PSA Prep sets sights on Nationals
The 2025 national prep tournament starts this week in Hartford. The Putnam Science Academy Prep Mustangs are currently on a 29-game winning streak and are looking to capture their fifth national title in eight years.
The Mustangs head into the tournament as one of the hottest teams in the country and received the number one overall seed in this year‘s tournament. Putnam Science opened March 11 in the round of 16.
On their way there, the team had to fight for every possession in the Power 5 AAA Championship, but their resilience led them to an 86-72 victory over Redemption Christian Academy.
Ben Ahmed controlled the paint with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while Nico Pena added 14 points and 4 rebounds. Tony Williams ran the offense with 14 points and 5 assists, and Parrish Edmond dominated the boards with 10 rebounds and 9 points.
Redemption challenged PSA at every turn, making runs and forcing tough possessions. The Mustangs never had room to relax, answering every push with strong defense and key buckets. In the final minutes, their execution and rebounding sealed the championship win.
Four wins separate the team from their fifth national title, and they are locked in for the road ahead.
On their way to winning the Power 5 AAA Championship, the team took down all their opponents.
PUTNAM — #1 Putnam Science won in the quarterfinals 99-73 over St. Jude’s from Canada. Ben Ahmed led the Mustangs with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks and Adama Tambedou had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals in the win. Tony Williams had 14 points, 4 assists and 2 steals and Nico Pena added 13 points as Putnam Science moved to 35-2 on the season. Brayson Green chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals and Sam Osayi had 6 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals.
WOODSTOCK — PSA won, 105-91, over Bridgeport Prep in the semifinals with Jamell Hatchett leading the Mustangs with 18 points and 2 steals and both Jaeden Roberts (5 rebounds) and Abdou Yadd (6 rebounds) each adding 14 points in the win. Tony Williams added 13 points and 6 assists and Brayson Green had 11 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks to help PSA move to 36-2 on the season. Parrish Edmond (5 assists) and Nico Pena (6 rebounds) both scored 8 points apiece and Warren Keel chipped in 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Contributor: Rebecca Townes
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy