Preview: Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders vs. Middle Township Panthers
The Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders will play host again and welcome the Middle Township Panthers, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bishop Eustace Prep will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings (they are ranked 78th, while Middle Township is ranked 11th).
Last Saturday, Bishop Eustace Prep came up short against Eastern and fell 57-50.
In what's become a running theme this season, Middle Township gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on Egg Harbor Township with a sharp 63-38 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Middle Township has posted since December 31, 2023.
Bubba McNeil was the offensive standout of the matchup as he scored 14 points. Anthony Trombetta was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Bishop Eustace Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Middle Township, their victory was their 11th straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2.
Bishop Eustace Prep came up short against Middle Township in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 49-42. Can Bishop Eustace Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
