LYNN – A robust second half propelled Lynn Classical to a 68-59 victory over Somerville on Thursday and prolonged its successful streak to seven video games.
It’s been an extended stretch this week for the Higher Boston League chief Rams (14-2), enjoying 4 video games in six days that included a Saturday night matchup in opposition to former Northeastern Convention foe Swampscott earlier than a back-to-back in opposition to Burncoat on Monday and crosstown rival Lynn English on Tuesday.
Going into the matchup in opposition to the Highlanders (11-4), it appeared like fatigue was kicking in for coach Marvin Avery’s group.
“We had 4 video games this week and to return out and beat Somerville group I’ve to present credit score to my teaching workers,” mentioned Avery.
Within the opening quarter, each groups got here out buying and selling punches. Kam Rucker led the cost, scoring 9 factors because the groups have been tied at 20 after the buzzer.
“We misplaced to them final so the thoughts set was to simply assault,” mentioned Rucker.
Somerville (11-4) bought into an offensive rhythm within the second quarter, seemingly discovering the open man on every possession with senior Jaycob Underwood-Roche scoring 10 of his 13 factors within the second quarter to present the Highlanders the lead going into the half.
Trailing by six at halftime, the Rams responded by outscoring the Highlanders 20-8 within the third quarter and turning sturdy protection into offense.
“We adjusted and I really feel as a group we’re the most effective defensive groups within the state,” mentioned senior guard Dj Reynolds.
4 Rams scored in double figures, led by Rucker, who scored a game-high 20 factors. Shy Babb put collectively one other double-double with 19 factors to go together with 14 rebounds, whereas fellow senior Deshawn Rucker scored all 15 of his factors within the second half and Reynolds added 14 factors.
“Individuals have a look at Kam as an unselfish chief; he’s been coming into his personal these days,” Avery mentioned. “What can I say about Deshawn? He is perhaps within the droop however he simply picked it up within the second half.”
With the Rams starting to drag away, Somerville’s Julian Goodridge who completed with a team-high 16 factors and 5 rebounds scored on a drive to chop the result in 54-48. Lynn Classical closed the sport outscoring Somerville, 15-10
The win not solely avenges the Rams’ 55-51 loss to the Highlanders earlier within the season, but additionally units up an enormous league matchup Tuesday in opposition to Chelsea, who defeated Lynn English on Thursday.
Avery’s group now has 4 days till stepping on the court docket once more and can use that point to get some much-needed relaxation in preparation for his or her matchup in opposition to Chelsea.
“Movie, relaxation, hold our composure and prepare for Chelsea Tuesday night time,” mentioned Avery.
