The Gesu Bulldogs faced off against Our Lady of the Lake in the first 8th Grade Boys game of the Morrissey Classic.

Both teams worked well throughout the first quarter. Guy Dominic led the way for OLL with 8 points and 4 rebounds at the half. Trip Doyle led the first half scoring with four points for Gesu.

A critical steal from Connor Plato led to a Teagan Fischel 3 pointer at the buzzer that put Gesu within three, and a 21-19 score at halftime.

The third quarter opened up with the Bulldogs taking the momentum and going up 29-25 into the fourth quarter.

Some impressive ball movement by both teams contributed to this intense, close game.

#11 for Our Lady of the Lake played hard in the paint to make some important shots that helped lead his team within 2 with 4 minutes left of the game, 33-31 with Gesu in the lead.

The fourth quarter was full of excitement as it remained close. With ten seconds left and a two point lead Gesu’s Connor Plato had a chance to extend their lead but Our Lady of the Lake got a chance to win on a full court inbound but the Bulldogs were able to hold defensively until the time ran out.

For Our Lady of the Lake Guy Dominic led the way with 16 points 11 rebounds and 2 assists and for the victorious Bulldogs of Gesu Teagan Fishel led the way with 15 points.