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By solving Fenway's zone, Holland (formerly Burke) solidifies its spot atop the Boston City League standings

Related : 'Look at how [Fenton is] leading us,' said Chatman. 'I think he's the best point guard in the state right now. He's dominating both ends of the floor, being a leader, and shooting better than he ever has.' Advertisement 'Today, our pressure really bothered [Fenway] and once we started making shots we just overwhelmed them in the second quarter.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Jasaad Fenton had 14 points and six assists in the first half. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff The Bulldogs (11-2, 7-0) are the only undefeated team in Boston City League play with two league games remaining against English (7-6, 4-3) and New Mission (10-6, 5-2) next week. The win moves them close to clinching the top seed in the BCL Tournament and further solidifies their status as the top-rated team in the MIAA Division 4 power ratings. Related : While Fenton and Amghar often lead the scoring, and 6-foot-7-inch center Gerald Banks controls the paint, the Bulldogs are made whole by connecting wings Kamron Gordon and Ian Piper, who finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 steals. Gordon is a 6-4 lefty wing capable of guarding all five positions and Piper is an excellent rebounder and defender at 6-3. Related : With the regular season coming to a crescendo in February, Chatman is looking to keep his team focused while dealing with lofty expectations. 'At [Holland], we have a one-game mentality,' said Chatman. 'The next game is the biggest game of the season. When you have that bulls-eye on your back, you can start counting your eggs before they hatch, and I don't believe in that and the kids don't believe in that. It's easy to get caught up in that stuff when you hear you're the favorite to win the [BCL], so I try to keep those guys clear-headed and focused on the next game.' Advertisement Yassine Amghar (left) snags one of his four steals with help from Holland (Burke) teammate Kamron Gordon (right). Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Yassine Amghar of Holland (Burke) finished with 21 points and six assists. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Fenway's Jhoscar Ortiz has his shot blocked by Holland's Camilo Arno (right). Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff