Algonquin tops Westborough in basketball doubleheader

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Algonquin tops Westborough in basketball doubleheader
Westborough’s Annie Beckman stretches to grab a rebound that is just out of reach of Algonquin’s Patricia Biamou. Photo/Jeff Slovin

By Jeff Slovin, Contributing Writer

NORTHBOROUGH – The Algonquin Regional boys and girls basketball teams squared off against their Westborough counterparts in a classic local rivalry doubleheader on Friday evening, January 11.

In the first game of the evening, the Algonquin girls defeated Westborough 54-28.  Algonquin captain Emily Genga was the game’s top scorer with 17 points. Alexa Vassilakas, who sank 8 of 10 free throws, scored 12 for Westborough. The Algonquin girls improved to 2-7 on the season while Westborough fell to 3-5.

In the nightcap, the Algonquin boys defeated Westborough 74-56. Nick Redden scored 32 for Algonquin while freshman Alex Karaban added 27. Matt Doherty was Westborough’s top scorer with 17 points. The Algonquin boys improved to 8-2 on the season while Westborough fell to 7-2.

Photos/Jeff Slovin

Algonquin tops Westborough in basketball doubleheader
Algonquin’s Emily Genga is sandwiched between Westborough’s Grace Burns and Annie Beckman as they scramble for a loose ball.
Algonquin tops Westborough in basketball doubleheader
Westborough senior Quinn Donovan flies thru the air as he blocks an Algonquin shot.
Algonquin tops Westborough in basketball doubleheader
Algonquin captain Nick Redden has his eyes on the basket as he sinks a free throw in a game against Westborough.

 

 

 

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