Strong Finish Propels Eagles to Victory Over Minuteman Tech

By Emily Brennan

The Mystic Valley boys’ basketball team secured their sixth win of the season on Tuesday, January 7, when they traveled to Lexington to face the Minuteman Tech Mustangs.

The game was a tightly contested battle throughout. After three quarters, the teams were deadlocked at 48-48, but the Eagles surged in the final period to claim a hard-fought 60-55 victory.

In the first quarter, Minuteman Tech held a slim 17-15 lead as the clock ticked down. A steal and layup by Dalton Kinnon briefly swung momentum in favor of the Eagles, but the Mustangs managed to hold onto a narrow 32-30 advantage at halftime.

The Eagles came out strong in the third quarter, building a 6-point lead at one stage. However, Minuteman Tech’s relentless defense clawed them back into the game, tying the score at 48-48 in the final seconds of the quarter.

The Mustangs regained a slight edge midway through the fourth quarter, but Mystic Valley regrouped during a crucial timeout. Dalton Kinnon’s clutch three-pointer at the 1:30 mark gave the Eagles their largest lead of the night, 60-55. Despite a valiant effort from the Mustangs in the closing moments, Mystic Valley held on for the win.

Kinnon led all scorers with 17 points, while Chris Janvier contributed 13 points, and Mitchel Damas added 11 points.

Mystic Valley will return to action on Wednesday, January 8, hosting Bristol-Plymouth for a non-conference showdown. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in Malden.