Gabe Kilpatrick's contested
3-point basket with just under a minute left in the game proved to be a game
winner for the Stanners. From there C.J. Davis tacked on 4 free throws to provide
the final margin in what was a well
earned road win in Brooklyn yesterday.
Xaverian's half court defense
helped keep the game at a comfortable tempo for them. And some key plays on
offense helped them find their footing against a Molloy team led by a trio
of seniors in Davis, Kilpatrick, and
energetic forward Jason Cethoute. With help from senior leader Rob Rossiter, who tied Kilpatrick for game
high scoring honors with 18 points, the Clippers made enough plays and shots to take a 22-17 advantage
after two quarters. The playmaking of sophomore guard Dyontay Wisseh
complimented Rossiter's work inside while junior sharpshooter Bard Featherston,
freshman wing Zach Bruno and junior Najee Larcher each made contributions to
what was a terrific first half effort.
The Stanners looked to seize
control early in the third quarter when Kilpatrick and Davis connected on a
triple and a two pointer in their first two possessions to tie the game. With
Rossiter leading the way, the Clippers regrouped nicely. Forward Sayon Charles provided much
needed inside offense while guard Dorian Isaac made two great drives for scores
and reminded fans watching why he is one of the CHSAA's best on ball defenders.
He had two great strips when Davis tried
cross over in front of him that not only resulted in turnovers but kept
momentum on Xaverian's side. Charles picked up his fourth foul, and with his
scoring and defense missing the Stanners got the opening they needed and their
trio of seniors took advantage of it.
Kilpatrick showed a very quick release from deep and Davis augmented Gabe's scoring with 16 of his own. The young
Clippers, who had a three game winning streak broken provided a tough test for
Molloy that will help ready them for Friday's matchup against Christ the King. The
Royals will look to defend their turf as one of the league's top teams while
the Stanners, playing at home, will look to break through as one of the
league's top 3 teams. The battle will be epic and should not be missed.
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