Basketball Recap: Alexander Masis' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Imater Charter over Forges Academy

IMater Charter ended up a good deal behind Forges Academy on Wednesday and lost 65-47.

Alexander Masis

Points

11/19/25 vs Forges Academy	15
11/18/25 @ Hialeah Gardens	21
11/17/25 @ Doral Academy	17

IMater Charter's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexander Masis, who posted 15 points. Masis' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Brian Benitez, who put up ten points.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Forges Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Itamar Zilberman, who shot 73% from the field to rack up 23 points and five boards. Zilberman is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Jonas Martinavicius was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 13 rebounds.

IMater Charter now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Forges Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.

IMater Charter and Forges Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Knights see the court they'll take on JC Bermudez Doral at 7:30 p.m. on the 1st. As for Forges Academy, their break will end when they face St. John Paul II Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th.