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Trenton boys basketball beats Lawrence in CVC clash on Senior Night
Tornadoes make statement ahead of CVC Tournament with double-digit win over Cardinals
Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:23pm
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The Trenton boys basketball team defeated Lawrence 66-56 in a key Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) matchup on Senior Night. Led by 16 points from Juan Sanchez and 20 points from Aivaye Ingram, Trenton used its stifling defense and aggressive rebounding to take control of the game early and hold off a late Lawrence comeback attempt. The win puts Trenton in position to potentially jump from third to first in the CVC standings before the conference tournament begins.
Why it matters
This victory over one of the top teams in the CVC gives Trenton momentum heading into the conference tournament. The Tornadoes have now beaten both Lawrence and Ewing, their top competitors, by double digits during the regular season, solidifying their status as the favorite to win the CVC title.
The details
Trenton jumped out to a 19-9 lead in the first quarter, fueled by two quick 3-pointers from Sanchez. The Tornadoes maintained a double-digit advantage for much of the game, with Ingram providing a highlight-reel putback dunk in the second quarter. Lawrence made a late push, cutting the deficit to 7 points in the fourth quarter, but Trenton's stifling defense and balanced scoring proved too much for the Cardinals to overcome.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 as part of Trenton's Senior Night celebration.
The players
Juan Sanchez
A 5-foot-8 guard for Trenton who scored 16 points and provided timely assists, helping the Tornadoes defeat Lawrence for the first time in his varsity career.
Aivaye Ingram
A 6-foot-4 guard for Trenton who scored a team-high 20 points, including a highlight-reel putback dunk in the second quarter that energized the home crowd.
Marvin McNeill
A talented guard for Lawrence who scored a game-high 20 points, but was held in check for much of the game by Trenton's stifling defense.
Michael Carrick
A Lawrence player who scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, leading the Cardinals' late comeback attempt.
JayDon English-Fulton
A senior starter for Trenton who scored 18 points in the victory.
What they’re saying
“Ever since I've been on the varsity team, I haven't beaten Lawrence. I'm gonna beat them before I leave this school.”
— Juan Sanchez, Guard
“We definitely had them rattled in the first, second quarter. That's just 94 feet defense right there.”
— Aivaye Ingram, Guard
“It helped a lot. It boosted our energy, it boosted everything. I really work in the weight room. I do a lot in the weight room. That's how I got that (athleticism).”
— Aivaye Ingram, Guard
What’s next
The CVC Tournament will be seeded on Thursday morning, with Trenton looking to prove its regular season success against Lawrence and Ewing wasn't a fluke when the tournament begins on February 10.
The takeaway
Trenton's dominant win over Lawrence on Senior Night solidifies the Tornadoes as the team to beat in the CVC this season. Their relentless defensive pressure and balanced scoring attack make them the clear favorite to capture the conference title in the upcoming tournament.
