Iovine and Young Center had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 79-18 defeat at the hands of the Elizabeth Bulldogs.
Despite the loss, Iovine and Young Center saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Royal Jones posted nine points.
Elizabeth's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lester Martinez, who posted 20 points. The match was Martinez's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Andres Alfaro, who posted 18 points.
The victory got Elizabeth back to even at 1-1.
Iovine and Young Center has already played their next contest, a 67-10 defeat against Varsity Opponent on the 21st. As for Elizabeth, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 65-57 win against Diego Rivera on the 2nd.
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