PSA grabs 2 wins

PUTNAM — The Putnam Science Academy Prep team tipped off the season over the weekend with two victories. 

Nov. 10 they hosted DME Sports Academy of Daytona Beach, Fla. The Mustangs won by a final score of 100-56. Jose Perez led the Mustang attack with 18 points and 5 rebounds while guard Caleb Nero scored 15 points. The only returnee from last year, Akok Akok, chipped in with 12 points 5 rebounds and 3 blocks. 

The next day the Mustangs were back at it as they hosted the Knox School (N.Y.) and won by a final score of 116-73. Akok Akok led the charge with 22 points which included five made three-pointers. Jose Perez once again contributed with 15 points and 6 assists. Hassan Diarra and Nick Brennen each had 14 points off the bench. 

The Putnam Science Academy varsity team opened the season Nov. 10 and suffered a close defeat to DME Sports Academy Post-Graduate team 95-87. Seth Thomas led the way for the Mustangs with 26 points while Danny Ampofo added 25. The Mustangs made a valiant comeback, but in the end weren’t able to get over the hump.