Andrew Galantuomo-Gov. Mifflin

It wasn’t the prettiest shot of Andrew Galantuomo’s career, but it will go down in the history books. One minute and forty seconds into Saturday’s matchup with Lebanon, Galantuomo banked in a three-pointer from the right corner. It was the first made field goal by a member of Gov. Mifflin’s boys basketball team at the GMACC. “I thought it looked good, but then it banked in. I’ll take it,” joked Galantuomo. The 5’8 junior point guard scored a game-high 13 points in the Mustangs’ 66-41 victory over the Cedars. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday morning at the new Governor Mifflin Athletic Community Center. “This is what you dream for in a facility. The gym is amazing, the atmosphere is great. I love the fans. Good to know the school got our back so we’re gonna put all of it out there for them,” said Galantuomo. The Mustangs used a full court press to create turnovers which led to easy baskets in the first quarter. They were on top 20-9 after eight minutes. “I think that we’re gonna really try to press teams and get them uncomfortable. We like to trap teams,” noted Galantuomo. Gov. Mifflin was in front 44-24 at halftime and 53-31 after the third quarter. Bryce Detwiler came off the bench and provided nine points. The 6’2 junior is committed to UConn for baseball. “He’s very energetic. I love his energy. He always is gonna put 100% out there,” emphasized Galantuomo. Jahmair Johnson, a 6’3 junior forward, added eight points for the Mustangs. Ben Discuillo had a team-high eleven points for Lebanon. Senior forward Juan Torres chipped in with ten. The Cedars went just 7-for-18 from the free throw line, while Gov. Mifflin ended up 13-of-22. The Mustangs struggled a season ago. They were (7-15) overall and (3-8) in league play. Galantuomo knows the competition in Berks County could be tough, but he’s not focused on that right now. “We’re not gonna worry about them. We’re gonna worry about ourselves and control the things that we can control,” he replied.