Season Matchups
Every opponent West Side faced in a given season since 2020-21, with the head-to-head record, scoring margins and the results that defined the year.
Season
11-14
2025-26 record
19
Distinct opponents
-2.5
Avg scoring margin
Akbar Cook, Sr.
Head coach
Biggest win
83-30
vs Newark Collegiate
Feb 18, 2026 · Regular season
Toughest loss
38-74
vs St. Joseph (Met.)
Feb 10, 2026 · Regular season
Closest game
67-66
vs Livingston
Feb 16, 2026 · Regular season
Highest scoring
84-78
at Orange
Jan 10, 2026 · Regular season
Opponent Breakdown
| Opponent | Meetings | Record | PF | PA | Avg margin | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Collegiate | 3 | 1-2 | 169 | 174 | -1.7 | L 43-70 · Feb 26, 2026 |
| Caldwell | 2 | 0-2 | 109 | 131 | -11.0 | L 56-60 · Feb 3, 2026 |
| Columbia | 2 | 0-2 | 108 | 136 | -14.0 | L 60-71 · Jan 22, 2026 |
| Newark Central | 2 | 2-0 | 132 | 118 | 7.0 | W 68-64 · Jan 27, 2026 |
| Newark East Side | 2 | 2-0 | 134 | 108 | 13.0 | W 72-48 · Feb 14, 2026 |
| DePaul | 1 | 0-1 | 58 | 65 | -7.0 | L 58-65 · Feb 1, 2026 |
| Dwight-Morrow Brick City Showdown | 1 | 0-1 | 48 | 64 | -16.0 | L 48-64 · Dec 21, 2025 |
| Glen Ridge 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, Preliminary Round | 1 | 1-0 | 67 | 57 | 10.0 | W 67-57 · Jan 29, 2026 |
| Livingston | 1 | 1-0 | 67 | 66 | 1.0 | W 67-66 · Feb 16, 2026 |
| Newark East Side Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, Quarterfinal Round | 1 | 0-1 | 45 | 51 | -6.0 | L 45-51 · Dec 27, 2025 |
| Newark Tech | 1 | 0-1 | 69 | 72 | -3.0 | L 69-72 · Jan 24, 2026 |
| Orange | 1 | 1-0 | 84 | 78 | 6.0 | W 84-78 · Jan 10, 2026 |
| Phillipsburg | 1 | 1-0 | 57 | 47 | 10.0 | W 57-47 · Feb 21, 2026 |
| Science Park | 1 | 1-0 | 65 | 36 | 29.0 | W 65-36 · Feb 11, 2026 |
| Seton Hall Prep 2025-2026 Boys Basketball - Essex County Tournament, First Round | 1 | 0-1 | 62 | 90 | -28.0 | L 62-90 · Jan 31, 2026 |
| St. Benedict's | 1 | 0-1 | 55 | 88 | -33.0 | L 55-88 · Feb 19, 2026 |
| St. Joseph (Met.) | 1 | 0-1 | 38 | 74 | -36.0 | L 38-74 · Feb 10, 2026 |
| University Newark Public Schools Holiday Tournament, First Round | 1 | 1-0 | 81 | 54 | 27.0 | W 81-54 · Dec 22, 2025 |
| West Essex | 1 | 0-1 | 58 | 60 | -2.0 | L 58-60 · Jan 13, 2026 |
Source: NJ.com — West Side 2025-26 season
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