Jamiko Smith scored 12 points or Hackensack in its 53-47 win over Paterson Kennedy in its season opener in Paterson.

Tied at 11-11 after the first quarter, Paterson Kennedy (0-1) took a 19-15 lead into halftime after limiting Hackensack to four points in the second quarter.

Hackensack (1-0) took over in the third quarter, outscoring Paterson Kennedy 26-9 to take a 41-28 lead into the fourth quarter.

Paterson Kennedy cut the lead with a 19-12 fourth quarter as Hackensack held on to win.

BJ De Los Santos scored nine points for Hackensack while Quadir May had eight points.

Ayden Booker recorded a 23-point, 13-rebound double-double for Paterson Kennedy with three assists. Jawan Harrison scored 11 points.

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