Brearley Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats East Brunswick Magnet

The Bears came back strong in the second half to secure a 78-47 victory.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The Brearley Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated East Brunswick Magnet 78-47 on Monday, February 9th. The match started off slow but the Bears dominated the second half to secure the win. Highlights include strong performances from Brody Zawacki, Ryan Nelson, Alex Skywarek, Greg Scalise, Tyler Zawacki, and Christian Johnson.

Why it matters

The victory continues Brearley's successful season and showcases the team's ability to make adjustments and pull away in the second half. The win will help boost the team's confidence and momentum as they prepare for their next matchup against Perth Amboy Magnet.

The details

The Brearley Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated East Brunswick Magnet 78-47 on Monday, February 9th. The match started off slowly, but the Bears came back strong in the second half with a dominant performance. Key highlights include Brody Zawacki earning 14 points, 4 steals, and 4 rebounds, Ryan Nelson earning 11 points and 11 steals, Alex Skywarek earning 12 points and 11 rebounds, Greg Scalise earning 13 points and 6 rebounds, Tyler Zawacki earning 10 points and 5 rebounds, and Christian Johnson earning 14 points.

  • The match took place on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Brearley will face Perth Amboy Magnet on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

The players

Brearley Varsity Boys Basketball team

The varsity boys basketball team from Brearley High School.

East Brunswick Magnet

The boys basketball team from East Brunswick Magnet School.

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What’s next

The Brearley Varsity Boys Basketball team will face Perth Amboy Magnet on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

The takeaway

Brearley's varsity boys basketball team demonstrated their ability to make adjustments and pull away in the second half, showcasing their strength and resilience as they continue their successful season.