On Tuesday, Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech came up short against Philadelphia Academy Charter and fell 43-33. While losing is never fun, Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 307th, while Philadelphia Academy Charter is ranked 133rd).
When it comes to explaining why Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kwasi Hawkins. Despite the final result, he scored 19 points. That's the first time this season that Hawkins scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Cedric Brown Jr., who scored 11 points.
Among those leading the charge was Jordan Brennan-Melo, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Benzenhafer, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds.
Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech's loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 2-2. As for Philadelphia Academy Charter, the win (which was their fourth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jules E. Mastbaum Vo-Tech will take on Randolph Vo-Tech at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Randolph Vo-Tech is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Philadelphia Academy Charter, they will be playing at home against Philadelphia Military Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
