In the second game of the Morrissey Classic, St. Paschal Baylon and St. Joseph- Avon Lake was a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with both teams fighting hard to gain the upper hand. St Joseph came prepared with sharp shooting and quick passes, and St. Paschal Baylon responded with aggressive drives to the basket and tight defense. The lead shifted several times as both teams played with energy and determination, each refusing to back down. Both teams distributed points respectively and by halftime, the score was nearly even with St. Joseph up 23-18, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
The second half of the game remained highly competitive, with both teams continuing to fight hard for every point. St. Paschal Baylon came out strong, trying to close the gap with quick baskets and solid defense, keeping the pressure on St. Joseph. However, as the game progressed, St. Paschal Baylon started to find their rhythm, with key players stepping up to make crucial plays. Their defense tightened, limiting St. Joseph’s scoring opportunities, while on offense, they capitalized on fast breaks and smart passes. By the middle of the second half, St. Paschal Baylon began to pull away, building a small lead thanks to timely shots and effective ball movement. Within the last 2 minutes, St. Joseph made crucial baskets and trailed St. Joseph by only 4 points. With many fast breaks and putting pressure on St. Joesph, St. Paschal Baylon pulled off the win.
This thrilling game ended with a final score of 50-41, led by St. Paschal’s top scorer #3 Les who finished with 18 points and several assists. They also had strong contributions from other players, 12 points from #20 Payne, 9 points from #32 Walter, and many key contributions from #42 Mittman, #15 Schneider, #14 Detzel, and #2 Norris. St. Joseph’s standout player #32 Hartzell scored 15 points and grabbed an abundance of rebounds, while #10 Luca added 8 points and #54 Carone, #52 Watson, #34 Conrad, #20 Smolko, and #3 Faltenovich scored points respectively. St. Paschal’s defense was crucial, recording steals and forcing several turnovers that helped them maintain control in the second half. Both teams shot well from the field, but St. Paschal’s ability to capitalize on fast breaks and key possessions made the difference.