Solano powers Wallkill Valley to win over Passaic Charter
Hamburg. Gavin Solano’s 25-point performance led sixth-seeded Wallkill Valley to a decisive 64-31 victory over Passaic Charter in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament.
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| 02 Mar 2026 | 11:29
Wallkill Valley's Gavin Solano raises the ball towards the hoop during a shot. Solano scored 25 points. (
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Wallkill Valley's Alex Opilla is met in the air by Passaic Charter's defender Luis Gabriel during a shot in the second half. Gabriel blocked the shot but Opilla scored 23 points in the game. (
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Wallkill Valley's Alex Opilla rises towards the hoop during a shot in the third period. Opilla scored 23 points. (
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Gavin Solano scored 25 points with six assists, five rebounds and three steals to lead sixth-seeded Wallkill Valley (18-9) to a 64-31 win victory over 11th-seeded Passaic Charter (16-11) on Feb. 27 in a New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament, First Round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 boys’ basketball game.
Alex Opilla scored 23 points. Joe Sugar contributed 13 points. And Nolan Murray added 3 points.
Joshua Celadilla scored a team-high 9 points for Passaic Charter.