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Woodstock Academy’s Hellstar Beats Defending Prep Champion Newman

Zack Dawson scored 21 points as Hellstar beat Newman 82–69 in Boston and improved to 8–2.

By Eastern CT NewsPublished Nov 15, 2026 · 2:05 AMUpdated Nov 15, 2026 · 2:05 AM

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Nov 15, 2026, 2:05 AM Eastern · Article first published
Zack Dawson scored 21 points as Hellstar beat Newman 82–69 in Boston and improved to 8–2.

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Hellstar defeated Newman 82–69.
Zack Dawson led Hellstar with 21 points.
The academy lists Darrow as Sunday’s opponent.

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WOODSTOCK — Zack Dawson scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds as Woodstock Academy’s Hellstar prep basketball team beat defending national prep champion Newman School 82–69 on Saturday, November 14, in Boston.

Jalen Taggart added 17 points, and Bright Delves finished with 16 points, five rebounds and five assists, according to the academy’s game report carried by WINY Radio. Hellstar improved to 8–2 overall.

The academy said Hellstar is scheduled to face New York’s Darrow School at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, November 15, in Boston.

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