Columbia Defeats Newark East Side in Boys Basketball, 48-43

Jayvon Rogers' double-double leads Cougars to road victory

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Columbia High School's boys basketball team defeated Newark East Side 48-43 on Tuesday. Jayvon Rogers scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Cougars, while Liam Ayers added 14 points. Columbia outscored East Side 30-21 in the second half to secure the road win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Columbia's strong season going, as they improve to 15-8 on the year. For Newark East Side, the loss drops them to 5-13 on the season as they continue to struggle.

The details

Jayvon Rogers recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds to pace Columbia. Liam Ayers chipped in 14 points, while Logan Sackett had 6 points and 8 rebounds. Matthew Synsmir led the Cougars with 4 assists.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Jayvon Rogers

A Columbia High School player who scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win.

Liam Ayers

A Columbia High School player who scored 14 points in the victory.

Logan Sackett

A Columbia High School player who had 6 points and 8 rebounds.

Matthew Synsmir

A Columbia High School player who led the team with 4 assists.

Newark East Side

The opposing team that lost to Columbia 48-43.

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The takeaway

Columbia High School continues to have a strong boys basketball season, improving to 15-8 on the year with this road victory over Newark East Side. The Cougars were led by Jayvon Rogers' double-double performance.