Achievement First Providence had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 61-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Toll Gate Titans. The Falcons' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it 14 in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Achievement First Providence had strong showings from Steven Rodriguez, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 15 points and seven steals, and Malachi Stone, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 16 points.
Toll Gate's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Healey, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds. Healey is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Leahy, who posted ten points and five assists.
The victory made it two in a row for Toll Gate and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Achievement First Providence didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-36 defeat against Ponaganset on the 18th. As for Toll Gate, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 63-25 win against Block Island on the 21st.
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