Basketball Recap: Brattleboro Falls to St. Johnsbury Academy in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Dec 14, 2024, 5:46am

Basketball Recap: Brattleboro Bears vs. St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers

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Brattleboro had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 71-36 loss at the hands of the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers on Friday. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-18.

Dillon Jenks

Rebounds (Career)

12/13/24 @ St. Johnsbury Academy6
01/08/24 vs Champlain Valley Union3
01/05/24 @ Fair Haven3
02/20/24 @ Burlington2
02/13/24 vs Mt. St. Joseph Academy2

Brattleboro lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Dillon Jenks, who posted four points and six rebounds. The dominant performance gave Jenks a new career-high in boards. Owen Dascomb was another key player, putting up four points.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brattleboro will head out to take on Mount Greylock Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. St. Johnsbury Academy will take on Colchester in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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