After flying high against Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts last Tuesday, East came back down to earth. The East Panthers were outmatched by the Lewis J. Bennett Tigers and fell 87-45. The Panthers have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Antoine Williams and Michael Martinez certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Williams posted 19 points and seven boards, while Martinez almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine rebounds. What's more, Martinez also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024.
Even though they lost, East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive games.
East's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Lewis J. Bennett, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
East does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lewis J. Bennett, they will take on Grand Island at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Grand Island's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Lewis J. Bennett has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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