Putnam Valley had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 66-60 W over the Saunders Trades & Tech Blue Devils.
Saunders Trades & Tech's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Andrade, who went 8 for 12 en route to 19 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. Andrade is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Russ, who went 9 for 11 en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Putnam Valley will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Dobbs Ferry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Saunders Trades & Tech, they will take on Yonkers Montessori Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Saunders Trades & Tech is looking for their season's first victory.
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