FOR THE INQUIRER
Neumann-Goretti tuned up for Friday's first-place Catholic League boys' basketball showdown with St. Joseph's Prep by handing host Monsignor Bonner a 54-26 setback on Sunday.
John Davis had 12 points on 4-for-9 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jamal Custis added eight boards for the Saints.
Also in the Catholic League, Conwell-Egan followed Jamal Nwaniemeka's 27 points and 13 rebounds, and Ryan Pepito's career-best 16 points to a 68-57 success at Bishop McDevitt. Pepito also dealt six assists.
Battle by the Bay. Team MVP Basil Thompson contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds to Math, Civics & Sciences' 66-51 win over Oakcrest at Atlantic City.
Girls' Basketball
Shipley scored 18 of the first 21 points of the game and claimed a 54-45 win over Prep Charter, ranked No. 2 in Southeastern Pennsylvania by The Inquirer, in the Hoop Mountain Invitational at Hammonton, N.J.
Aja Ellison scored 17 points, hauled in eight rebounds and blocked five shots to take team MVP honors, while Jordyn Turner had 16 points and seven boards, and Sox Alexander added seven assists and seven steals for the Gators.
Sunday's Results
Boys' Basketball
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
Catholic League
Conwell-Egan 20191316-68
Bishop McDevitt 1991712-57
C: Brian Carr 3, Derek Jonas 4, Mike Kelly 12, Bobby McTague 4, Jamal Nwaniemeka 27, Ryan Pepito 16, John Wasson 2.
BM: Markeise Chandler 11, Carl Garner 4, Brahieme Jackson 9, Tyrell Long 21, Kenyatta Long 4, Michael Newns 2, Jordan Watson 5, Tymere Wilder 2.
Neumann-Goretti 1472112-54
Monsignor Bonner 0899-26
N: La'Quan Coaxum 5, Jamal Custis 1, John Davis 12, Troy Harper 6, Maurice Heard 1, Lamarr Kimble 2, Ja'Quan Newton 11, Billy Shank 5, Derrick Stewart 2, Sutton 2, Shane Thomas 7.
MB: Jack Carden 1, Bliss Harris 6, Paul Pfeffinger 7, Kevin Sheridan 2, Christian Summers 2, Pat Vanderslice 8.
BATTLE BY THE BAY
Oakcrest 991716-51
Math, Civics & Sciences 12211518-66
O: Lamar Boston 2, Lamar James 6, Quaashie Jetter 12, Isaiah Price 4, Josh Wade 15, Avery Walker 12.
MC&S: Brandon Cole 2, Quentin Davis 2, Abraham Massaley 13, Jeffon Powell 2, Malik Starkes 11, Basil Thompson 15, Quadir Welton 12, Jeremiah Worthem 9.
Girls' Basketball
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
West Catholic 8285-23
Neumann-Goretti 1612821-57
WC: Amare 2, Morant 14, Robinson 7.
N: Marlena Arrigale 2, KaRyne Benson 7, Jaklynn Crowley 3, Katie DelRusso 7, Jennie Filipello 3, Maureen Fiocca 11, Tamyra Laws 4, Sianna Martin 7, Tiera Nicholson 3, Omawumi Rafiu 4, Tanesha Sutton 2, Amanda Vassallo 4.
St. Hubert 2667-21
Archbishop Wood 4101216-42
SH: Ashley Bieringer 2, Charlotte Kucowski 4, Casey Matthews 4, Krista Patterson 4, Caroline Price 7.
AW: Aubree Brown 2, Rachel Day 4, Alex Heck 13, Jess Kaminski 4, Lauren Nealon 11, Jackie Pierson 2, Laura Trisch 2, Colleen Young 4.
HOOP MOUNTAIN INVITATIONAL
Springside 1912177-55
Paul VI 1021013-35
S: Michelle Boggs 19, Sydni Epps 13, Caroline Henry 2, Kyra Jackson 1, Gianna Pownall 3, Elana Roadcloud 12, Julia Schumacher 3, Shields 2.
PV: Alli Bigos 2, Gabby Brown 11, Jaclyn Carty 2, Jada Matthews 7, Cassie Nicholas 5, Adrianne Small 8.
Shipley 1814715-54
Prep Charter 320616-45
S: Sox Alexander 8, Asia Baker 7, Aja Ellison 17, Nia Holland 1, Jordyn Turner 16, Colleen Walsh 5.
PC: India Cauley 8, Kahleah Copper 19, Ciana Cryor 8, A.J. Timbers 2, Hannah Timmons 8.
Monday's Schedule
Wrestling
PIAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
State Class AAA First Round
Council Rock North at Big Spring, 7
Manheim Township at Norristown, 7
Parkland at Spring-Ford, 7
State Class AA Preliminary
Bishop McDevitt at Lower Moreland, 7
Boys' Basketball
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
West Catholic at Lansdale Catholic, 7
Archbishop Wood at La Salle, 7
Roman Catholic at Archbishop Carroll, 7
Father Judge at Archbishop Ryan, 7
St. Joseph's Prep at Cardinal O'Hara, 7