Basketball Recap: Seton Catholic Cardinals vs. Centerville Bulldogs
Seton Catholic couldn't quite beat Centerville on Saturday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 24-point loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Seton Catholic Cardinals fell just short of the Centerville Bulldogs by a score of 63-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cardinals have suffered against the Bulldogs since November 26, 2016.
Loss or not, Seton Catholic got some senior leadership from Jason Moynihan and Eric Parker. Moynihan dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Parker went 5 for 6 en route to 16 points. Moynihan is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Grant Semler, who earned nine points.
Centerville's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Vecera led the charge by dropping a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Vecera also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Landyn Keiser was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds.
Seton Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Centerville, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Seton Catholic Cardinals take on the Hagerstown Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Centerville, they will challenge Northeastern at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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