Academy at Palumbo had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Benjamin Franklin Electrons by a score of 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Griffin have suffered since December 17, 2024.
Academy at Palumbo lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Theo Chaney, who posted eight points. Julius Pommells was another key player, putting up seven points.
Leading Benjamin Franklin to victory were Makale Smith and Wasim Huntley. Smith dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds, while Huntley had 15 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ean Gwaltney, who scored two points along with 11 boards and three blocks.
Academy at Palumbo didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-41 defeat against Bensalem on the 5th. As for Benjamin Franklin, they have also already played their next game, a 53-35 loss against Frankford on the 4th.
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