Recap: Monsignor Scanlan Crusaders vs. Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders
The Monsignor Scanlan Crusaders pushed their score all the way to 65 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They were beaten by Archbishop Stepinac 93-65. Monsignor Scanlan has not had much luck with Archbishop Stepinac recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
It was another big night for Boogie Fland, who scored 25 points along with seven steals for Archbishop Stepinac. Fland has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last nine times he's played. Another player making a difference was Braylan Ritvo, who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Monsignor Scanlan has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Archbishop Stepinac, the victory was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-3.
Monsignor Scanlan will look to defend their home court on Friday against Xaverian at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Monsignor Scanlan's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four games. As for Archbishop Stepinac, they will square off against Iona Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Archbishop Stepinac is coming into the game with seven straight victories on the road, meaning Iona Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
