Middle Township proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 25) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Atlantic County Institute of Tech, sneaking past 46-43. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey basketball rankings (they are ranked 23rd, while Atlantic County Institute of Tech are ranked 94th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Middle Township to victory, but perhaps none more so than Reagen Powell, who posted 11 points and seven rebounds. Abbey Cappelletti was another key player, putting up 11 points and five rebounds.
Middle Township's record now sits at 6-1. As for Atlantic County Institute of Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Middle Township won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Ocean City at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Atlantic County Institute of Tech, they are taking a road trip to take on Bridgeton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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