Through the first seven games this season, Brandon Purrone has managed to defy logic.

In week eight of the football season, Purrone suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury that can easily sideline any athlete for an extended period of time. During the same game, Purrone also suffered a torn meniscus, and a torn posterior cruciate ligament.

Still, Purrone managed to play the team's games down the stretch into the second round of the state playoffs. Once the football season was over, Purrone didn't miss a beat as he began basketball practice.

From there, he has managed to be the team's third leading scorer and has helped them to a 4-3 overall record as they will resume play from the holiday break Friday against Notre Dame.

For Purrone, it just has been a matter of adjustment.

"It can bother me after games," said Purrone, who has been wearing a brace and sleeve for support. "I am about 80 to 85 percent to where I was and I can still make plays. I have tried not to think about it and just go out there and play.

"I know what I can and can't do out there."

Purrone stated that he has been less aggressive than his normal state, and the injuries have made him alter his offensive attack.

"I used to drive to the basket more often," he said. "But now I have worked on my jump shot more. I'm shooting more jumpers now than I used to in the past."

Head coach Eric Snyder has appreciated Purrone's contributions, but he also has kept his fingers crossed. Before his injury, Snyder believed Purrone was one of the top point guards in the Colonial League.

"I'm still in shock to see him (Purrone) out there," he said. "For what he is able to do, it is amazing. But he has changed his game. He has definitely slowed down and he can't overpower people like he used to.

"He has learned to be more under control and that has helped me. He can still be one of the best guards around."

Purrone plans to have surgery on his knee at the end of basketball season, and he also seeks to play on the collegiate level next fall at either East Stroudsburg, DeSales, or Centenary. Until then, he likes his own chances as well as his team's in the second half of the season.

"We're 4-3 now and we were 5-5 after the new year last season," said Purrone. "We're coming together as a team and we're getting contributions from more players. I know how I can help this team and we all want to get back to districts and beyond."