Upper Darby, PA – Danny’s Boys Bounce Back, Warriors Survive, and Sixers Stay Hot
The PGBL returned to action Thursday night with three competitive matchups at St. Demetrios. The reigning champs made a statement, the Warriors held off a late push, and the Sixers continued their winning streak.
Game 1: Danny’s Boys 77 – Spartans 41
Danny’s Boys wasted no time putting their mark on the game, going on a 26–0 run to open the first half. The Spartans were held scoreless for nearly 13 minutes, unable to find any rhythm against the reigning champs.
After a rare loss last week to the Sixers, Danny’s Boys came out focused and sharp, dropping six three-pointers in the first half and controlling the tempo from start to finish. The dominant performance was a clear reminder of why they’re still title contenders.
Game 2: Warriors 43 – Hellas 36
In one of the more spirited games of the night, Hellas and the Warriors traded the lead several times in a back-and-forth contest. The Warriors owned the boards early with tough rebounding and held a narrow lead through much of the first half.
Hellas came out strong in the second, penetrating the lane and briefly taking control. But a late surge from the Warriors, including clutch outside shooting, helped them pull ahead and deny Hellas a second win on the season.
Game 3: Sixers 37 – Mavericks 31
Fresh off their stunning win over Danny’s Boys, the Sixers looked confident early, building a 10-point halftime lead behind the efforts of Eddie Bekas and Chris Vasiliou.
The Mavericks mounted a second-half comeback and closed the gap to four points after Vasiliou exited with an ankle injury. But both teams struggled at the free-throw line, and the Sixers held on to stay red hot in the standings.
The Mavericks continue to show signs of life but are still searching for that first win.
As the season moves into its second half, playoff positioning is becoming more urgent — and every game now feels like it matters just a little more.
