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Orange’s Thomas sparks MKA hoops team to banner season

Steve Tober Published: March 17, 2023 | Updated: March 15, 2023 1 minute read
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Kalvin Thomas of Orange was a sophomore reserve for Montclair Kimberley Academy this season.

Kalvin Thomas of Orange was a sophomore reserve for Montclair Kimberley Academy this season.

ORANGE, NJ — Kalvin Thomas of Orange was a sophomore reserve for the Montclair Kimberley Academy basketball team which finished a strong 19-6 and earned a share of the Super Essex Conference–Freedom Division title with a 12-2 mark.

The Cougars also won their first state prep B-Division Tournament championship in 15 years with a 65-61 win over Doane Academy in the final, Feb. 20, at MKA.

Thomas was also a valuable two-way starter for the MKA football team during the fall.

Photo Courtesy of Kalvin Thomas

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