Basketball Recap: Bishop Mcnamara Skates Past EPIC Academy with Ease

Fightin' Irish

Margin (Wins)

12/20/24 vs Bulls College Prep	61
01/08/25 @ Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family	53
12/06/24 vs Cissna Park	49
02/21/25 vs EPIC Academy	43
12/02/24 vs Oakwood	43

There's no place like home for Bishop McNamara, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the EPIC Academy Legends 85-42. The Fightin' Irish have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 20 points or more this season.

EPIC Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Kelly, who posted 20 points. Those 20 points gave Kelly a new career-high. Ayomide Olantuji was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Bishop McNamara's win bumped their record up to 23-7. As for EPIC Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.

Bishop McNamara does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for EPIC Academy, they will take on South Shore International at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. South Shore International knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven matches -- so hopefully EPIC Academy likes a good challenge.