Recap: Banning Lewis Academy Stallions vs. St. Mary's Pirates
The Banning Lewis Academy Stallions scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past St. Mary's 63-27 at home. That 63-27 margin sets a new team best for Banning Lewis Academy this season.
Banning Lewis Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joseph Bjegovich led the charge by scoring 14 points along with nine rebounds. Those 14 points set a new season-high mark for him. Jordan Jones was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why St. Mary's lost, one person who can't be blamed is Josh Padrnos. Despite the final result, he scored eight points along with eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jackson Lewis, who scored nine points.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.5 points per game. As for St. Mary's, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coincidentally, Banning Lewis Academy and St. Mary's will both be playing Peyton the next time they take the court. Banning Lewis Academy will host Peyton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, while St. Mary's will host them at 6:00 p.m. on December 16th.
