Valley Forge Baptist Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They escaped with a win on Monday against the Kimberton Waldorf Bulls by the margin of a single free throw, 47-46. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ian Wall went supernova for Valley Forge Baptist Academy, scoring 23 points. Nate Caldwell was another key player, scoring 12 points.
Kimberton Waldorf's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Franklin Matichak, who went 7 for 12 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and two steals, and Jojo Da Graca, who posted 11 points along with six steals and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Will De Prado, who had five points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Forge Baptist Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against High Point Baptist Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kimberton Waldorf, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll square off against Community Academy of Philadelphia at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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