Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Holy Cross and Loughlin Advance to Diocesan Semis



          Holy Cross and Bishop Loughlin each posted convincing wins in opening round Brooklyn-Queens Diocesan playoff games at Molloy last night.  Loughlin will take on second seeded Molloy while Holy Cross takes on top seeded Christ the King in semi final action Wednesday at Christ the King.  Here are recaps of the games.

          Bishop Loughlin 64 St. Francis Prep 48 With long time assistant Frank Fontanetta subbing as coach for Tim Leary, who was attending to a family matter, the Terriers did a terrific job hanging with Loughlin for a half.  Speedy junior guard Michael Fields led the Prep with 20 points as their patience and three point shooting kept them close.  Michael Williams, who finished with a game high 26 for Loughlin kept his team ahead slightly until his teammates picked things up in the second half. Kadeem Carrington added 15 points with St. John's assistant Tony Childs in the audience, while improving 6'8" junior Anthony Vernon was a factor on the boards as well
Holy Cross 60 Xaverian 40 Xaverian had a three point advantage at halftime but even as they took a lead there were ominous signs for the Clippers. Holy Cross' dominance on the boards eventually caught up with Xaverian as Ryan Wilson and Josh Wallace controlled the paint for the Clippers. Wallace finished with 14 points while Woods added a game high 18 for the Knights. Lamel Faison finished with 16 for the Clippers in a losing cause.

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