PSA roundup
Boys’ Basketball
Putnam Science 78
Montverde 68
NEW HAVEN — Hassan Diarra continued his stellar play in the National Prep Showcase leading the Mustangs to a 78-68 win down in New Haven. Diarra willed PSA to the victory to remain undefeated at 7-0 with 19 points and 6 assists. Tyson Etienne, after a game-high 20 points on Friday, scored 14 points and Charles Pride was the x-factor with a double-double (10 points, 14 rebounds).
Putnam Science 89
Francis Lewis 72
PUTNAM — The PSA boys’ Varsity Team improved to 3-0 before the Thanksgiving break after an 89-72 win over Francis Lewis Nov. 17. Class of 2020 guard Alpha Diallo led the way for the Mustangs with 22 points. Sharp shooter guard Justin Rodriguez chipped in with 21 points and guard Tyler Henry added 17 for the Mustangs.
#2 PSA 85
#4 Sunrise Christian Academy 82
NEW HAVEN — Putnam Science Academy trailed by as many as 11 heading into the 2nd half of the Nov. 16 National Prep Showcase at Albertus Magnus College. The #4-ranked prep team Sunrise Christian Academy built a double-digit lead but failed to hold on as the Mustangs rallied back for the win, their 30th consecutive victory dating back to last season. Demarr Langford made key plays down the stretch including a steal and lay up which tied the game at 72 to force overtime. Langford had another steal in the extra period which he punctuated with a dunk to push the Mustangs lead to 3 with 2 minutes remaining. Tyson Etienne led all scorers with 20 points to help the Mustangs to a 6-0 start.
Putnam Science 120
Redemption Christian Academy 67
PUTNAM — The PSA Mustangs won their 5th straight game to start the 2018-2019 season and have now won 29 straight games dating back to last year’s National Prep Championship run after a 120-67 bruising over RCA. Akok Akok led the Mustangs with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Charles Pride just missed a triple double with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists while 5 players finished in double figures.
Girls’ Basketball
Putnam Science 86
Post University JV 42
PUTNAM — The Lady Mustangs dominated once again at home to start the season with an 86-42 victory over Post University JV. The Lady Mustangs led by 19 after the 1st quarter and never looked back picking up their 2nd straight win of the 2018-2019 campaign. Trinasia Kennedy led all point scorers with 17 and Ariana Koivisto stuffed the stat sheet piling up 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists. Niya Field also collected a double-double for PSA scoring only 4 points but led the team with 11 steals and 10 assists. The Mustangs (2-0) will play again Nov. 27 vs Commonwealth Academy.
By Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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