The Medford Tech Jaguars posted their closest victory yet this season on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Holy Cross and snuck past 46-44. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Medford Tech has scored all season.
Leading Medford Tech to victory were Tre Powell and Robbie Conyer. Powell scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals, while Conyer scored 18 points. Powell hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. Nesta Rice was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Medford Tech is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for Holy Cross, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Medford Tech will take on Trenton Catholic Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Trenton Catholic Academy sitting on four straight victories and Medford Tech on five. As for Holy Cross, they will be playing at home against Ewing at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Ewing is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
