Preview: Monsignor McClancy Crusaders vs. Fordham Prep Rams
Monsignor McClancy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Fordham Prep Rams at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Monsignor McClancy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Fordham Prep likes a good challenge.
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Monsignor McClancy had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Gaels by a score of 56-47. Given Monsignor McClancy's advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while All Hallows is ranked 512th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Fordham Prep waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with five straight wins but they left with six. They took down Xavier 48-32.
Matthew Kapfer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Will Gregory, who scored ten points.
Monsignor McClancy's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Fordham Prep, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-4.
Monsignor McClancy came up short against Fordham Prep when the teams last played back in January, falling 66-59. Can Monsignor McClancy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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