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title: O'Brien and Bock step up in defeat of Valley Stream South
description: Jackson O'Brien and Jake Bock stepped up during their game verses Valley Stream South to help the team achieve victory and remain undefeated.
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# [O'Brien and Bock step up in defeat of Valley Stream South](https://www.friendsacademy.org/news/obrien-and-bock-step-up-in-defeat-of-valley-stream-south)

 Written by [Mishkah van Rooyen](https://www.friendsacademy.org/news/author/mishkah-van-rooyen) | Jan 24, 2023 4:18:18 PM

**Boys Basketball featured in *Newsday***

Junors Jackson O’Brien and Jake Block were recently featured in a *Newsday* article after their outstanding performance during the Boys Varsity Basketball game last week against Valley Stream South. Scoring a combined total of 39, Jackson and Jake helped Friends pull through with a win with a final score of 66-50, continuing their undefeated season of 6-0 in Nassau A-V.  Overall, Friends is currently 11-2 with a promising journey to come.

[Click here](https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/boys-basketball-friends-academy-valley-stream-south-cwvtndy6) to read more of the Newsday article! 

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