It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Bishop O'Connell ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They secured a 53-49 W over the Gonzaga Eagles. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 60-47 back in December of 2025.
Justin Edwards
| 12/06/25 vs The St. James Performance Academy | 7 |
| 11/29/25 vs Heritage | 10 |
| 12/13/25 vs Imhotep Charter | 10 |
| 11/28/25 vs Summer Creek | 12 |
| 01/23/26 vs St. Mary's Ryken | 13 |
Bishop O'Connell had a senior duo take command as Darius Bivins posted 24 points and six steals and Justin Edwards almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Edwards has scored all season. Corey Brandon was another key player, putting up ten points and five boards.
Bishop O'Connell smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in four consecutive games.
Bishop O'Connell's win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Gonzaga, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Bishop O'Connell wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 83-48 victory against Our Lady of Good Counsel on the 5th. As for Gonzaga, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John's at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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