Monsignor Scanlan won the last time they faced Archbishop Carroll and things went their way on Saturday too. The Crusaders managed a 58-54 victory over the Patriots. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Crusaders' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked first in New York, while the Patriots are ranked 51st in Pennsylvania).
Despite the loss, Archbishop Carroll saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kayla Eberz posted 28 points. Eberz's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Abigail Mcfillin, who scored ten points.
Monsignor Scanlan's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Archbishop Carroll, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Monsignor Scanlan will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bishop McNamara at 3:15 p.m. on January 10, 2026. As for Archbishop Carroll, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 65-46 win against St. Mary's on the 14th.
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