{"id":95265,"date":"2026-02-20T00:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/893939010"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:03:45","slug":"bethea-powers-paterson-eastside-past-passaic-tech-in-pct-semis-girls-basketball-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/20\/bethea-powers-paterson-eastside-past-passaic-tech-in-pct-semis-girls-basketball-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethea powers Paterson Eastside past Passaic Tech in PCT semis – Girls basketball recap"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Keyrie Rodriguez scored 16 points, including three 3-pointers, to help second-seeded Paterson Eastside pull away from third-seeded Passaic Tech, 56-48, in the Passaic County Tournament semifinals Thursday night in Paterson.<\/p>\n

Jade Bethea added 18 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and a block for Eastside, while Alexis Chambers contributed seven points, six assists and three steals. Aubrey Newell chipped in seven points, five rebounds and a team-high four steals.<\/p>\n

The game was tight through the first half, with Passaic Tech holding a 19-19 tie at the break. Eastside then erupted for 25 points in the third quarter to Passaic Tech\u2019s 13, turning a deadlocked game into a double-digit advantage. <\/p>\n

Passaic Tech outscored Eastside 16-12 in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the deficit.<\/p>\n

Paterson Eastside (17-8) will face top-seeded and defending champion DePaul in the tournament final Saturday at 2:15 p.m. at Wayne Valley. <\/p>\n

Passaic Tech falls to (17-8).<\/p>\n

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