Cathedral Prep takes down Obama Academy of International Studies in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Mar 3, 2024, 12:33pm

Recap: Cathedral Prep Ramblers vs. Obama Academy of International Studies Eagles

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Cathedral Prep Ramblers had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 62-45. The win was familiar territory for Cathedral Prep who now have five in a row.

Cathedral Prep found their leader in underclassman Michael Thompson, who scored 19 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Nando Mirarchi, who scored 14 points.

Cathedral Prep pushed their record up to 15-10 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points per game. As for Obama Academy of International Studies, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.

Cathedral Prep's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Fox Chapel on March 8th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Pennsylvania (Cathedral Prep is ranked 64th, while Fox Chapel is ranked 72nd). Obama Academy of International Studies does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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