Basketball Recap: Jenkintown Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Dec 1, 2024, 1:02pm

Basketball Recap: Jenkintown Drakes vs. Springfield Township Spartans

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Jenkintown had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Springfield Township Spartans, falling 63-42. The Drakes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.

Despite the loss, Jenkintown still got an impressive performance from Judah Jackson, who went 6 for 10 en route to 16 points plus five rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Matt Ecker, who posted seven points.

Jenkintown wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 65-50 loss against New Foundations on the 30th. Springfield Township has also already played their next game, a 59-52 defeat against Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy on the 30th.

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