West Milford's Josh Moreno (20) leaps during a shot. Moreno scored 16 points.
West Milford's Josh Moreno (20) leaps during a shot. Moreno scored 16 points. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter / George Leroy Hunter)

West Milford. Josh Moreno scored 16 points to help West Milford High boys basketball earn its first win of the season, a 53-39 victory over Newton, as the school’s winter sports teams continue play across basketball, wrestling and ice hockey.

Highlanders down Newton for first win
05 Jan 2026 | 02:31
Sports

Josh Moreno scored a team-high 16 points and Logan Deaver added 12 points to lift the West Milford High boys basketball team to its first victory of the season - a 53-39 decision over Newton - on Saturday in West Milford.

The Highlanders led, 11-9, after the first quarter and held a 24-15 edge at the...