Powers Catholic typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday St. Clair proved too difficult a challenge. They strolled past the Chargers with points to spare, taking the game 73-57. The win was all the more spectacular given the Saints' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 245th, while the Chargers are ranked 86th).
Defeat or not, Powers Catholic got some senior leadership from Andrew Caldwell and Breckin Cicalo. Caldwell posted 18 points, while Cicalo scored 13 points and seven boards. Caldwell's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Drew Simmons was another key player, putting up eight points.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Clair and bumps their season record up to 13-8. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for Powers Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-6 record this season.
St. Clair will challenge Tournament Opponent on Monday. As for Powers Catholic, they will face off against Dow at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Powers Catholic will need to watch out since Dow has now posted at least 55 points in their last eight contests.
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