Monsignor McClancy was the 69-60 winner over Fordham Prep when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Monsignor McClancy Crusaders took a 70-54 bruising from the Fordham Prep Rams on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 484th, while the Rams are ranked 172nd).
Leading Fordham Prep to victory were Brian Kapfer and Jacob Toomer. Kapfer dropped a double-double on 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Toomer went 6 of 8 from beyond the arc en route to 21 points and three steals. The contest was Kapfer's 14th in a row with at least ten points. Matthew Herlick was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to seven assists and seven boards.
Monsignor McClancy dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points per game. As for Fordham Prep, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monsignor McClancy will face off against St. John's Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fordham Prep, they will challenge Moore Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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