Pioneer Charter School of Science hadn't done well against Salem Academy Charter recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Pioneer Charter School of Science Panthers managed a 55-49 win over the Salem Academy Charter Navigator. This was a revenge game for the Panthers: when they faced off against the Navigator back in December of 2024, they had to take a 48-43 defeat.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pioneer Charter School of Science to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jayden Lainez, who posted 23 points. Marcus Tayag was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Pioneer Charter School of Science's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Salem Academy Charter, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Pioneer Charter School of Science didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-41 win against Community Charter School of Cambridge on the 17th. As for Salem Academy Charter, they will be playing at home against Excel Academy Charter at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Excel Academy Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.9 points per game this season.
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