It's playoff time, and Bloomington Central Catholic had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Clinton Maroons by a score of 69-59 on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Saints, who have now won three games in a row.
Bloomington Central Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kate Stolfa out in front who went 6-for-7 to rack up 16 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Emme Hurie, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Bloomington Central Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Saints
| 02/18/25 vs Clinton | 69-59 |
| 02/13/25 vs Eureka | 61-54 |
| 02/10/25 vs Rantoul | 73-32 |
| 02/03/25 vs Prairie Central | 76-42 |
| 01/30/25 vs St. Joseph-Ogden | 57-35 |
| + 2 more games |
Bloomington Central Catholic's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.7 points over those games. As for Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 25-8.
Looking ahead, Bloomington Central Catholic will face off against Tremont at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tremont's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight contests. Clinton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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