The Monsignor Donovan Catholic Rams scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 101-38 victory over John Hancock Academy. Monsignor Donovan Catholic has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 20 points or more this season.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from John W Thompson III, who dropped a double-double on 35 points and 11 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which W Thompson III has scored at least a third of Monsignor Donovan Catholic's points. Nick Huff was another key contributor, dropping a triple-double on 12 points, 18 rebounds, and 17 blocks.
The win was the fourth in a row for Monsignor Donovan Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 9-9. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.0 points per game. As for John Hancock Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-8.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Cavaliers at 12:00 p.m. on February 3rd. Anderson C knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully the Rams like a good challenge. As for John Hancock Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against the Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.