Benjamin hasn't had much luck against Cardinal Newman recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Buccaneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. Benjamin has given up an average of 53.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Benjamin lost to Saint Andrew's on the road by a 64-49 margin. The loss was the Buccaneers' first of the season.
Griffon Alterman
| 12/02/25 @ Saint Andrew's | 2 |
| 11/21/25 vs Morningside Academy | 3 |
| 11/18/25 vs Oxbridge Academy | 2 |
Despite their defeat, Benjamin saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Griffon Alterman, who posted 15 points, was perhaps the best of all. Alterman is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Logan Buchanan, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and ten boards.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman posted their closest victory since January 20th on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out John Carroll Catholic 45-42. The 45-point effort marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Having lost for the first time this season, Benjamin fell to 3-1. As for Cardinal Newman, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Benjamin came up short against Cardinal Newman in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 57-51. Can the Buccaneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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