Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Pierce Jacobson and Evan Levy Lead St. Thomas Catholic to Victory

After losing to Prestonwood Christian the last time they met, St. Thomas Catholic decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The St. Thomas Catholic Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-49 win over the Prestonwood Christian Lions on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since December 7, 2024.

St. Thomas Catholic was led to victory by Evan Levy and Pierce Jacobson. Levy went 5 for 10 on his way to 17 points, while Jacobson went 5 of 10 on his way to 16 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Cashaw, who posted eight points.

St. Thomas Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.2 points per game. As for Prestonwood Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-11.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Thomas Catholic will face off against Cooper at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Thomas Catholic is facing Cooper at the right time seeing as Cooper is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Prestonwood Christian, they will challenge Trinity Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.