The Portledge Boys opened the 2011-2012 season with a win over rival Waldorf, 51-37. The Panthers jumped out to a 20-7 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Sophomore Terence Simpson '14 scored 18 points in the first half and led all scorers with 27 points in the game. Zach Pilson '12 added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals, and Nick Lobley '12 added 8 points in the win. Portledge is 1-0 in IPPSAL.
The Panthers defeated Knox by a score of 60-41 to improve to 2-0 in IPPSAL. Freshman David Lustberg '15 scored 15 points and had 5 steals in the win. Terence Simpson '14 added 17 points, Nick Lobley '12 scored 14 points and had a career-high 8 assists, and Zach Pilson scored 12 points for Portledge. Sophomore Cameron Daniels '14 played valuable minutes and recorded 5 steals in this win.
The Portledge Boys defeated Lake Grove by a score of 82-49 in an IPPSAL match-up. The Panthers were led by Terence Simpson '14, who scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Zach Pilson '12 scored a season-high 17 points, Nick Lobley '12 scored 10 points and tallied 8 assists, and Zack Hescheles '12 scored 7 points. Kyle Flowers '14, Cameron Daniels '14, and Brendan D’Loren '14 also scored in the win. Portledge is 4-0 in IPPSAL.
The Varisty Boys defeated Martin Luther 57-55 in non-league to improve to 6-1 on the season. The Panthers were led by Matt Goldstein '13, who recorded a career-high 10 points and 13 rebounds, and David Lustberg '15, who scored 13 points. Nick Lobley '12 and Terence Simpson '14 also scored in double-figures for Portledge.
The Portledge Boys defeated St. Demetrios by a score of 52-41. The Panthers were led by Nick Lobley '12 with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Terence Simpson '14 added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Zach Pilson '12 had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Matt Goldstein '13 added 6 points in key minutes for Portledge, which improved to 9-1 with the win.
The Panthers defeated rival Solomon Schechter convincingly by a score of 57-41 to improve to 7-0 in IPPSAL and 10-1 overall. Portledge was led by Nick Lobley '12, who scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Zach Pilson '12 recorded his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Terence Simpson '14 scored 10 points and had 18 rebounds. Cameron Daniels '14 added 7 points in the win.
The Portledge Boys lost a hard-fought game to non-league opponent Lawrence Woodmere Academy, 60-50. Nick Lobley '12 led the team in defeat with 24 points. Portledge is 10-2 on the season.
Portledge won a huge battle between two undefeated teams, defeating Martin De Porres by a score of 68-62 to improve to 8-0 in IPPSAL and take sole possession of first place. Four starters scored in double-figures led by Terence Simpson '14 with 25 points and 18 rebounds. Nick Lobley '12 scored 14 points, Zach Pilson '12 scored 12 points, and David Lustberg '15 scored 12 points, including two timely three-pointers late in the 4thquarter. Cameron Daniels '14 and Ben Fortgang '12 also played big minutes for the Panthers. Portledge is 11-2 overall this year.