Basketball Recap: Trenton Skates Past Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy with Ease

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Trenton). They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 77-30 victory over Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 21 points or more this season.

Tyrese Keys was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.4 steals per game. Nolan Strahm was another key player, going 6 for 10 on his way to 14 points and five steals.

When it comes to explaining why Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy lost, don't look at Jack Hoeger. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 20 on his way to 17 points and four steals. That was a full 56.7% of Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy's points, marking the third time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Hanke, who put up four points in addition to seven boards and three blocks.

Trenton's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Trenton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 46-35 victory against Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on the 6th. As for Pioneer Tech & Arts Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 54-50 loss against Cornerstone Christian Academy on the 6th.