String Theory posted their closest victory yet this season on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Boys' Latin Charter out 57-55. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
String Theory's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Luca Varallo, who scored 19 points along with six rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Varallo has scored all season. Jason Pezzetti was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The win got String Theory back to even at 7-7. As for Boys' Latin Charter, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. String Theory will take on Maritime Academy Charter at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Boys' Latin Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Academy at Palumbo at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Academy at Palumbo is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.