Kinnon propels Mystic Valley boys basketball team past Nashoba Tech, 79-39

By Emily Brennan

The Mystic Valley boys’ varsity basketball team posted a 79-39 home victory against Nashoba Tech on Tuesday, January 21 in a Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC) matchup. Mystic Valley improved to 9-2 overall and 6-0 in CAC play, while Nashoba dropped to 5-7, 3-3.

Dalton Kinnon, Chris Janvier and Mitchel Damas all scored in double-digits in the victory. Kinnon paced the group with 31 points, while Janvier had 18 and Damas added 14 points on the night for the Eagles.

The game began with an intense back-and-forth as both teams traded baskets. Early on, Nashoba Tech found themselves trailing by 10 points with 5:35 remaining in the first frame, struggling to keep pace with the home team’s energy. However, the visitors quickly regrouped, finding a rhythm offensively. By the end of the first quarter, Nashoba Tech had chipped away at the deficit and Mystic Valley led by a narrow 19-18.

The Eagles mounted an impressive comeback in the second quarter by dominating the rebounding battle and held the visitors to just five points. Mystic Valley’s scoring depth was on full display as they capitalized on key opportunities to extend their lead. Kinnon and Damas played pivotal roles in igniting the offense, combining several crucial baskets that energized the team and kept the momentum firmly in the Eagles’ favor.

The momentum for the Maroon and Gold carried seamlessly into the third and fourth quarters as they continued to assert their dominance on both ends of the court. Every time the visitors attempted to mount a comeback, the Maroon and Gold responded through a clutch jumper, a strong finish at the rim, or a defensive stop.

Mystic Valley hosts Neighborhood House Charter School on Tuesday in a non-conference clash at 5:30 p.m.

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