Newark Memorial faces its biggest challenge

Will Westchester know where Newark is after the game?

Defense and effort keys for Newark Memorial
Mitch Stephens, Special to The Chronicle
March 26, 2010

Folks around Los Angeles - where Westchester High School boys basketball players call home - aren't exactly familiar with the city of Newark, where their state finals Division I opponent Newark Memorial is located.

"We know it's in the Bay Area somewhere," said Westchester senior guard Jordin Mayes.

The Cougars, who take on Westchester at Robobank Arena on Saturday, play as if they're from Newark, N.J...

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