Basketball Recap: Mikhael Batties Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Science Leadership Academy

There's no place like home for Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 53-44 win over Science Leadership Academy on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mikhael Batties, who posted 18 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Batties a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Cedrick Brown Jr, who earned 17 points and three steals.

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. As for Science Leadership Academy, they moved to 8-4 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.

Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Philadelphia Military Academy at 3:15 p.m. Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.3 points per game this season. As for Science Leadership Academy, they will head out to challenge Swenson Arts & Tech at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.