The Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams have not had quite the year their fans were hoping for to this point, but back-to-back wins may be a sign of good things to come. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 74-36 victory over David Emanuel Academy. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Monsignor Donovan Catholic has managed all season.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic had a senior duo take command as Nick Huff almost dropped a triple-double on 19 points, 21 rebounds, and nine blocks and John W Thompson III dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. The matchup was Huff 's 11th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Marnell, who scored 12 points along with seven assists and five rebounds.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.2 points per game. As for David Emanuel Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic will take on John Hancock Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for David Emanuel Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Edmund Burke Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
