Bishop McLaughlin Catholic took care of business in their home opener on Monday. They took down the Tarpon Springs Spongers 56-42.
Conor Whalen
| 11/17/25 vs Tarpon Springs | 4 |
| 02/03/25 vs Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 2 |
| 01/31/25 @ Seven Rivers Christian | 5 |
| 01/28/25 @ St. Petersburg Catholic | 4 |
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic had a senior duo take command as Jacob Mekdeci posted 16 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals and Conor Whalen shot 45% from the field en route to 14 points along with five boards and four steals. Whalen has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Christopher Bell was another key player, putting up eight points and three steals.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tarpon Springs only posted five.
When it comes to explaining why Tarpon Springs lost, don't look at Mario Green. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-13 on his way to 17 points along with eight boards and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Memphis Smith, who scored 12 points and five steals.
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 69-29 defeat against Tampa Prep on the 19th. As for Tarpon Springs, they have also already played their next contest, a 70-67 loss against Weeki Wachee on the 19th.
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