Monsignor Donovan Catholic was the 71-62 winner over Briarwood Academy when they last played one another back in January of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams were dealt a 65-35 loss at the hands of the Briarwood Academy Buccaneers on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered against the Buccaneers since February 6, 2018.
Briarwood Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mekhi Elam, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine boards. Elam has been hot, having posted nine or more boards the last seven times he's played. Joseph Pickens was another key player, going 6 of 15 on his way to 16 points.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6. As for Briarwood Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor Donovan Catholic will challenge Westminster Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Briarwood Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Thomas Jefferson Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Briarwood Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups.
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