While Nazareth Prep didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They breezed by the Carrick Raiders to the tune of 69-24 on Saturday. With the Saints ahead 40-19 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Nazareth Prep had a senior duo take command as Will Evans Jr almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds and Leon Harrison Jr. went 5 of 9 on his way to 15 points and three steals. Evans Jr is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last five games he's played. Christian Rucker was another key player, putting up eight points.
| 12/28/24 vs Carrick | 69-24 |
| 12/27/24 @ Bentworth | 61-45 |
| 12/19/24 vs Avella | 80-42 |
| 12/13/24 @ Environmental Charter | 85-37 |
| 12/10/24 @ Carrick | 57-44 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Nazareth Prep, bringing their record for this year to 6-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.4 points per game. As for Carrick, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Nazareth Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 53-19 win against Beaver County Christian on the 3rd. As for Carrick, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-49 victory against Westinghouse on the 3rd.
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