Game against Springfield Delco High School. SHS-63; PHS-58

The Tigers only lost to Springfield-Delco by 5 points in their first game of the William Allen tournament in Allentown, Pa, but the final score is not indicative of how the game transpired. 

Springfield-Delco never relinquished the lead that it held for the entire game. Although Princeton High School attempted and sometimes succeeded in going on runs, they turned out to be superfluous. PHS could never quite take over the lead. 

The repeated fouls and lackluster defense contributed to PHS's loss. In each of the two halves, PHS reached the double bonus. Not a smart move considering Springfield shot 20/26 from the free throw line. Springfield was also impressive from the three point line nailing 5. Springfield looked very disciplined and rarely missed a shot.

The game was always within reach for PHS, fluctuating from a 2 point deficit to an 11 point deficit, but PHS could not catch up to Springfield. 

Skye Ettin was named the MVP for PHS for the first game of the round robin. He scored 16 points and added 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Brian Dunlap scored 13 points with 6 assists and DeQuan Holman scored 9 points and added 7 assists. The bench for PHS also brought some needed intensity like Jordan Metro's 4 points and Devon Holman's 6 points off of two threes.  

The purpose of the road trip to Allentown is to test PHS's mettle against non-CVC teams. Springfield gave them a good test and turned out to be an appropriate measuring stick for what PHS needs to work on to be successful this season.

PHS will take on William Allen High School tomorrow, December 30 at 7:30 p.m. William Allen has already defeated Springfield-Delco. 

By Jamie Peretzman