Basketball Recap: Sutton Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Sutton waltzed into their game on Wednesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They put the hurt on the Blackstone Valley RVT Beavers with a sharp 51-25 win. The Sammies/Suzies have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 21 points or more this season.

Sutton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Gara, who posted 17 points and five boards. Gara is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. Shaya Birnkrant also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.

Sutton was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blackstone Valley RVT only posted four.

Sutton's record now sits at 7-2. As for Blackstone Valley RVT, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sutton will host Oxford at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Sammies/Suzies will be up against the Pirates' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.22 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Blackstone Valley RVT, they will welcome Blackstone-Millville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Beavers will be up against the Chargers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.2 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.