Hurricane spoil New Richmond senior night with 54-35 win

Jayceon Kibler and Jesse Keith lead Wilmington to victory over winless New Richmond

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Wilmington High School defeated New Richmond High School 54-35 on senior night, led by strong performances from Jayceon Kibler and Jesse Keith. The Hurricane overcame a slow start to pull away in the second half and hand the Lions their 18th straight loss.

Why it matters

This game highlights the ongoing rivalry between the two schools and the importance of senior night celebrations, which can provide an emotional boost for the home team. However, Wilmington was able to overcome New Richmond's early energy and pull away for the victory.

The details

Wilmington trailed 6-4 after the first quarter but took control in the second, outscoring New Richmond 17-6 to take a 21-12 halftime lead. Kibler scored 10 of his game-high 28 points in the third quarter, and he and Keith combined for 14 of Wilmington's 20 points in the fourth to seal the win. The Hurricane's defense also forced several key turnovers in the second half to limit New Richmond's comeback efforts.

  • Wilmington trailed 6-4 after the first quarter.
  • Wilmington outscored New Richmond 17-6 in the second quarter to take a 21-12 halftime lead.
  • Kibler scored 10 of his 28 points in the third quarter.
  • Kibler and Keith combined for 14 of Wilmington's 20 points in the fourth quarter.

The players

Jayceon Kibler

A standout player for Wilmington High School who scored a game-high 28 points in the victory.

Jesse Keith

A key contributor for Wilmington High School, scoring 16 points and working in tandem with Kibler to power the Hurricane's offense.

Jaevin Cumberland

The head coach of the Wilmington High School basketball team, who guided his squad to the victory despite a slow start.

Brady Young

A player for New Richmond High School who scored 6 points in the losing effort.

Hunter Ashley

A New Richmond High School player who led the Lions with 15 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We started out slow and sluggish, with just too many mental errors. We have to get better at taking care of the ball and limiting possessions for the opponent.”

— Jaevin Cumberland, Wilmington head coach (wnewsj.com)

“Rebounds, just everything else but scoring. He has that, but can he get a big time rebound? Can he lock down a big time player? Can we get that stop? Just other things.”

— Jaevin Cumberland, Wilmington head coach (wnewsj.com)

What’s next

Wilmington will host Clinton-Massie on Friday for its own senior night, the final SBAAC matchup of the season for both teams.

The takeaway

This game showcased Wilmington's ability to overcome a slow start and pull away from a winless opponent, led by the strong performances of Kibler and Keith. However, the Wilmington coach sees room for improvement, particularly on the defensive end and in rebounding, as the team prepares for its final regular season game.