Wamesit 8th Graders Makes It 20 Straight, 63-52

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the coaches and administrators of the Wamesit Warriors.)

Warriors 63

Malden  52

 The 8^th grade Wamesit Warriors from Tewksbury are undefeated at 20-0, after winning a battle of the two top teams in the league, beating Malden in a slugfest, 63-52.

The keys to victory for the Warriors were strong rebounding, and limiting turnovers.  James Sullivan played one of his best all-around games, leading the defensive charge, rebounding, and scoring 14 points. Alex Botazzi scored 5 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and took 2 big charges in the second half to slow down the Malden point-guard, and turn momentum in the Warriors favor at critical stages of the game.

Alex DiRocco was high-scorer with 30 points. Joe Csokmay continued his consistent high-level of play, scoring 9 points, made multiple big steals off the press, and was a force rebounding. Mike Milano hit a big three-point basket to help start the comeback after the Warriors were behind early.

Shayne Russell chipped in with a basket, and Derek McGaffigan played an outstanding defensive game, getting key steals and creating turnovers, which led to easy baskets in transition.  Craig Harkins, Chris Caron, and Ryan Bednarek helped maintain the lead in both the first and second half with high-energy and balanced play.