The first half of the game was a hard-fought, low-scoring battle between Lakewood Catholic Academy and St. Gabriel with both teams playing strong defense and struggling to find consistent scoring opportunities. Both teams traded baskets throughout the half, with each side fighting for every point. Baskets went back and forth with no distinct lead from either teams.Both teams missed a few opportunities, with defenses forcing tough shots and limiting fast-break chances. By the end of the half, the score was tight at 14-13 in favor of Lakewood Catholic Academy, with both teams showing determination and intensity as they headed into the break. It was clear that the second half would be just as competitive, with neither team giving an inch.

The second half was just as competitive as the first, with both teams continuing to battle hard for every point. At one point, St. Gabriel managed to pull ahead by a few points, building a small lead with some key baskets and solid defense. However, Lakewood Catholic Academy wasn’t ready to give up, quickly closing the gap with fast breaks and a couple of clutch shots. The momentum shifted back and forth as both teams exchanged leads, with each side fighting for control of the game. With a crucial foul and perfectly executed imbounds play, Lakewood Catholic Academy takes the lead by 1 point. With the impressive effort to avoid St. Gabriel’s from scoring, Lakewood Catholic Academy held on in the final seconds to secure the win. It was a thrilling finish, with both teams playing with heart and strategy in the final seconds, but Lakewood Catholic Academy secured the win 34-29

Lakewood Catholic Academy won the game with a final score of 34-29, led by their top scorer #3 McDermott who finished with 8 points and a multitude of rebounds. They also got strong contributions from #54 Coury who added 7 points. #51 Theofilos, #45 Blesi, #30 Livchak, #21 Corrigan, #20 Houser, #4 Lease, and #0 Shoaff all contributed to the success of this team. St. Gabriel’s standout player #0 Moran finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while all teammates, #2 Pellecchia, #3 Lauric, #1 Reagan, #11 Morgan, #15 Smul, #23 Newman, and #24 Milk added a few points respectively and played competitively.