It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Marian Catholic ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 72-69 victory over the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Red Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Marian Catholic has posted since February 28, 2024.
Marian Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gregory Tirpak out in front who went 7 of 14 en route to 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob De La Cruz, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 19 points.
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Marian Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
The win snapped Marian Catholic's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-9 record. As for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marian Catholic will face off against Tri-Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Sullivan County at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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