Basketball Recap: Devin Jones' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Monsignor Donovan Catholic over Augusta Prep Day

Monsignor Donovan Catholic and Augusta Prep Day squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Monsignor Donovan Catholic had to settle for second. They fell 44-36 to the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers. The Rams haven't had much luck with the Cavaliers recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.

Devin Jones

Rebounds (Career)

02/11/25 @ Augusta Prep Day	8
02/10/25 vs Edmund Burke Academy	7
02/03/24 vs Anderson C	7
12/01/23 vs East Jackson	7
02/07/25 @ Edmund Burke Academy	6

Monsignor Donovan Catholic lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Devin Jones, who posted 11 points along with eight boards and five assists. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rebounds. Dylan Arnold was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.

It was another big night for Elijah McFadgen, who went 5-for-12 to rack up 14 points for Augusta Prep Day. Another player making a difference was Canye Walker, who scored eight points and five steals.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Augusta Prep Day, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 17-6.

Monsignor Donovan Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Augusta Prep Day, they will take on Briarwood Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Augusta Prep Day is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.