Dynamic duo of Nick Huff and John W Thompson III lead Monsignor Donovan Catholic to victory

By Team Reports Jan 27, 2024, 1:22pm

Recap: Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams vs. David Emanuel Academy Eagles

Make it six blowout wins for the Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams this season. They blew past David Emanuel Academy 75-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Monsignor Donovan Catholic has posted since November 21, 2023.

Leading Monsignor Donovan Catholic to victory were Nick Huff and John W Thompson III. Huff dropped a double-double on 18 points and 21 rebounds, while W Thompson III dropped a double-double on 30 points and 11 rebounds. Huff is absolutely dominating the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jordan Marnell, who scored 12 points along with six assists and five rebounds.

The win makes it two in a row for Monsignor Donovan Catholic and bumps their season record up to 7-9. As for David Emanuel Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against King's Ridge Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 27th. King's Ridge Christian is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for David Emanuel Academy, they will challenge Trinity Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Georgia (Trinity Christian is ranked 547th, while David Emanuel Academy is ranked 533rd).