Basketball Recap: Semaj Brown Key Part of a Team Effort in Panthers Win

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech won the last time they faced Philadelphia Military Academy and things went their way on Thursday too. The Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech Panthers walked away with a 48-35 victory over the Philadelphia Military Academy Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Semaj Brown led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Mikhael Batties was another key player, putting up 15 points.

Defeat or not, Philadelphia Military Academy got some senior leadership from Daijon Crawford and Ryan Russell. Crawford posted 14 points, while Russell earned 13 points.

Panthers

Previous 4 Games (Home)

01/23/25 vs Philadelphia Military Academy	48-35
01/21/25 vs Science Leadership Academy	53-44
01/16/25 vs KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy	57-47
12/19/24 vs Mariana Bracetti Academy	40-23

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Philadelphia Military Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 52-33 victory against Swenson Arts & Tech on the 28th. Philadelphia Military Academy has also already played their next game, a 60-17 win against Parkway West on the 28th.