The Weequahic Indians proved they can win big last Sunday (they won by 22) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 33-31 win over Golda Och Academy. The score was all tied up 18-18 at the break, but Weequahic was the better team in the second half.
Weequahic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Shaun Hamilton out in front who scored seven points. Hamilton continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tasir Barnes, who scored three points along with five steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Weequahic and bumps their season record up to 8-10. As for Golda Och Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Weequahic won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Panthers on January 31st. Tech is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Golda Och Academy, they and the will face off at 4:00 p.m. on February 1st without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
