It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Roncalli had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They strolled past the Shelbyville Golden Bears with points to spare, taking the game 69-54. The Royals haven't had any issues with the Golden Bears recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Joe Taylor
| 03/05/25 vs Shelbyville | 80% |
| 02/28/25 @ Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 33% |
| 02/25/25 vs Lafayette Central Catholic | 45% |
| 02/22/25 vs Guerin Catholic | 55% |
| 02/18/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 17% |
| + 21 more games |
Roncalli's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joe Taylor, who posted 18 points and six rebounds. What's more, Taylor also posted an 80% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Noah Schmaltz, who shot 75% from the field en route to 16 points.
Roncalli was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They are 12-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
Despite the loss, Shelbyville still got an impressive performance from Mar Nicholson, who went 12-for-15 on his way to 29 points and six boards. Nicholson is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last six games he's played. Brody Runnebohm was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Roncalli's win bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Shelbyville, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-7.
Roncalli didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 44-42 victory against Greenwood on the 7th. Shelbyville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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