The 16-team Safe Summer Streets Basketball League began play with games held all six nights last week. The league is part of the Safe Summer Streets program which expands our operating hours into the evening for our teen members.
The four-team girls division opened play on Monday with St. Ann’s defeating the Lady Huskies 31-27. Lauren Cavaleri (12) led St. Ann’s while Ashley Montrond (24) led the Lady Huskies. In the second game the Lady Zags, behind Joviane Cantave (16), defeated the Lady Tigers 39-29. The Lady Tigers were led by Shayla White (12). The following night the girls returned with the first of two games seeing the Lady Tigers defeat St. Ann’s 40-35. Dominique Montrond (15) led the Lady Tigers while St. Ann’s was led by Maria King (10). In the second game the Lady Zags outscored the Lady Huskies 50-39. Joviane Cantave (16) and Ashley Montrond (20) led the Lady Zags and Lady Huskies respectively.
On Wednesday the first of two games opened play in the 4-team Intermediate Boys division with the Free Agents, behind the offense of Jonge DaSilva (32) defeating the Lakers 77-74. The Lakers were led by Tino Goncalves (25). In the late game the Diplomats bested the Ballers 69-68 in a battle of teams in the Senior Boys division. The Diplomats were led by Racquish Leard (24) while the Ballers were led by Dante Blackwell (16). On Thursday night the opener saw the Magic defeat Duke 68-51. Paul Lewis (25) led the Magic while David Harrison (22) led Duke. In the second game the Track Stars outlasted the Tsunami 49-48. Marquis Spriggs (25) and Eduardo DeLeon (16) led the Track Stars and Tsunami respectively.
On Friday evening three games were held with the opener seeing the Bullets getting by Run & Gun 72-70. Brendan MacDonald (33) led the Bullets while Max Barbosa (26) led Run & Gun. In the second game the Magic continued their winning ways with a 78-62 win over the Lakers. The Magic were led by Paul Lewis (27) while the Lakers were led by Jordan Williams (20). In the final game it was C-Town defeating the Horsemen 69-44. Aaron Johnson (23) and Gary St. Cyr (16) led C-Town and the Horsemen respectively.
On Saturday evening four more games were held to close out the week. In the opener the Tsunami defeated the Horsemen 57-45. Elijah Agard (15) led the Tsunami while the Horsemen were led by Gary St. Cyr (22). In the second game the Free Agents, behind Rayshaw Matthews (17) edged out Duke 54-52. David Harrison (24) paced the Duke offense. In the third game the Track Stars overcame a half-time deficit to defeat the Bullets 69-67. Tino Goncalves (34) paced the Track Stars offense while the Bullets were led by Anthony DePina (19). In the final game of the week it was C-Town taking down the Ballers 67-62. Aaron Johnson (30) led C-Town while Melvin Goncalves (23) led the Ballers attack. Regular season games will continue weekday evenings through early August followed by the play-off tournament. For more information please contact Athletic Director, Bruce Seals at ext. 105.
College Alumni Night Event
Returning for the eighth consecutive summer, the Annual College Alumni Night will be held on Wednesday, July 29. The night will kick-off in the gymnasium with several Alumni members speaking to current members about their college experience including: what it took to get there, what college life is like and what they are doing with their education today. There will also be a concurrent workshop with a college admissions professional explaining the application process. Immediately following the panel discussions all the action will shift to the gym where a team of All-Stars from the Safe Summer Streets Basketball League will square off against a team of Alumni.
After the game everyone will be invited to the outdoor playground for a barbecue. All teen members are encouraged to attend what promises to be a fun evening. Please note that there is no cost to take part in the event. For more information please contact Queenette Santos at 617-288-7120.
