Basketball Recap: Aquinas Academy Skates Past Eden Christian Academy with Ease

Crusaders

Team Score

01/09/25 vs Eden Christian Academy	63
12/16/24 vs Sewickley Academy	52
01/02/25 vs St. Joseph	50
12/19/24 @ Springdale	47
12/06/24 vs Riverview	45

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Aquinas Academy). They took their game on Thursday with ease, bagging a 63-28 victory over Eden Christian Academy. The win was nothing new for the Crusaders as they're now sitting on three straight.

Aquinas Academy was led to victory by Katie Tarquinio and Tess Duer. Tarquinio almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds, while Duer posted 11 points along with seven steals and six assists. The dominant performance also gave Tarquinio a new career-high in blocks (two). Kay Chufo was another key player, putting up seven points and eight boards.

Aquinas Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests.

Aquinas Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.0 points per game. As for Eden Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.

Aquinas Academy and Chartiers-Houston will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. As for Eden Christian Academy, they will take on Bishop Canevin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.