The Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK Hawks gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Academy Charter 72-44 at home. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 39-16.
When it comes to explaining why Academy Charter lost, one person who can't be blamed is Joel Beard. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points along with six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sam McQueen, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Academy Charter struggled to work together and finished the game with only three assists. They are winless (0-3) when they just don't pass the ball.
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Academy Charter, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Academy Charter at 7:00 p.m. on February 6th. As for Academy Charter, they will be playing at home against Farmingdale at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
