Marian Catholic will take on the Tri-Valley Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Marian Catholic needed a bit of extra time to put away Our Lady of Lourdes Regional. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 72-69 victory over the Red Raiders. The win was some much needed relief for Marian Catholic as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Marian Catholic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gregory Tirpak, who went 7 for 14 on his way to 18 points. Jacob De La Cruz was another key player, going 6 of 12 en route to 19 points.
Marian Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Tri-Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell to Nativity BVM 62-56.
Tri-Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 11-3. As for Marian Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Marian Catholic barely slipped by Tri-Valley in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, winning 45-44. Does Marian Catholic have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tri-Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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