The Pinelands Regional boys basketball team started the season with a loss, then ended 2025 with another, sandwiching four victories in between. Twelve days into the new year, the Wildcats are 2-for-2.
On Jan. 12, coach Fred Johnson’s squad took a 20-3 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as the Wildcats upended Shore Conference C South foe Lakewood, 56-39. Cayden Lucas delivered 16 points to lead the way, while Donny Johnston contributed 14 points, and Chris Husni added 11 points.
The Wildcats returned to the court after nearly a week off. Their last game before Monday’s contest occurred on Jan.
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