What a way to kick off the Shames JCC 2019 Men's Basketball Summer Leauge as The Elders defeated Synergy by the final score of 68-66. This game went back-and-forth throughout with the lead never growing larger than six for either team. With less than a minute to go and the score tied at 62, David Choyne of The Elders hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give his team the lead. Synergy responded with a quick bucket on the other end to close the gap, however The Elders quickly responded with another three to give themselves a 4-point lead and the evetual victory. Four players scored in double-figures for The Elders, led by Nolan Lowe with 16 points. Mike Knighters led the way for Synergy with 23 points.