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PSA's
undefeated
weekend
The Putnam Science Academy boys’ prep basketball team managed to get in some fun and relaxation while at the Caribbean Tipoff Classic last weekend. The Mustangs also managed to get in some hoops, and some good hoops at that.
PSA finished off an undefeated weekend in the Bahamas by knocking off BC Christian 81-75 November 3 behind 11 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks from big man Josh Gray, who averaged 10.6, 6.6., and 2.6 respectively in the three games. Hassan Diarra had 14 points, Terrell Ard Jr. 12, and Marty Silvera contributed seven points, five rebounds and six assists against BC Christian for the 3-0 Mustangs.
“This was a great start to our season,” said coach Tom Espinosa. “We still have a lot to work on but the effort was here all weekend.”
PSA opened play Nov. 1 by manhandling Ridley Prep, coming away with a 77-37 win behind 12 points apiece from Gray and guard JuJu Murray. Eleven players scored, including seven who had at least seven points. Nine had at least five rebounds, and three had at least two blocks for the Mustangs in the win.
Julian Dozier Jr. filled up the stat sheet in this one, totaling eight points, four rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Espinosa also spoke highly of D’Maurian Williams after the first game, saying “he made things happen for us. He gave us a nice spark on both sides of the court.”
PSA’s middle game was the toughest of the three, as Espinosa expected. Still, the Mustangs came away with the win, 78-71 over NBA Basketball Academy of Latin America. The Texas A&M-bound Diarra led the way, scoring 21 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and making three steals in the win.
Williams, who continued to impress and whom Espinosa called “a difference-maker” had 10 points.
“We beat a very tough, high-level team,” Espinosa said. “This is a great win over a great team in such an early-season game. We are going to be an exciting team to watch.”
By Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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