Camden High Dominates Cinnaminson in NJSIAA Playoff Opener

Panthers Alex Pace scores 20 points in 74-24 victory over Cinnaminson High.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:35pm

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Camden High School's boys basketball team made quick work of Cinnaminson High in the first round of the South Jersey Group 2 NJSIAA tournament on February 26, 2026, winning 74-24. Panther Alex Pace led all scorers with 20 points.

Why it matters

The dominant win gives Camden High a 16-10 record on the season and advances them to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA playoffs. Their next opponent will be crosstown rival Camden Eastside, who also won their first-round game.

The details

Camden High jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back, cruising to a 50-point victory over Cinnaminson High. Panther star Alex Pace poured in a game-high 20 points to lead the offensive onslaught. Camden Eastside, with a 13-11 record, also won their first-round Group 2 game, defeating Camden Mastery 50-47.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • The quarterfinal matchup between Camden High and Camden Eastside is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The players

Alex Pace

The leading scorer for Camden High, pouring in 20 points in the playoff win.

Camden High

The boys basketball team from Camden High School, who won their first-round NJSIAA playoff game 74-24.

Camden Eastside

The boys basketball team from Camden Eastside High School, who also won their first-round NJSIAA playoff game.

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What’s next

The quarterfinal matchup between Camden High and Camden Eastside is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The takeaway

Camden High's dominant playoff win sets up an intriguing crosstown rivalry matchup in the quarterfinals against Camden Eastside, as both teams look to advance deeper into the NJSIAA tournament.