Bishop Kearney suffered their closest defeat since February 9, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of the Nichols Vikings by a score of 56-53. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Kings came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Vikings are ranked 86th).
It was another big night for Evelyn Walcott, who posted 28 points for Nichols. Another player making a difference was Julieta Cruz, who had 14 points.
Bishop Kearney has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-5 record this season. As for Nichols, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Kearney will take on East at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Nichols, they will face off against Aquinas Institute at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Aquinas Institute knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 games -- so hopefully Nichols likes a good challenge.
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