Westfield Voc-Tech’s Alex Stepanchuk, background center, leaps for the net during Tuesday night’s game against visiting Hampden County Charter School. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – The Voc-Tech and St. Mary boys’ basketball teams have struggled in the win column most nights this season, but their coaches remain upbeat about their respective teams’ latest efforts.
Hampden County Charter School 77, Westfield Voc-Tech 73
WESTFIELD – Westfield Voc-Tech put together a heroic effort, but came up just short at home.
“I thought the kids played with a lot of heart and passion,” Voc-Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “Alex Stepanchuk had a breakout game, and Matt Wood did great running the point. Unfortunately we struggled from the line and ran into foul trouble at the end.”
“The boys have nothing to hang their heads about,” coach Dulude added. “Hopefully we come out Thursday and play with the same effort and intensity.”
Smith Voke 68, St. Mary 52
Sam Thresher scored 25 points, Drew Collins finished with 14, and Brendan Mickalay had eight in a valiant outing for St. Mary.
“These are two nice efforts – back-to-back,” St. Mary coach Joe Molta said. “We were a little tired tonight, but that’s the way it is. The kids played pretty hard. We’re happy that we’re paying hard now.”
