Basketball Recap: Simon Gratz Starts Season with Victory Against Constitution

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2024, 6:35am

Basketball Recap: Simon Gratz Bulldogs vs. Constitution Generals

Simon Gratz had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 54-50 win over the Constitution Generals on Friday. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 67-45 victory the Generals walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2023.

Sihaaj Johnson had an outrageously good game as he had 21 points. Another player making a difference was Rashaan Murphy, who posted ten points.

When it comes to explaining why Constitution lost, don't look at Alantay Dawson. Despite the final result, he went 6 for 13 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Nick Young was another key player, posting 12 points along with six rebounds and two blocks.

Simon Gratz will be playing in front of their home fans against Science Leadership Academy at Beeber at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Constitution has already played their next matchup, a 71-57 win against Chester Charter Scholars Academy on the 2nd.

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