The DeWitt Clinton Governors (white) beat the Bronx Science Wolverines (green), 55-31, in a boys high school basketball game on Jan. 20. Clinton extended its record to 9-6 with the win. Two days later, Bronx Science came back to defeat Evander Childs last Friday, to push its own record to 9-6.
The surprising Science squad is enjoying its best season in recent years and already has more wins this year than the past two combined.
In other basketball news, JFK pushed its overall record to 14-1, asserting its position as a top contender in the Bronx AA standings.
Evander Childs and Walton both continue to struggle toward the end of their seasons. Walton has won just two of its last three games, holding on to an 8-8 record. Evander Childs, also 8-8, has dropped four of its last five contests.
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