Boys Varsity Basketball Picks Up Must Win On Senior Night Against Armstrong
Posted on 01/30/2025
In a fight for a playoff spot, every section game is critical for the boys varsity basketball team moving forward.
The Mustangs passed their first test on Wednesday night with a 46-37 win against Armstrong on Senior Night.
The game had a back-and-forth flow before the boys gradually built their lead and held on.
The Mustangs were led by Will Beckner with 22 points. Fellow senior Max Grice had 13 points.
The win improves their record to 8-9 overall and 4-5 in the section.
The boys will host Penn Hills next on Friday in a section game at 7:30 p.m.
Boys Varsity Basketball Holds Off Indiana In Pivotal Section Game
Posted on 01/15/2025
The boys varsity basketball team held off Indiana's rally to defeat the Indians, 71-68, in a section game on Tuesday night.
The Mustangs led by eight points entering the fourth quarter before Indiana tied it up. Both teams went back-and-forth, but the Mustangs were able to close the game out from the free-throw line.
Leading the way for Plum was Max Grice with 23 points. Will Beckner had 17 points and Mekhi Samuels chipped in with 11 points.
The win improved their record to 7-6 overall and 3-3 in the section.
The boys will begin the section part of section play on Friday when they travel to Hampton. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.