In a stunning reversal of fortune, Muschett High’s Under-16 boys’ basketball team clinched two decisive victories against Holland High in the ISSA Rural Area Zone B competition on Wednesday. The matches, hosted at Holland High’s court, marked a dramatic turnaround for Muschett, which had previously endured a winless season.
The opening contest saw Muschett overcome a halftime deficit to secure a 43-30 win. After trailing 19-13 at the break, the team mounted a remarkable third-quarter comeback, outscoring their opponents 18-4 to establish a 31-23 advantage before closing out the game comfortably.
Darren Gibson delivered an exceptional individual performance, recording a double-double with a game-high 23 points and 11 rebounds while adding seven steals. He received significant support from Ajanie Ranger (12 points, 6 rebounds), Antwan Wint (11 points, 6 rebounds), and Yenel Cunningham (8 points, 9 rebounds).
The second game transformed into a one-sided affair as Muschett established immediate dominance with a 16-0 first-quarter lead. They extended their advantage to 27-4 by halftime and ultimately sealed an overwhelming 45-8 victory. Gibson again led the scoring with 16 points, followed closely by Ranger with 13 points.
These back-to-back wins inject new momentum into Muschett High’s season, demonstrating significant improvement in both offensive execution and defensive coordination after their previously winless campaign.