Hillsborough Boys' Basketball Extends Home Dominance

Raiders defeat Rutgers Prep in close 82-79 victory

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Hillsborough High School boys' basketball team continued their impressive home winning streak, defeating Rutgers Prep 82-79 in a close game on Tuesday. Led by double-double performances from Aaron Feath and triple-double from Kow Quagraine, the Raiders bounced back from a previous loss with a strong offensive showing, recording a season-high 30 assists.

Why it matters

Hillsborough's home court advantage has been a key factor in their success this season, as they have now won 6 straight games at home. The win over Rutgers Prep, who had been on a 5-game road winning streak, demonstrates the Raiders' ability to defend their home turf against tough opponents.

The details

Aaron Feath led Hillsborough with a double-double, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Teammate Kow Quagraine also had an impressive stat line, recording a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. As a team, Hillsborough finished the game with 30 assists, their highest total of the season.

  • Hillsborough suffered an 80-44 loss to Rutgers Prep in their previous matchup.
  • Hillsborough's home winning streak now stands at 6 games.

The players

Aaron Feath

A key player for the Hillsborough High School boys' basketball team, Feath recorded a double-double in the win over Rutgers Prep.

Kow Quagraine

Hillsborough's point guard, Quagraine posted an impressive triple-double to help lead the team to victory.

Rutgers Prep

The opposing team, Rutgers Prep, had been on a 5-game road winning streak before falling to Hillsborough.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working hard to protect our home court all season, and this was a big win for us against a tough opponent.”

— Aaron Feath, Hillsborough Player

What’s next

Hillsborough will look to continue their home dominance when they take on Union City on Thursday at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Hillsborough's ability to win at home has been a key factor in their success this season. The team's balanced scoring attack and unselfish play, exemplified by their season-high 30 assists, have allowed them to protect their home court against tough opponents like Rutgers Prep.