Plainedge unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost 61-35 to the Friends Academy Quakers on Tuesday. The Red Devils were down 52-32 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Friends Academy found their leader in freshman Jaxon Saulter, who posted 30 points. Another player making a difference was Shane Kramer, who earned ten points and three steals.
The victory got Friends Academy back to even at 1-1.
Plainedge and Friends Academy will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Red Devils will face off against rival Floral Park Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on the 17th. Meanwhile, Friends Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Lawrence at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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