KNIGHTS WIN THE DAY

CANFIELD OH- In a commanding display, the Archbishop Hoban Knights used a strong second half to secure a decisive victory over the Hathaway Brown Blazers, finishing with a final score of 54-25.

The Knights and Blazers engaged in a closely contested first quarter, with Hoban holding a narrow 13-12 lead at the end of the period. As the halftime buzzer sounded, Hoban maintained their advantage at 23-18. However, the turning point came in the third quarter, where the Knights outscored Hathaway Brown 12-4, establishing a 35-22 lead heading into the final quarter.

With no hesitation, the Knights continued their dominance in the fourth quarter, ultimately securing a 54-25 victory and rebounding from a previous day’s loss to notch their ninth win of the season.
Leading the charge for Hoban, Tayln Banta contributed 10 points, while MacKenzie Edingburgh and MaKenzie Grant added 9 and 8 points, respectively. Finley Kennedy rounded out the scoring with 5 points.

Despite the loss, Molly Castellanos of Hathaway Brown put up a notable double-double performance, registering 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jane Kennedy contributed 7 points and 5 rebounds, while Emily Morgan added 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Looking ahead, Archbishop Hoban (9-1) will shift focus to a matchup with the Lutheran East Falcons (5-4) on Monday, January 4th, with a 7 p.m. tip-off. Meanwhile, Hathaway Brown (3-7) aims to rebound as they face the undefeated Lyndhurst Brush Arcs (9-0) at home on the

same day. Basketball enthusiasts can stay updated on Hoban’s season with live games, scores, stats, stories, and more on YSN.