Basketball Recap: Zaheem Norman-Bryant Key Part of Team Effort in Railsplitters Win

Abraham Lincoln's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 52-42 win over the Academy at Palumbo Griffin. Given the Railsplitters' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 69th, while the Griffin are ranked 210th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Abraham Lincoln got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Zaheem Norman-Bryant out in front who posted 13 points. Taylan Montgomery was another key player, putting up 13 points.

When it comes to explaining why Academy at Palumbo lost, don't look at Julius Pommells. Despite the final result, he earned 19 points. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Coleman, who put up 11 points.

Railsplitters

Previous 4 Games (Home)

12/16/25 vs Academy at Palumbo	52-42
12/11/25 vs Northeast	78-65
12/09/25 vs Frankford	74-59
02/07/25 vs Benjamin Franklin	63-60

Abraham Lincoln's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Academy at Palumbo, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.

Abraham Lincoln will take on Roxborough in a holiday battle at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Railsplitters will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Academy at Palumbo, they will venture away from home to square off against Northeast at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.