After a string of seven wins, the Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech Panthers's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 69-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of Swenson Arts & Tech. Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Swenson Arts & Tech apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2017.
When it comes to explaining why Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mikhael Batties. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Francisco Quiles, who scored 12 points.
Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech's loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Swenson Arts & Tech, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Girard Academic Music Program at 3:15 p.m. on January 26th. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Jadlin Rose and Kwasi Hawkins. As for Swenson Arts & Tech, they will head out on the road to face off against Philadelphia Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Monday.
