Dwight-Englewood wins third straight game, downs Rutherford

Stone scores 21 points for Dwight-Englewood

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:55pm

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Dylan Stone led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds as Dwight-Englewood defeated Rutherford 67-55 in Rutherford. The game stayed close throughout, with Dwight-Englewood leading 24-21 at halftime before holding on for the win in the second half.

Why it matters

This victory extends Dwight-Englewood's winning streak to three games, showcasing the team's strong performance and momentum heading into the rest of the season. Rutherford's loss drops them to 5-10 on the year, highlighting the competitive nature of the local high school basketball landscape.

The details

Grayson Adekanbi added 11 points for Dwight-Englewood and Dean Baker finished with 10. Dwight-Englewood improved to 10-6 on the season, while Rutherford fell to 5-10.

  • The game was played on January 28, 2026.

The players

Dylan Stone

Led Dwight-Englewood with 21 points and 8 rebounds.

Grayson Adekanbi

Scored 11 points for Dwight-Englewood.

Dean Baker

Scored 10 points for Dwight-Englewood.

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The takeaway

Dwight-Englewood's third straight victory demonstrates the team's strong performance and momentum heading into the rest of the season, while Rutherford's loss highlights the competitive nature of the local high school basketball landscape.