Basketball Recap: Matt Ecker's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Jenkintown over Maritime Academy Charter

Jenkintown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Maritime Academy Charter Seadogs. While the Drakes didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Seadogs 16-4 in the first quarter.

Jenkintown's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matt Ecker, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 16 points. Ecker is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. James Wai was another key player, putting up eight points along with ten rebounds and three steals.

Maritime Academy Charter got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jadin Aviles out in front who went 6 of 12 on his way to 16 points and four steals. With that strong performance, Aviles is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Breon Doe, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 boards.

Jenkintown's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Maritime Academy Charter, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jenkintown will challenge Calvary Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Jenkintown is facing Calvary Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Calvary Christian Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Maritime Academy Charter, they will face off against Paul Robeson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Jasir Tyler and Andy Figueroa.