ALBERT HERNANDEZ POURS IN 40

Albert Hernandez rewrote the Southwest record book in a 65-35 victory at Naples St. John Neumann. Hernandez shot 11-for-17 from 3-point range, breaking his own record for most 3-pointers set a season ago. His 40 points, 35 of which came in the first three quarters, broke a 30-year-old school record previously shared by Leo Ramos and his nephew Alex Ramos. (Editors note: It was later discovered the school record was 45 points, set in 1959.) Chris Murray had 8 rebounds, Justin Pratt had 8 assists and Murray, Joel Aloma and Jean Grullon each had three steals for the Eagles (5-2). The Celtics fall to 0-3. The scoring:
Albert Hernandez 40
Chris Murray 13
Jean Grullon 7
Justin Pratt 3
Joel Aloma 2

JV WINS BY 42 POINTS

Gilbert Gonzalez scored a game-high 10 points, all in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter to lead the Southwest junior varsity past host Naples St. John Neumann, 67-25. Carlos Luis added 8 points for the Baby Eagles (4-3).

Albert Hernandez broke a 30-year-old record for most points in a game with 40