Angel Hernandez scored 21 points, as the Kardinals fell short in a Watchung Conference showdown this afternoon in Kearny. Sejdo Gurzakovic added 13 points for Kearny, who held a 20-11 lead after the opening quarter and was trailing by one after the third.

Dan Thompson led Linden with 22 points and Elijah Hodge added 16 in the victory