Basketball Recap: Make It 12 in a Row for St. Francis Episcopal

Wolves

Margin (Wins)

01/17/25 vs First Baptist Christian	74
12/11/24 @ Episcopal	56
01/28/25 vs Rosehill Christian	54
01/07/25 vs St. Thomas Episcopal	41
11/29/24 @ Washington	40

St. Francis Episcopal came tearing into Friday's matchup with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 29.1 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Westbury Christian Wildcats to the tune of 88-58. The Wolves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 games by 20 points or more this season.

St. Francis Episcopal's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was John Laboy, II, who went 12 of 20 on his way to 27 points along with eight boards and six assists. Laboy, II's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. O'Marion Harvey was another key player, going 10 for 12 en route to 21 points and seven rebounds.

St. Francis Episcopal pushed their record up to 24-7 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 35.7 points. As for Westbury Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-17.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Francis Episcopal will square off against First Baptist Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Francis Episcopal is facing First Baptist Christian at the right time seeing as First Baptist Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Westbury Christian, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Westbury Christian Wildcats take on the Northland Christian Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northland Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 17 contests -- so hopefully Westbury Christian likes a good challenge.