Bard Holds Off Weequahic in Tight Girls Basketball Matchup

Taylor Jones and Takyiwah Otoo each scored 14 points to lead Bard to a 42-41 victory over Weequahic.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:47pm

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In a close girls basketball game, Bard High School defeated Weequahic High School 42-41. Bard was led by Taylor Jones and Takyiwah Otoo, who each scored 14 points. Bard held on to the lead despite being outscored 14-3 in the fourth quarter, thanks to a strong third quarter performance where they outscored Weequahic 22-14. Weequahic's Jasmine Agyeman-Budu led all scorers with 17 points.

Why it matters

This game highlights the competitive nature of high school girls basketball in the Newark, New Jersey area. Both Bard and Weequahic have strong programs that have produced talented players over the years. The close final score shows how evenly matched these two teams were and the importance of each possession in a tight game.

The details

Bard was led by Taylor Jones and Takyiwah Otoo, who each scored 14 points. Keimani Langley pulled down a game-high 16 rebounds for Bard. For Weequahic, Jasmine Agyeman-Budu scored a game-high 17 points, including two 3-pointers. Anaya Whitehead added 11 points and seven rebounds, while Asiya Whitehead controlled the glass with 10 rebounds and two blocks.

  • The game was played on February 6, 2026.

The players

Taylor Jones

A player for Bard High School who scored 14 points in the game.

Takyiwah Otoo

A player for Bard High School who scored 14 points in the game.

Keimani Langley

A player for Bard High School who pulled down a game-high 16 rebounds.

Jasmine Agyeman-Budu

A player for Weequahic High School who scored a game-high 17 points, including two 3-pointers.

Anaya Whitehead

A player for Weequahic High School who scored 11 points and had 7 rebounds.

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The takeaway

This close game between Bard and Weequahic showcases the high level of talent and competitiveness in high school girls basketball in the Newark area. Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts and the ability to make key plays down the stretch, making for an exciting matchup that came down to the final minutes.