Sea View Jeep's Max Mahoney (Photo by Nick Doll)

JSBL: WCT Warriors outlast ACI/Robin’s Nest; Sea View Jeep surges past Larson Ford

Ryan Lasko|July 8, 2025|Last Updated July 8, 2025

MANASQUAN –The start of the third week of Jersey Shore Basketball League action kicked off with two well played games as the WCT Warriors defeated ACI/Robin’s Nest 99-95 to improve to 2-2 and Sea View Jeep beat Larson Ford 114-99 to move into 2nd place with a 3-1 record.

For the WCT Warriors it was once again Andre Wells leading the charge as he led the team with 28 points while tallying 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Wells had plenty of help from his teammates as four others contributed at least 14 points including 16 from Quinn Peters, 15 from Scott Gyimesi, and 14 each from Jinup Dobuol and Ryan Savoy to help lead WCT to victory.

WCT Warriors’ Quinn Peters launches a three in a game earlier this season (Photo by Bob Badders)

“I got some nice teammates who really pick me up, they really help get me going,” said Wells

The game was closely contested throughout as WCT had the largest lead of the game at just 6 points early in the third quarter. The first half featured 12 lead changes and 8 ties and when it was said and done WCT led 52-49.

In the third quarter the defensive intensity really picked up and both teams’ offenses were stifled heading into the fourth quarter. Even deep into the 4th quarter, the defensive intensity from both teams really controlled the game. However, with the game tied at 86 with two minutes to go the offense finally picked up.

WCT forward Scott Gyimesi buried a clutch three pointer to give WCT the lead. ACI guard Sam Fagan responded by knocking down his fifth three pointer of the night to even the game up once again at 89.

WCT finally started to pull ahead with under a minute to go as Wells buried two free-throws to give them a lead that they would never relinquish. During the ensuing ACI possession Dwaine Jones drew a foul but was only able to make one of the two free throws. Scott Gyimesi converted a huge layup on the other end to extend WCT’s lead to three. ACI tried to push the pace and get a good look for three to tie the game. However, as Gio Panzini spotted up for three to try to tie the game he stepped out of bounds in the corner giving possession back to WCT.

Wells would make 6 clutch free throws in the last 13 seconds to put the game on ice and secure the victory for WCT.

“It’s a lot of time in the gym,” said Wells “I give credit to my dad because he’s someone that pressures me the most about making all my free throws. Doesn’t matter if I’m making or missing, I have to keep getting shots up and keep going because moments like these is where it comes up the biggest.”

Wells is looking for an opportunity to play overseas after being an All-NJAC honorable mention this past season when he averaged 16 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game for William Paterson in his senior season.

Andre Wells drives along the sideline in a game earlier this season (Photo by Bob Badders)

WCT has now clawed back to the .500 mark as they’ve won back-to-back games after two straight defeats to start the year.

As for ACI/Robin’s Nest, this is their third straight defeat after a 37-point victory against Larson Ford to start the season. They were led in the game by Jared Kimbrough who had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Jones who had 22 points and 5 assists.

In the nightcap, it was the frontcourt tandem of 6’10 Chris Brady (Monmouth) and 6’8 Max Mahoney (Boston U) that dominated and led Sea View Jeep to victory. Brady was making his 2025 summer debut after having missed the playoffs last summer due to an injury.

“We played very well taking turns down on the block,” said Brady “We had a very nice tandem going on.”

Brady scored 33 points on an efficient 12/20 along with 19 rebounds, and Mahoney scored 31 points on 13/18 to go along with 13 rebounds and 5 assists.

Sea View Jeep’s Max Mahoney (Photo by Nick Doll)

The difference in the game was unquestionably the second quarter as Sea View Jeep dominated the quarter 35-13. After taking a 42-32 lead in the period Sea View Jeep would lead by double digits for the remainder of the game.

“I think we did a really good job of executing our gameplan today,” said Brady

Brady just returned from his season in Puerto Rico and is looking to give Sea View Jeep another star player to pair with Xander Rice and Justin Robinson who were not present for the game.

Larson Ford still battled valiantly in defeat after trailing by as much as 25 points they were able to cut the lead to 11 in the 4th Quarter, but ultimately their comeback came up short. Their leading scorer was Zion Bethea who had 34 points. Zayier Dean also had a solid game with 22 points. 18 of those points came in the second half.

Ultimately, for Sea View Jeep this was the bounce back game that they needed after suffering their first loss of the season last game.

As for Larson Ford this loss halts the momentum of a two-game winning streak that followed a 37-point loss to start the season.