On This Day In History | 1976

Britton elevates vs. Rocky Point during the 1974-75 season

On this day 43 years ago, the boys’ basketball team defeated Mill Neck, 62-50.

The Shrikes raced out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter, behind 8 points from Tony Fort, before pushing their advantage to 17 at the break. Mill neck cut their deficit back to nine heading into the fourth quarter, but a 19-16 final frame sealed it for the Blue & White.

Fort and Dave Wilson led the Brook with 14 points each while Jerry Britton added 11 points and 13 rebounds. James Murray chipped in 8 assists.

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