Basketball Preview: Bishop Kenny Crusaders vs. Oakleaf Knights
The Bishop Kenny Crusaders and the Oakleaf Knights are set to duel on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Bishop Kenny is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Paxon School For Advanced Studies: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Bishop Kenny blew Paxon School For Advanced Studies out of the water with a 58-16 final score. That looming 58-16 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.
Bishop Kenny's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abby Baker, who went 5 for 9 en route to 12 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. Baker has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last three times she's played. Kathleen Crawley was another key player, going 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus two steals.
Meanwhile, Oakleaf scored the most points they've had all season on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 63-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bartram Trail. It was the first time this season that the Knights let down their fans at home.
Oakleaf has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Bishop Kenny, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for Bishop Kenny against Oakleaf when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 48-15 win. In that game, Bishop Kenny amassed a halftime lead of 39-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
