Fordham Prep and Monsignor McClancy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Fordham Prep had to settle for second. They took a 48-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Monsignor McClancy Crusaders. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Rams came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Crusaders are ranked 285th).

Brian Kapfer
02/22/25 vs Monsignor McClancy | 2 |
02/14/25 vs Riverdale Country | 3 |
02/10/25 vs St. Joseph-by-the-Sea | 4 |
02/08/25 vs Xavier | 7 |
02/04/25 vs St. John's Prep | 2 |
02/02/25 vs Regis | 2 |
Fordham Prep's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brian Kapfer, who posted 14 points. Kapfer has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dylan McElhatton, who had eight points and ten boards.
Fordham Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Monsignor McClancy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-13 record this season.
As of now, neither Fordham Prep nor Monsignor McClancy have any future games scheduled.
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