Porcic steps up
PUTNAM — Putnam Science Academy has had a rough couple of years playing against Cushing Academy. Two years in a row the Mustangs have carried an extended winning streak into Cushing Academy and have left with a loss.
“It’s a tough place to play” said Tom Espinosa, head coach of the boys’ prep team. “The crowd gets into it, the rims are stiff, they are an athletic team and if you don’t shoot the ball well then you’re more than likely going to lose.” PSA traveled up to Cushing Academy at 19-0 and had won 43 straight games. Someone had to step up for the Mustangs and knock down shots.
Dan Porcic was up to the task.
The hometown kid, who dominated at Putnam High School before transferring to Putnam Science, has always been a knock-down shooter. “I know my role on the team and when my number is called, I gotta do whatever I can to help this team win” Porcic said. Porcic’s number was called in the second half with 14 minutes remaining as the Mustangs saw their eight-point lead disappear after a 17-4 run from Cushing Academy to start the half.
“We needed a spark and I saw the way Dan was shooting in pregame, he came up big for us when we needed it” said Espinosa.
Porcic hit a 3 on the second play in the game and caught fire knocking down 4 of 5 from downtown to keep the Mustangs in the game. After struggling from the free throw line in the early going, PSA made free throws when it mattered with Kareem Reid and Demarr Langford going 6-7 late to close out the 78-67 win.
Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy

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