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Thornton Academy boys hold off Falmouth to extend win streak

Thornton Academy boys hold off Falmouth to extend win streak
Thornton Academy senior David Katanga skies to win the opening tip over Falmouth senior Dylan Cleveland. The Golden Trojans went on to a 54-43 victory Tuesday. Hoffer photo/video.

PORTLAND—The wins keep coming for Thornton Academy's boys' basketball team, but the Golden Trojans didn't leave the Portland Exposition Building thrilled with their performance Tuesday.

After they struggled to put away an inexperienced, but determined Falmouth squad in a midseason Class A South battle.

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