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Morristown Boys Basketball Tops Kearny 58-42
Morristown uses big second quarter to pull away for victory, improving to 10-8 on the season.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:07am
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Morristown boys basketball team defeated Kearny 58-42 on Thursday night. After a close first quarter, Morristown outscored Kearny 19-10 in the second quarter to take a 34-20 lead at halftime. Morristown continued to pull away in the second half, winning the third quarter 15-8. Kaidan Martin led Morristown with 16 points, including four 3-pointers.
Why it matters
This win improves Morristown's record to 10-8 on the season and sets them up for a matchup against Whippany Park in the Preliminary Round of the Morris County Tournament on Saturday.
The details
Morristown was led by Kaidan Martin, who scored 16 points with four 3-pointers. Kenneth Sharperson and Jake Brough each added 9 points, while Peter Babcock had 8 points on a pair of 3-pointers. Morristown also got contributions from Jasiah Brown, Bryan Urgilez Martinez, and Weston Elms. For Kearny, Allen Rivera scored 17 points with three 3-pointers, while Carlos Vazquez and Shaheed Lahlou each added 6 points.
- Morristown led 15-10 after the first quarter.
- Morristown outscored Kearny 19-10 in the second quarter to take a 34-20 halftime lead.
- Morristown won the third quarter 15-8 to stretch the margin.
The players
Kaidan Martin
A Morristown player who scored 16 points, including four 3-pointers.
Kenneth Sharperson
A Morristown player who scored 9 points.
Jake Brough
A Morristown player who scored 9 points.
Allen Rivera
A Kearny player who scored 17 points with three 3-pointers.
Carlos Vazquez
A Kearny player who scored 6 points.
What’s next
Morristown will face Whippany Park in the Preliminary Round of the Morris County Tournament on Saturday January 31. Game time is 5pm.
The takeaway
Morristown's balanced scoring attack and strong second quarter performance allowed them to pull away from Kearny and improve their record to 10-8 on the season. This sets up an intriguing matchup against Whippany Park in the Morris County Tournament.
