Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Trinity triumphant over Bishop McDevitt
January 21, 2026: Harrisburg, PA 17111
The crowd at Wednesday's league challenge between the Trinity Shamrocks (Camp Hill, PA) and the host Bishop McDevitt Crusaders (Harrisburg, PA), observed Trinity's basketball team overwhelm Bishop McDevitt by a count of 74-53.
With the victory, Trinity advances its record to 15-1 on the year. The Shamrocks host James Buchanan (Mercersburg, PA) to meet the Rockets in a Mid-Penn - Capital battle on Friday, January 23. The Rockets enter the battle with a record of 5-8.
The Crusaders now own a 14-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Boiling Springs for a Mid-Penn - Capital battle on Friday, January 23. Bishop McDevitt will meet a Bubblers squad coming off a 68-44 league win over Camp Hill (Camp Hill, PA). The Bubblers record now stands at 9-9.
First Quarter
Bishop McDevitt faced a tough challenge at home against Trinity, falling 74-53 in a hard-fought contest that saw the team's impressive 14-1 record take its second blemish of the season. Despite the final score, the Crusaders showed tremendous character and never stopped competing throughout all four quarters.
Second Quarter
The game got off to a difficult start as Trinity jumped out to a 9-0 lead before Bishop McDevitt found their rhythm. The Crusaders responded with determination, sparked by Ethan Hammer's early free throws and a solid two-pointer from Patrick Denisco. Hammer emerged as the team's floor general in the first quarter, leading all Bishop McDevitt scorers with 5 points and connecting on a crucial three-pointer to keep the team within striking distance at 20-12 after one quarter.
Third Quarter
The second and third quarters showcased the team's depth and resilience. Liam Fuller provided an immediate spark off the bench in the second quarter, shooting a perfect 3-for-3 from the field and contributing 6 points with efficient scoring. Meanwhile, Ethan Hammer continued his strong play, finishing with 12 points on solid 4-of-13 shooting while knocking down 2-of-6 three-pointers and going perfect from the free-throw line. Dom Baker also made his presence felt in the third quarter, scoring all 6 of his points during that frame while shooting an impressive 60% from the field.
Fourth Quarter
Patrick Denisco led the offensive charge for Bishop McDevitt with a team-high 14 points, showcasing his versatility by connecting on shots from beyond the arc (2-of-7 on three-pointers) and maintaining perfect accuracy at the free-throw line. Kenyon Portee Jr. added 10 points with efficient 5-of-12 shooting, doing most of his damage in the fourth quarter when the team showed great fight by outscoring Trinity in the final frame. Despite the loss, this experienced Bishop McDevitt squad demonstrated the competitive spirit and never-quit attitude that has defined their outstanding season.
