Scruggs leads Newark tech in victory against Cedar Grove – Girls basketball recap

Girls Basketball: Newark Tech vs Lawrenceville, Jan 15, 2026.
Yazmyn Scruggs (2) of Newark Tech dribbles up court against Lawrenceville during the girls basketball game at Essex County School of Technology Newark Tech Campus in Newark, NJ on Thursday January 15, 2026.Tom Horak | For NJ Advance Media

Yazmyn Scruggs led Newark Tech with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and eight steals in its 60-36 victory against Cedar Grove in Newark.

Newark Tech (19-3) led 28-20 at halftime against Cedar Grove before extending its lead with a 21-5 third quarter.

Kassidy Ahmad scored 15 points for Newark Tech with five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Azmirah Jones totaled eight points with 11 rebounds.

Cedar Grove falls to 6-12.