Moore Catholic had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 63-57 victory over the Fordham Prep Rams on Thursday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Mavericks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 471st, while the Rams are ranked 114th).
Nick DeGrado
| 02/12/26 @ Fordham Prep | 7 |
| 12/30/25 vs Pennsbury | 6 |
| 12/29/25 vs Abington Friends | 6 |
| 01/29/26 vs St. Peter's | 5 |
| 01/04/26 @ Monsignor McClancy | 5 |
Moore Catholic's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nick DeGrado, who posted 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Those seven boards gave DeGrado a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexander Raphael, who went 6-for-8 to rack up 14 points and six rebounds.
Despite the loss, Fordham Prep had strong showings from Finbar Duffy, who shot 55% from the field on his way to 15 points along with six boards and three blocks, and Liam Farrell, who went 5-for-9 en route to 10 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Farrell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Quinn McAnaney, who put up six points.
Moore Catholic's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 4-16. As for Fordham Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-11.
Coming up, Moore Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Hudson Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fordham Prep, they will also get right back to it: they'll face off against Riverdale Country at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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