In a competitive matchup between GESU 8th and St. Francis 8th, St. Francis emerged victorious with a final score of 40-30. The game's momentum swung in favor of St. Francis early on, led by standout performances from Ben Renfro and Liam McCrone. Renfro's post layup and McCrone's 4-point contribution fueled a commanding 14-2 run in the 1st quarter, establishing a substantial lead. Despite Patrick Murphy's efforts for Gesu, scoring 10 out of their 12 first-half points, St. Francis maintained control.

The second half saw St. Francis extending their lead, with notable plays including a powerful and-1 layup by McCrone and a crucial three-pointer from Trip Gaghan. Although Gesu's Murphy and company fought back in the 4th quarter, highlighted by Denver Dupre's corner 3 and Jerome Bohanon's contested layup, St. Francis secured the win. The top scorers for St. Francis were Renfro, McCrone, and Joe Garisek, while Murphy, Bohanon, and Will Quail led the scoring charge for Gesu.