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West Orange Defeats Paterson Eastside in Girls Basketball Quarterfinals
Top-seeded West Orange overcame a halftime deficit to advance to the semifinals.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The West Orange High School girls basketball team, seeded first, defeated eighth-seeded Paterson Eastside 50-36 in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 tournament on Saturday. West Orange trailed by three points at halftime but outscored Eastside 33-16 in the second half to pull away for the victory.
Why it matters
This win keeps West Orange's season alive as they advance to the semifinals, where they will host fourth-seeded Kearny on Tuesday. West Orange, a perennial powerhouse, is looking to make a deep run in the state tournament.
The details
London Caldwell led West Orange with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, while Rhyan Watt added 14 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. West Orange trailed 20-17 at halftime but dominated the second half to secure the quarterfinal victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
- West Orange will host Kearny in the semifinals on Tuesday.
The players
London Caldwell
A key player for West Orange, scoring 16 points with a double-double.
Rhyan Watt
Contributed 14 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds for West Orange.
Paterson Eastside
The eighth-seeded team that lost to West Orange in the quarterfinals.
West Orange
The top-seeded team that overcame a halftime deficit to advance to the semifinals.
What’s next
West Orange will host fourth-seeded Kearny in the semifinals on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
The takeaway
West Orange's ability to rebound from a halftime deficit and dominate the second half shows their resilience and experience as a top-seeded team. They will need to continue this strong play as they advance deeper into the state tournament.
