Following a first quarter which ended in a a 6-6 tie, visiting St. Paul’s generated separation from Park, with an up-tempo effort which featured effective pressure defense. The result was an 12 point halftime advantage, as the Crusaders coasted to a 49-28 non-conference basketball victory, yesterday in Brooklandville.
Now 2-0, St. Paul’s was led by Sidney McCray, who scored 13 points, including seven in the second quarter.
Under head coach Seth Goldberg, St. Paul’s is young, but talented. Freshman Miles Code flashed his potential with 12 points, in yesterday’s win, and sophomore Virgil Davis hit for eight, including two-three pointers late in the game.
The Bruins are led by Coach Josh Wolf, who returns after a year away from the game. He spent last season helping at home, as twin sons Jacob and Daniel were born. In 11 previous seasons with the Bruins, Wolf led the team to two MIAA C Conference championships (2002-03 and 2005-06) and took the team to the finals on two other occasions.
Yeserday, Karl Nelson and Anthony Kinslow each had eight points for the Bruins (1-1).
St.Paul’s 49, Park 28
St. Paul’s: McCray 13, Code 12, Willis 3, Johnston 2, S.Davis 2, V.Davis 8, Kuchno 1, Murphy 2, Sydnor 6. Totals: 20 6-12 49.
Park: Kinslow 8, Nelson 8, DeMarco 2, Hettleman 5, Boone 2, Rosborough 1, Keiser 2. Totals: 10 6-9 28.
Half: St. Paul’s, 33-21.
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