Basketball Game Recap: St. Augustine Prep Hermits vs. Middle Township Panthers

By Team Reports Feb 13, 2024, 12:00pm

Recap: St. Augustine Prep Hermits vs. Middle Township Panthers

The St. Augustine Prep Hermits lost against the Middle Township Panthers last Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. St. Augustine Prep lost to Middle Township on the road by a decisive 53-37 margin. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points St. Augustine Prep has scored all season.

Middle Township's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamir McNeil, who almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. Re'Ale Basquine was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds and two blocks.

St. Augustine Prep has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season. As for Middle Township, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 23-2.

St. Augustine Prep didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 68-45 defeat vs. Lower Cape May on the 12th. Middle Township will face off against Atlantic City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Middle Township is coming into the game with 15 straight wins on the road, so Atlantic City is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.