2024 CYO 7^th Grade Boys City Championship at Valley Catholic School

Home Team: All Saints

Coaches: Damien Barron, Michael Barron

Players: Any, Deacon, Devin, Henry, Kien, Kyan, Luke, Oliver, Sebastian, Seth, William

Mascot: Ramblers

Visiting Team: St. Anthony

Coaches: Kenneth Fleming, John Larosa II, Jennifer Schmitz

Players: Alex, Bassel, Ben, Carson, Conor, Gabriel, Garrett, Isaiah, Marc, Rey

Mascot:  The Hawkes

Game Highlights:

All Saints led the contest by a margin of 5 by the end of the first quarter.  St. Anthony won the regular season contest between the clubs.  In the second half, the Hawkes fought their way back to tie the game at 18 all as All Saints took a 2-point lead into the half.

The second half opened with Seth from All Saints connecting on a 3 point and immediately blocking the shot of the Hawkes and getting the ball.  Ben from St. Anthony connected on a three pointer to keep the Hawkes close.  The third quarter ended with a 1 point difference favoring the Ramblers.

The fourth quarter was the “game” and with under three minutes St. Anthony took the lead for the first time and there were 5 lead changes until St. Anthony sunk a three pointer and added a point on the foul.  With 29 seconds in the game, the Hawkes lead by 5 points. With 17.2 to go, the Ramblers put in a three pointer to cut the deficit to 2.  All Saints gave it their best shot in the last few seconds but could not get the ball to drop in the hoop.

Quarter 1: All Saints 13 – St. Anthony 9

Quarter 2: All Saints 20 – St. Anthony 18

Quarter 3: All Saints 31 – St. Anthony 30

Quarter 4: All Saints 38 – St. Anthony 41 FINAL