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Photos: Kennedy Basketball Defeats Xavier in the Battle of 42nd Street

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Gabe Copley, Photographer
February 2, 2026
Elevating for the acrobatic layup, junior Lawson Neighbor connects for his sixth layup of the game. Neighbor ended the game with 16 points off of a perfect 100% shooting.
Elevating for the acrobatic layup, junior Lawson Neighbor connects for his sixth layup of the game. Neighbor ended the game with 16 points off of a perfect 100% shooting.
Gabe Copley
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Gabe Copley
Sitting on the bench as a team, the Cougars get ready for pregame introductions.
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