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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The #1 ranked Putnam Science Academy Mustangs stay unbeaten and improved to 18-0 after a 80-63 win over Ridley Prep (Canada) Dec. 20 at the Basketbull Hoopsfest in Springfield.
The Mustangs were led by Tyson Etienne’s team-high 21 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds.
Hassan Diarra added 13 points, 3 assists and 3 steals in Head Coach Tom Espinosa’s 300th victory at Putnam Science Academy. Marty Silvera chipped in with 9 points and 3 assists for the Mustangs who remain #1 in the New England Prep School rankings. Espinosa, who has spent 16 years at PSA with 13 of those years as head coach, now boasts a 300-73 record (80 percent winning percentage).
In typical humble Espinosa fashion, he spoke about the victory and labeled it “just another game” but the reaction from his players said differently. After the win, the Mustang players and staff waited for Espinosa in the locker room before mobbing him and showering their coach with water. First-year Mustang Charles Pride knew it was more than just another win. “300 wins is a big deal, not too many coaches get to experience that and I was happy to be a part of the team that could get it done for him.”
Putnam Science Academy now goes into their winter break before returning to host Redemption Christian Academy on Jan. 5.
Girls
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — The Putnam Science Academy Lady Mustangs had a successful trip to Maryland sweeping all three games in the She Got Game Classic. PSA picked up wins over St. Laurent (64-51), J Addison (45-41) and closed out the tournament with a 58-48 win over West Oaks. Rhode Island University commit Xianna Josephs scored a season high 14 points Dec. 15 and added 10 points in Sunday’s victory helping the Lady Mustangs improve to 10-1 on the season. Providence College commit Fatima Lee (12 points) carried the never give up attitude willing PSA to a come from behind win over J Addison in game where they trailed by 8 with just under 4 minutes to play. The Mustangs return home for a big game at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 vs. Tabor Academy.
The Putnam Science Academy Lady Mustangs have been playing their best basketball as of late winning two straight games last week by wide margins. The Mustangs defeated Rectory School 53-17 before crushing Rocky Hill 67-26 to move to 6-2 on the season. Anna Doroshenko continued to play extremely well for the Mustangs leading in scoring with 22 points vs Rectory and 15 against Rocky Hill. Putnam product Alex Hutchins added a season high 14 points vs Rocky Hill and Zoe Furman-Cox had 12 in back to back games.
Putnam Science Girls Varsity 53
Rectory School 17
The Mustangs rode the hot hand of Anna Doroshenko who had 20 points at the half before finishing with 22 in a PSA victory. Doroshenko had 6 3’s while Zoe Furman-Cox dominated with 6 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the 5-2 Mustangs!
Josh Sanchas
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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