Wings Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They managed a 64-59 victory over the Forest Hills Rangers on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wings as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Wings Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deshawn Carnegie Jr, who earned 17 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rushawn Greene, who posted 15 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Wings Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 68-51 win against Kennedy on the 25th. As for Forest Hills, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Francis Lewis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Forest Hills is looking for their season's first victory.
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