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Varsity basketball earned two strong wins last week, continuing their momentum with disciplined team play and balanced scoring.
On Saturday, January 24, Stuart secured a 41–33 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan in Princeton. Carmela Arana led the scoring with 11 points, while Taylor States delivered an all-around performance with 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Lia States added 4 points, 8 rebounds, and a game-high 7 assists. The Tartans pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Bridgewater-Raritan 13–11 to seal the win.
The team followed up with another win on Wednesday, January 28, led by a standout performance from Lia States, who finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Carmela Arana contributed 12 points and 2 assists, and Leila Hernandez-Lewis added 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in a strong team effort.
Stuart returns to action on the road for the first leg of the Prep B tournament at the Montclair Kimberley Academy Middle School (201 Valley Road, Montclair) on Sunday, February 1, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 PM.