Having just played yesterday, the St. Vincent de Paul Academy Hawks will get right back to it and host Ozanam at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in St. Vincent de Paul Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Ozanam has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
St. Vincent de Paul Academy came up short against Frontier School of Excellence on Tuesday, falling 61-39.
Meanwhile, Ozanam played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Independence Home School and fell 91-43. Ozanam was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-25.
St. Vincent de Paul Academy will need to focus on slowing down Damontae Balmat, one of several Ozanam players who made an impact when they last played. He almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine rebounds. Balmat also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Harlem Henderson was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and ten boards.
Even though they lost, Ozanam smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Ozanam's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for St. Vincent de Paul Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
St. Vincent de Paul Academy beat Ozanam 51-44 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will St. Vincent de Paul Academy repeat their success, or does Ozanam have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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