McNair Tops Pioneer Academy in High-Scoring Affair

Six players score 19+ points in McNair's 86-65 victory

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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In an exciting boys basketball matchup, McNair defeated Pioneer Academy 86-65 in Jersey City. A trio of McNair players - Joaquin Rendall (24 points), Antoine Huet (23 points), and Ronin Bernardo (21 points) - combined for 68 points. Rendall also recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds. Jaeden Lumang posted a double-double of his own for McNair with 12 points and 10 assists. Noah Ayesh led Pioneer Academy with 21 points, while Audie Mickens and Nick Rojas each scored 19 points and combined for 8 three-pointers.

Why it matters

This high-scoring affair between two local teams highlights the exciting brand of basketball being played in the Jersey City area. With six players reaching the 19-point mark, the game showcased the offensive firepower of both squads and the competitive nature of the matchup.

The details

McNair pulled away in the second half to secure the 86-65 victory over Pioneer Academy. Rendall's double-double performance and the trio of 20-point scorers for McNair proved to be the difference. Pioneer Academy kept the game close early on behind the sharpshooting of Ayesh, Mickens, and Rojas, but ultimately couldn't match McNair's balanced scoring attack.

  • The game was played on February 18, 2026.

The players

Joaquin Rendall

A McNair player who scored 24 points and recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds.

Antoine Huet

A McNair player who scored 23 points in the victory.

Ronin Bernardo

A McNair player who scored 21 points in the game.

Jaeden Lumang

A McNair player who posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists.

Noah Ayesh

A Pioneer Academy player who led his team with 21 points.

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What they’re saying

“This was an exciting game to be a part of. Both teams played hard and it came down to which squad could make the most plays in the second half.”

— Joaquin Rendall, McNair Player (nj.com)

What’s next

McNair will look to build on this victory as they continue their season, while Pioneer Academy will aim to rebound in their next matchup.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair between McNair and Pioneer Academy showcased the talent and competitiveness of boys basketball in the Jersey City area, with six players reaching the 19-point mark and the game coming down to which team could pull away in the second half.