 17, 2026 |
| Cedar Grove West Essex Holiday Tournament, Consolation | 1 | 0-1 | 38 | 40 | -2.0 | L 38-40 · Dec 29, 2025 |
| Morris Hills | 1 | 0-1 | 29 | 50 | -21.0 | L 29-50 · Feb 14, 2026 |
| Newark Lab | 1 | 1-0 | 58 | 30 | 28.0 | W 58-30 · Jan 24, 2026 |
| Newark Vocational | 1 | 1-0 | 55 | 28 | 27.0 | W 55-28 · Dec 20, 2025 |
| North Bergen | 1 | 1-0 | 44 | 38 | 6.0 | W 44-38 · Jan 2, 2026 |
| North Star Academy | 1 | 1-0 | 41 | 37 | 4.0 | W 41-37 · Jan 10, 2026 |
| Sussex Tech | 1 | 1-0 | 61 | 26 | 35.0 | W 61-26 · Feb 6, 2026 |
| Wallkill Valley | 1 | 0-1 | 55 | 66 | -11.0 | L 55-66 · Feb 5, 2026 |
| West Essex | 1 | 1-0 | 55 | 44 | 11.0 | W 55-44 · Feb 19, 2026 |
| West Essex In-Season Tournament | 1 | 0-1 | 48 | 54 | -6.0 | L 48-54 · Dec 27, 2025 |
| West Orange Essex County Invitational, Second Round | 1 | 0-1 | 45 | 47 | -2.0 | L 45-47 · Feb 2, 2026 |
Source: NJ.com — Verona 2025-26 season
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