PHILADELPHIA – Yesterday afternoon, Malvern Prep traveled to play St. Joseph’s Prep in a non-league match-up.
The Friars and Hawks remained relatively even throughout the first two quarters of play, with Malvern edging St. Joe’s by one, 49-48, at the half.
The Hawks were able to hang on, trailing by just 8 points with four minutes remaining in the game, but Malvern had one last offensive push. The Friars scored 14-points in the final minutes giving them a 102-89 victory in North Philadelphia.
SJP vs. Malvern Prep tip-off - PSD photo by Greg Bradbury, SJP Jr. Reporter
Standouts: Malvern Prep freshman guard, Deuce Turner, totaled 38 points. SJP juniors, Edward Croswell and Darius Kinnel each scored 24 points for the Hawks.
Game Stats:
Malvern Prep
Deuce Turner 38
Isaac White 15
Tommy Wolfe 14
Rahdir Hicks 12
Spencer Cochran 10
Brady Devereux 8
Ray Baran 3
Billy Corcoran 2
St. Joe's Prep
Edward Croswell 24
Darius Kinnel 24
Kyle Thompson 19
Brian Griffin 12
Gabe Arizin 5
Askia Hamilton 3
Mike Barton 2