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It's been 17 games and all 17 have went into the win column for the East Rutherford Men's Basketball team.
Just this past week, East picked up its biggest win if the season as they went to Shelby and pulled away in the second half for an 80-58 victory
Malik Hamrick, Josh Searcy and Juwan Blanton all had double-digit scoring nights in the victory.
Three key games are left as East will host Shelby on Friday (1/27), visit Draughn (1/31)and R-S Central (2/7) before ending the regular season.
R-S Central's ladies (17-2, 10-1) continue to roll through the SMAC. They have five games left and hold a a half game lead on East Burke and a full game lead on Kings Mountain for the top spot.
The continue to get things done with Jada Logan, Kyra Davis and Aliyah Whiteside scoring. However, the cast of Breyauna Lynch, Haley White and Alina Chavez are doing their part on the defensive end as well.
The Lady Hilltoppers have three tough games up coming as they host Kings Mountain(1/31), go to East Burke (2/3) and host East Rutherford(2/7). R-S Central ladies are seeking their sixth 20-win season in the last 12 years.
East Rutherford's ladies (10-6, 6-4) are peaking at the right time, but they still have a little bit of an injury bug persay. Still, they should be favored in five of their next six games. The toughest challenge remaining should be at R-S Central on (2/7). East lost by seven points in the earlier meeting.
R-S Central's Men don't have it easy coming down the stretch with KM, EB and ER left to play. Luckily East Burke is the only road game. The Hilltoppers will have a chance to get to .500 overall again if they can get past Chase this coming Friday.
The Chase boys are getting healthier, but they remain winless in SMAC play. The Ladies played well with Draughn this past week before a big second half for the Lady Wildcats produced a much closer 18-point loss than it looked.
Thomas Jefferson will host a special event with Lincoln Charter on Friday (1/27) at the Spindale House.
