Virginia High School Basketball - Bishop O'Connell trounced by Catholic
February 14, 2026: Arlington, VA 22213 The Bishop O'Connell Knights basketball squad (Arlington, VA), was crushed 75-48 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Catholic Crusaders (Virginia Beach, VA)
With the victory, Catholic advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Crusaders host Peninsula Catholic (Newport News, VA) to meet the Knights in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 17. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 4-12. Peninsula Catholic lost 74-20 in their recent league challenge against Steward (Richmond, VA)
In their next game, the Knights encounter the St. John's Cadets (Washington, DC) in a Washington Catholic challenge, on Monday, February 16. Bishop O'Connell will attempt to advance on its 8-18 season record. The Cadets enter the battle with a 21-6 record after their 52-50 league loss to Paul VI (Chantilly, VA).