It was a good run, but the Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 59-52 hit to the loss column at the hands of Environmental Charter. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy lost against Environmental Charter in their previous head to head back in December of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 77-55 score last time.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Troy Stuart, who scored 19 points, and Kyron Blanchette who scored 17 points. Stuart scored a full 36.5% of Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's points, the second time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ekene Madu, who scored 6 points.
It was another big night for Nick Motta, who scored 22 points along with 3 steals for Environmental Charter. The contest was Motta's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Ayshin Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Hawthorne Math & Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-1. As for Environmental Charter, they have yet to lose a matchup on the road this season, leaving them with a 4-1 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hawthorne Math & Science Academy will face off against Wildwood at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Environmental Charter is on the road again on Thursday and play against Vistamar at 5:30 p.m. on November 30th. Vistamar knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Environmental Charter likes a good challenge.
