Basketball Recap: Barack Obama School for Social Justice Piles Up the Points Against Gorton

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Barack Obama School for Social Justice's strategy against Gorton on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Barack Obama School for Social Justice Lightning blew the Gorton Wolves out of the water with a 78-47 final score. The win was nothing new for the Lightning as they're now sitting on three straight.

Barack Obama School for Social Justice's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zaylin Mullins, who posted 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Seediya Jabbi, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Lightning

Assists

01/24/25 @ Gorton	17
01/15/24 vs Gorton	18
12/27/24 @ Pelham Memorial	16
01/18/25 vs Clarkstown North	16
01/17/25 vs Valhalla	16

Barack Obama School for Social Justice was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.

Barack Obama School for Social Justice's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Gorton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Barack Obama School for Social Justice will venture away from home to take on Saunders Trades & Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gorton, they will challenge Roosevelt at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.